# Snaking Staircase Architecture Ten Arquitectos' Eco-Friendly Mercedes House is Uniquely Tier By Meghan Young | Published 2012-01-30 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-house References: [mymodernmet](http://www.mymodernmet.com/profiles/blogs/ten-arquitectos-mercedes-house) & [ten-arquitectos](http://www.ten-arquitectos.com/) Like a giant staircase to heaven, the [Mercedes House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility) is singularly tiered to create a stunning snaking pattern. Shaped like one big ‘S,’ it will be constructed in Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Mercedes House’s zig-zagging design offers fantastic views of De Witt Clinton Park and the Hudson River. Designed by Ten Arquitectos, Mercedes House will also filter in a lot of natural light and air during the day. The multiple levels will boast [rooftop gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu), giving the building an even more eco-friendly aesthetic. The Mercedes House will be made up of 865 residential units, commercial spaces, a neighborhood supermarket, health club, horse stables for the NYPD and a [Mercedes-Benz](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binghatti-city) dealership. As far as environmentally conscious condos go, the Mercedes House is luxuriously unique. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tiered Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate tiered designs to create eco-friendly buildings with aesthetic appeal and fantastic views. - **Rooftop Gardens:** Opportunity to integrate rooftop gardens into buildings to create more eco-friendly environments that improve air quality and provide a natural oasis in urban areas. - **Mixed-use Buildings:** Opportunity for real estate developers to create mixed-use buildings that house residential units, commercial spaces, supermarkets, health clubs, and more to meet diverse consumer needs and maximize use of space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate firms can explore tiered and mixed-use designs to create eco-friendly buildings that cater to varying consumer needs and preferences. - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage tiered designs and rooftop garden aesthetics to differentiate buildings and create more sustainable structures that improve the quality of life for occupants. - **Urban Planning:** Opportunity for urban planners to incorporate mixed-use buildings into urban landscapes to create thriving communities with convenient access to essentials and lifestyle amenities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Spiral Staircase Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cadenza.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Snake-Resembling Sculptural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuzhi.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Figure 8-Structured House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-house.md) - [Staggered Floor Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors.md) - [Tall Beachfront Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bentley-motors.md)