# Chic Mixed-Material Houses Hudson Architects Contributes to the Landscape of an English Village By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-04-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mixedmaterial-house References: [hudsonarchitects](https://hudsonarchitects.co.uk/) & [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/12/coast-house-hudson-architects-norfolk-flint-corten/) A striking contemporary mixed-material house creates an eye-catching accent in the English county of Norfolk. Amid the lush greenery of the rural valley, a structural facade, incorporating Corten steel, glass, and flint (a type of compact crystalline silica found in chalk or limestone), creates a modern intervention. This mixed-material house, formally named Coast House, was designed by UK studio [Hudson Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobbauge-house) in the place of a 1920s structure. The architects separated the house into three volumes—one section boasts floor-to-ceiling windows in order to maximize views of the outdoors. This central see-through pavilion is "flanked by a wing clad in flint and a wing wrapped in Corten steel." The latter material—both cost-effective and easy to care for—has certainly been a popular structural insertion for contemporary architects in recent years. Image Credit: Joakim Boren ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Mixed-material Architecture:** Designing buildings with contrasting materials creates visually striking and modern additions to traditional landscapes. - **Sustainable Building:** The use of cost-effective and easy-to-care-for materials provides opportunities for more eco-friendly and accessible construction. - **Maximizing Nature Views:** Design features such as floor-to-ceiling windows help to bring the natural surroundings into interior spaces and offer a unique living experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating multiple materials into building designs offers architects the chance to create unique and modern structures. - **Construction and Building Materials:** Using sustainable and cost-effective materials can lead to more eco-friendly building solutions that are accessible to a wider range of people. - **Real Estate and Property Development:** Design features such as maximizing views and creating modern structures can increase property values and provide unique living experiences to potential buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Corten Steel Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rusty-house.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Weathered Stone Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotswold-house.md) - [Tranquil Riverside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md)