# Glossy Panelled Pentagonal Buildings JM Architecture Designs the Pinwheel Building in Italy By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/07/04/pinwheel-geometric-home-jm-architecture-residential-italy/) & [jma.it](https://www.jma.it/)  Milan design studio JM Architecture designs the Pinwheel dwelling which is a glossy white concrete [holiday home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jurumirim-house) defined by the unique panels. It is located in Italy and has a [pentagonal structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aanandam) that overlooks the nearby Lake Maggiore and the alpine valleys that surround the home. The base is a concrete basement that supports the timber structure on top. Jacopo Mascheroni, founder of JM Architecture explains that "While exploring several design options for a compact house to fit on this small plot, we realised that the building constraints and the client's requirements resulted in the simple geometry of a pentagon shape. The five building corners have been rounded to soften the presence on the terrain and to emphasize the continuity of the envelope. The only interruption is given by the perpendicular fins of each façade opening, giving the pavilion a pinwheel shape." Image Credit: JM Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glossy Concrete Homes:** The use of glossy white concrete in home design offers an opportunity for innovative and visually striking architectural structures. - **Unique Panelled Designs:** Developing unique panel formations in building design opens up possibilities for creating distinctive and eye-catching architectural aesthetics. - **Compact Pentagonal Houses:** The exploration of compact pentagonal house designs presents an opportunity to maximize space utilization and create compact yet functional living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage glossy panelled designs to create visually stunning and unique structures for residential and commercial projects. - **Construction:** The construction industry can utilize the concept of compact pentagonal houses to develop efficient and space-saving building solutions. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore innovative ways to complement and enhance the glossy concrete material used in home designs for a cohesive and modern aesthetic. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Aluminum Cladded Mountain Refuge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinwheel-shelter.md) - [Conical Glass Pavilion Wineries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-panorama-pavilion.md) - [Concrete-Glass Contrasting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-peysin-architecture.md) - [Geometric Structural Dynamic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagone-house.md) - [Light Reflective Modern Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppaa.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Modern Panoramic View Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-penthouse.md) - [Elevated Geometric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph8-penthouse.md)