# Overlain Wall Abodes The Miami Hills Residence Features a Uniquely Overlapping Facade By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-hills References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/02/05/miami-hill-residence-bda-architecture/) & [bdaarch.au](http://www.bdaarch.com.au/) BDA Architects is behind the 'Miami Hills Residence,' a beautiful contemporary home located on a [sloped plot of land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house) in the Brakes Crescent neighborhood of Australia's Gold Coast. The architects artfully navigated the site's challenges, using a system of simple frames and overlapped walls to circumvent the slope and offer the most of the [gorgeous views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo). Gazing at the home head-on, you might think it's square or rectangular in shape. It is only when you circle to the rear of the property that you understand the design is staggered and elongated. Inside, the Miami Hills Residence features a modern aesthetic that's further accentuated by a [spiral staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-bm) that works its way throughout each level of the home, culminating at the roof. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore modular construction techniques that allow for adaptable and customizable designs to navigate challenging sites and optimize views. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop and utilize sustainable materials that are both aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly to create stunning contemporary homes. - **Vertical Integration in Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement vertical integration strategies to streamline the construction process and improve efficiency in designing and building unique residential structures. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Embrace innovative design approaches that challenge traditional architectural norms and push the boundaries of residential construction. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate spiral staircases and other unique architectural features into interior design plans to create visually striking and functional spaces. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Adopt advanced construction techniques and technologies to efficiently construct homes on sloped terrains and maximize their natural surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Contemporary Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md)