# Modernist Mexican Manses 'MX House' Has a Unique Form and Layout By Joey Haar | Published 2018-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mx-house References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/892650/mx-house-morales-architects) MX House, a family home in Veracruz, Mexico, is distinctly [modern in its design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house), which sets it apart from many of the surrounding homes in the neighborhood. Despite its modern appearance, though, the home is actually a [cost-effective way](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect) for its residents to have property of their own, thanks to its efficient use of the space available. MX House has two outdoor areas. The first is a small courtyard at the front of the house that serves as a parking area. The second is an interior courtyard in the middle of the home that gives its occupants a private space that's still connected to the environment. On the interior, the home features a relatively staid and simple layout and decor. Image Credit: Luis Gordoa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modernist Mexican Manses:** Designing modern homes that are cost-effective and efficient in space usage to provide residents a property of their own. - **Indoor Courtyards:** Incorporating interior courtyards in modern home designs to provide private spaces connected to the environment. - **Staid and Simple Decor:** Adopting simple and uncomplicated interior layouts and decor in modern home designs. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Real estate industry could benefit from creating cost-effective and efficient modern homes. - **Architecture:** Architecture industry can adopt and incorporate interior courtyards and simplified decor for modern homes. - **Home Improvement:** Home improvement industry can market simple and minimalistic decor options for modern homeowners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Grey Brick-Cladded Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mad-house.md) - [Nature-Preserving Mexican Lake Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-santa-maria-del-oro.md) - [Contemporary Modernist Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-cetto.md) - [Dynamic Volume Hillside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi.md) - [Oceanside Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ima-house.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Tree-Centered Cubic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonalli-house.md)