# HI-MACS-Covered Houses The Pan-gyo Residence by Office 53427 is Futuristically Durable By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pangyo-residence References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/a-house-covered-in-hi-macs-pan-gyo-residence-by-office-53427) & [office-kokiwoong](http://www.office-kokiwoong.com/sub-pages/e_projects/pankyo.html) The Pan-gyo Residence has a very singular look. This is due in large part to being covered in HI-MACS. The first of its kind in Korea, the use of such a progressive material ensures that the house is very durable. With improved heat, scratch and UV resistance as well as impact strength andthermoplastic mouldability, the Pan-gyo Residence could very well stand the test of time--in terms of both function and look. Designed by Office 53427, which was led by architect Kiwoong Ko, the Pan-gyo Residence's [futuristic, all-white exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome) contrasts nicely with a horizontal wood plank base. The look was inspired by an [ocean wave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye) and the foam is represented through the [perforated squares](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house) at the top. Aside from that, it doesn't have a very organic aesthetic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 18% | 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 - **Durable Housing:** The use of HI-MACS material in housing construction creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for increased durability. - **Futuristic Architecture:** The Pan-gyo Residence's unique design and use of progressive materials creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for futuristic architectural designs. - **Sustainable Building:** The high resilience of HI-MACS material in construction presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for more sustainable and eco-friendly buildings. ### Where This Applies - **Construction:** The use of HI-MACS material in construction creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for increased durability where it matters most. - **Architecture:** The Pan-gyo Residence's unique design and use of progressive materials creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for futuristic architectural designs. - **Building Materials:** The high resilience of HI-MACS material presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the development of more sustainable and eco-friendly building materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Tranquil Facade Housing Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-house.md) - [Asian Material Suburban Residents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house.md) - [Ceramic Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Modern Kyoto House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house.md)