# Light Reflective Modern Villas PPAA Completes the Concrete Villa with a 'Water Mirror' By Amy Duong | Published 2024-04-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppaa References: [arturia](https://www.arturia.com/products/hardware-synths/astrolab-61/overview) & [ppaa.mx](https://www.ppaa.mx/en/home-en/)  Mexican design studio [PPAA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mar-vista-house), which is fully known as [Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas) completes a concrete villa in Switzerland's Lake Zurich. The home is defined by the long water component that brings a natural light reflection to the interior space. The goal of the home's design was to "blend into the terrain" as the exterior is a pale concrete finish with a full-height glaze. The structure appears to be a single-story build and when entering, the interior has a large L-shaped space that hosts the dining, living, and kitchen areas. PPAA founder Pablo Pérez Palacios speaks to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-by-the-river) about the design concept, stating "The house is part of an area that is currently being regenerated with many new buildings. Our proposal was therefore to create a timeless house, using natural materials: wood and concrete, to harmonise as much as possible with its surroundings." Image Credit: Rafael Gamo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 23% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Natural Light Reflection:** Embracing natural light reflective elements in architectural designs for enhanced interior spaces. - **Timeless House Design:** Evolving architecture to create timeless structures using natural materials for integration with surroundings. - **Regenerative Architecture:** Incorporating regenerative concepts in architectural projects to enhance sustainability and aesthetic appeal. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Adopting innovative design techniques to integrate natural elements for more sustainable and aesthetically pleasing structures. - **Construction:** Exploring new building materials and techniques to create long-lasting structures that blend harmoniously with their environments. - **Real Estate Development:** Leveraging regenerative architectural concepts to develop properties that offer both sustainable living spaces and aesthetic value. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete House Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mar-vista-house.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Sculptural Coastal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perla-residence.md) - [Exposed Concrete Stealthy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-eternal-way.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Contemporary Adaptable Concrete House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house.md) - [Reinforced Concrete Housing Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residenza-carsg.md)