# Mod Tetris Housing The Nuler-Cudahy Residence Preserves Structure to Cut Waste By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuler-cudahy-residence References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/02/21/the-nuler-cudahy-residence-by-david-coleman-architecture/) & [mocoloco](http://mocoloco.com/archives/021723.php) The David Coleman Architecture firm describes their Nuler-Cudahy Residence design in Seattle as challenging the [conventions of Northwest Modernism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gordon-walker-house). First built in the 1950s, the architects started with the bones of that original structure to cut down on both cost and [environmental waste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house). The front of the house is unassuming compared to the sleek and elegant interior. The facade of the back of the house is dominated by [large windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portland-house-renovation) that lets you get a real sense of the space inside the Nuler-Cudahy Residence. The simple living room -- with an adjacent patio and excellent view of the landscape -- is definitely my favourite aspect. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Housing Design:** David Coleman's Nuler-Cudahy Residence design challenges modernist conventions, cutting down both costs and environmental waste through the preservation of the original structure. - **Elegant Interior Design:** The Nuler-Cudahy Residence utilizes the bones of the original 1950s structure as a foundation for a sleek and elegant interior. - **Innovative Window Design:** The Nuler-Cudahy Residence features large windows in the back that give a sense of the interior space and the surrounding landscape, inspiring opportunities for innovative window design in future housing projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The Nuler-Cudahy Residence by David Coleman Architects demonstrates the potential for sustainable, cost-effective and eco-friendly architecture to address modern housing challenges. - **Construction:** The Nuler-Cudahy Residence's use of the original 1950s structure could inspire innovative construction techniques to reduce costs and environmental waste while preserving architectural heritage. - **Interior Design:** The Nuler-Cudahy Residence's sleek and elegant interior design could pave the way for more innovative and sustainable interior design solutions in housing projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streamlined Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norton-house.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Contemporary Weatherized Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house.md) - [Narrow Lot-Based Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Nature Blending Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md)