# Artist-Inspired Montreal Homes Naturehumaine Draws Inspiration from MC Escher’s Paintings By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-04-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montreal-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/04/20/naturehumaine-escher-house-renovation-montreal/) & [naturehumaine](https://naturehumaine.com/) [Naturehumaine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade) builds a sculptural Montreal home in the Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie neighborhood. The structure was previously a duplex and now, it boasts an eye-catching facade with a [curved volume](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-building-culture). The architecture firm overhauled the entire exterior and interior of the building in order to convert it into a [single-family residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house). For this design-forward contemporary project, Naturehumaine used "the fantastical paintings" of Dutch artist Maurits Cornelis Escher as an inspirational reference point for this Montreal home. The striking indoor staircase is considered the centerpiece of the design. Made out of steel, the staircase is angular and this is precisely where MC Escher's influence kicks in—the Dutch artist is well-known for "his depictions of architecturally impossible spaces." A strategically placed skylight illuminates the space. Image Credit: Ronan Mézière ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Architecturally Impossible Spaces:** MC Escher's influence on the staircase design presents an opportunity to incorporate impossible architectural features in future building designs. - **Artistic Inspirations:** Using an artist's work as a reference point for architectural designs presents an opportunity to create unique and visually striking structures. - **Interior Focal Points:** The staircase as the centerpiece of the Montreal home presents an opportunity to create innovative and functional focal points in future interior designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can incorporate artistic inspirations to create unique structures that stand out in the industry. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create innovative and functional focal points in homes or commercial spaces to enhance the experience of the occupants. - **Art:** Artists can expand their reach by collaborating with architects and interior designers to incorporate their work into functionally designed structures or spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Mid-Century Style Montreal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residence-ave-duchastel.md) - [Renovated Red-Brick Montreal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diandra-maselli-architect.md) - [Contemporary Mountainous Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainous-home.md) - [Landscape-Honoring Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/des-forges-residence.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Sculptural Mezzanine Retro Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mnard-dworkind-1.md) - [Colorful Multifunctional Work Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron.md)