# Privately Owned Monolithic Homes Spasm Design Used Dhrangadhra Stone for a House in India By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-04-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monolithic-home References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/892125/the-house-of-secret-gardens-spasm-design) & [spasmindia](http://www.spasmindia.com/) Spasm Design built a monolithic home that expresses the qualities and aesthetics of the Dhrangadhra stone. Located in Ahmedabad, India, this private residence is shaped like a cross. Due to the properties of the construction material and the layout of the architectural plan, the monolithic home enjoys cross-ventilation, a "seamless connection with the outdoors," as well as a "sense of containment and scale." The Dhrangadhra stone is known to have a [mottled texture and bone coloration](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house). The material was cost-effective for Spasm Design because it was [sourced locally](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-quinto-sol). In addition, the rock has proven to age extremely well, adding a sense of character and peace of mind for the future of the monolithic home. Photo Credits: [Umang Shah](https://www.archdaily.com/photographer/umang-shah), [Photographix](http://www.phxindia.in),[Edmund Sumner](http://www.edmundsumner.co.uk) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Monolithic Architecture:** The use of monolithic construction materials and designs can create unique and sustainable homes with natural aesthetics. - **Local Sourcing:** Utilizing locally-sourced materials can offer cost-efficient and environmentally friendly solutions for architectural projects. - **Natural Integration:** Creating a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor spaces can enhance the overall experience and functionality of a home. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architectural industry can explore monolithic construction techniques to create innovative and visually striking structures. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of utilizing locally sourced materials for sustainable and cost-effective building projects. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can focus on creating designs that seamlessly integrate natural elements and outdoor spaces into the overall design scheme of a home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-in-the-farm.md) - [Robust Monolithic Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1736.md) - [Stone Plinth-Grounded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayn3.md) - [Textured Local Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house.md) - [Modern Sculptural Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/priyam-home.md) - [Textured Plaster Artisanal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gulzars-residence.md) - [Moat-Edge Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house.md) - [Monochromatic Minimal Cozy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaulted-monochrome-haus.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md)