# Minimalist Box-Shaped Abodes The Maruma House by Fernanda Canales is Open and Private By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maruma-house-by-fernanda-canales References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/249210/maruma-house-fernanda-canales/garden-tw-living-studio_spn/) & [fernandacanales](http://www.fernandacanales.com/) The Maruma House by Fernanda Canales Architects is located in a residential area in Mexico City. This beautiful home is 500 square-meters, and the project team consisted of Angela Vizcarra and Alberto Garcia. The idea behind this house was to create an open concept home that was still private full of [overlapping box shapes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house). On the ground level one can walk straight out to a [massive and luscious garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house), and each bedroom in the house walks out to a green terrace. One of the most interesting aspects of the house is the staircase that has a beautiful wooden bookcase that runs from the ground to the top floor. This stunning box-shaped abode is perfect for any family that wants a private living experience full of wide-open spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open Concept Living:** The trend of open concept living spaces creates opportunities for innovative home designs that provide privacy while maintaining a sense of openness. - **Natural Integration:** The trend towards integrating nature into home design opens up opportunities for creating seamless connections between indoor and outdoor spaces through the use of green terraces and gardens. - **Functional Minimalism:** The trend of minimalist design encourages the exploration of innovative, multi-functional spaces and furniture to maximize usable square footage in homes. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative design techniques to create box-shaped abodes that offer open but private living experiences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate natural elements and minimalist furniture solutions to create seamless and functional living spaces. - **Landscaping:** Landscapers can collaborate with architects to create beautiful and luscious gardens that seamlessly integrate with homes, providing a sense of tranquility and privacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Tree-Centered Cubic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonalli-house.md) - [Narrow Urban Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ma.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Transparent Shell-Covered Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-brisa.md)