# Synthesized Hillside Homes The Voluminous Precast House by FLK Architects By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precast-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/11/16/precast-house-by-fkl-architects/) & [fklarchitects](http://www.fklarchitects.com/) Drink in Dublin Bay’s scenery: grassy knolls, blue sky… and a gigantic concrete building. At first, it doesn’t make sense, but somehow the Precast House by FLK Architects fits nicely into the backdrop that is Dublin Bay in Howth, Ireland. All of the Precast House’s parts draw the person to the horizon and the hillside. The Precast House is made of polished precast concrete, with glass stairways and large windows that reflect the surrounding landscape. It has three parts—the house, garage, and the swimming pool. The architects of the Precast House explain, “The relationship between the three elements is a casual one, slipping past each other, sliding towards the sea… The reflected landscape is visible in both materials glass and polished precast concrete.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Hillside Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in redefining traditional home design by integrating it seamlessly into the natural landscape. - **Precast Concrete:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in utilizing precast concrete as a sustainable and aesthetically pleasing construction material. - **Reflective Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in creating buildings that reflect and blend with their surrounding environment. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in revolutionizing architectural design to incorporate natural landscapes. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in adopting precast concrete as a more efficient and eco-friendly building material. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity in marketing and selling homes that seamlessly integrate with the natural environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [City-Framing Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khome.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Cast Concrete London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-1.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Slate-Clad Prefab Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Modern Concrete Hayfield Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/759-house.md)