# Contemporary Quarry Stone Houses Chris Collaris Builds a Low-Lying Home in Southern Ontario By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quarry-stone-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/11/10/house-h-chris-collaris-ontario-canada/) & [chriscollaris.nl](http://chriscollaris.nl/) House H is a low-lying quarry stone house in Mount Brydges — a small municipality, located in Southern Ontario. The abode is designed by Dutch architect Chris Collaris and it boasts a monolithic and minimalist aesthetic that does not intervene with the surrounding vegetation. The materials for the quarry stone house are sourced locally and the designer even envisioned a [green roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence) for the home, building on the modern notion of fusing architecture with elements that nod to nature. The interior of House H benefits from [floor-to-ceiling mirrors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn) that enable breathtaking views of the rolling fields. The abode is designed for people who work nearby and who wanted a home that will last generations. Image Credit: [Tim van de Velde](https://www.tvdv.be/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Contemporary Quarry Stone Houses:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore sustainable and locally sourced materials for low-lying homes, integrating elements of nature and minimalist design. - **Monolithic and Minimalist Aesthetics:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop designs that blend seamlessly with the natural environment while maintaining a sleek and modern aesthetic. - **Floor-to-ceiling Mirrors:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Incorporate innovative use of mirrors to enhance views and create a sense of expansiveness in interior spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Sustainable Design:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Explore new approaches to sustainable and locally sourced materials in architectural design. - **Construction and Homebuilding:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop techniques and practices for low-lying homes that integrate seamlessly with the surrounding environment. - **Interior Design and Home Decor:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Find new ways to incorporate floor-to-ceiling mirrors in interior design to create stunning views and visually expand spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Weathered Stone Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotswold-house.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Low-Lying Mid-Century Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-fields.md) - [Tranquil Riverside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house.md) - [Oversized Roof Lime-Washed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lime-wash-house.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Compact Stone Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Stone Plinth-Grounded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayn3.md)