# Z-Shaped Homes The Prahran House by Nervegna Reed Makes You Turn Plenty of Corners By Summer Luu | Published 2011-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prahran-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/03/23/prahran-house-by-nervegna-reed-ph-architects/) & [nervegna-reed.au](http://nervegna-reed.com.au/) The Prahran House was made for a client in Melbourne, Australia. The client was an art gallery director who asked for a contemporary home on a [narrow city allotment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house), so granted, the house had to be [uber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra) creative and unique. Nervegna Reed and PH Architects worked together on this stunning z-shaped facade, which features an even more dazzling interior. The living space flows in a maze-like layout, with each corner hinting at other possible routes to get through the house. The interior also comes with [jagged lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design) to match. Certain structures, walls and windows are outlined in irregular shapes shapes as well to add to the space's depth. The Prahran House is a very modern and whimsical home that has a design that is sure to keep you captivated. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Z-shaped Architecture:** Innovative architecture designs that feature zig-zag or z-shaped layouts and facades for homes and buildings. - **Maze-like Structures:** Incorporating winding, labyrinthine structures, corners, and routes in architecture for an intriguing and unique living experience. - **Jagged Interiors:** Interiors that feature irregular shapes on walls and windows that add depth to the space and a whimsical sense of design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Construction:** Residential construction companies can incorporate innovative, z-shaped designs with maze-like layouts and jagged interiors for unique home experiences. - **Commercial Real Estate:** Commercial real estate developers can incorporate z-shaped designs and maze-like structures to create interesting, alluring buildings that stand out from the traditional designs of their competitors. - **Art and Design:** Art and design companies can take inspiration from z-shaped buildings and create unique, functional yet fun furniture or art installations which replicate the unique angles and shapes of such structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Diamond-Shaped Paneled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md)