# Refined Rugged Condos The PMK+Designers 'Lai Residence' Brings Nature Indoors By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pmkdesigners-lai-residence References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/06/11/lai-residence-by-pmkdesigners/) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/PmkDesigners) The PMK+Designers 'Lai Residence' is designed to support all the daily functions of a young family and more. The spacious Taiwan-based condo consists of an open-concept downstairs and a breezy upstairs loft that looks down over the living room. The designers created a streamlined space with a cozy family home vibe using organic materials such as raw metal, timber, exposed brick and concrete. The industrial staircase, exposed piping and brick walls brings an old-school vibe to this ultra plush suite. The rugged materials not only give aesthetic value to the space, but also will weather the wears and tears of a busy modern family. If you are looking to enjoy a cup of coffee on the patio, be prepared to swing open the [wall-to-wall glass door](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house). The seamless transition from urban to nature is what makes this home a true show-stopper. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Rugged Industrial Design:** The use of industrial materials like raw metal, timber, and brick walls can be applied to create a cozy family home environment while maintaining a rugged aesthetic value. - **Seamless Indoor-outdoor Living:** The seamless transition from urban to nature through glass walls and doors can be applied to create a unique indoor-outdoor living experience. - **Open-concept Design:** The utilization of an open-concept design can be applied to promote a sense of spaciousness as well as create an inviting atmosphere for families. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can benefit from implementing rugged industrial materials to create cozy family home environments while incorporating open-concept designs and seamless indoor-outdoor living experiences. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can benefit from promoting the incorporation of seamless indoor-outdoor living experiences through the utilization of glass walls and doors in modern home design. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from incorporating sustainable, rugged industrial materials in modern homes as they are low-maintenance, durable and promote a cozy family home environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature Blending Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one.md) - [Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baranowitz-kronenberg.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Industrial Loft Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt.md) - [Coastal View Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-drive-residence.md) - [Moody Industrial Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pattern-house.md) - [Mountain‑inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-echo-villa.md) - [Textured Mid-Century Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highland-park-residence.md) - [Natural Comfort Chalets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalet-cocagne.md)