# Warped Stacked Residence Buildings Contaminar Designs the Dynamic Quinta do Rei in Leiria By Amy Duong | Published 2023-08-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/08/24/contaminar-quinto-do-rei-concrete-layers-twisting-portuguese-home/) & [contaminar.pt](https://contaminar.pt/)  The new [Quinta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-faisca) do [Rei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comme-des-garons-and-porter) building is an angular structure that was designed by Portuguese studio Contaminar. It is a four-story building that is warped with layers of glass and concrete for a dynamic visual throughout the exterior. It has all been stacked on one another to create the residence which rests at the highest point of the city of Leiria. Originally, it was meant to function like a watchtower with long windows that overlook the landscape. Co-founder of the studio Ruben Vaz speaks about the project to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower), stating "The principle of this project was to create a glass house with a 360-degree view, which functions as a lighthouse or a watchtower, because the plot is located at the highest point of the city of Leiria and thus allows us to enjoy the views over the landscape." Image Credit: Contaminar ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 17% - 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 - **Warped Stacked Residence Buildings:** Contaminar Designs creates a visually dynamic four-story building by warping layers of glass and concrete. - **Angular Structures:** Portuguese studio Contaminar designs the Quinta do Rei building, an angular structure with long windows that offer panoramic views. - **Glass Watchtower Residences:** Contaminar's Quinta do Rei building is a glass house designed as a watchtower, providing a 360-degree view of the landscape. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The Quinta do Rei building introduces innovative design techniques, utilizing layers of glass and concrete to create a visually dynamic structure. - **Real Estate:** The angular and visually striking design of Contaminar's Quinta do Rei building creates unique living spaces with panoramic views, appealing to potential buyers. - **Tourism:** The glass watchtower residences of Quinta do Rei offer a unique and immersive experience for tourists, allowing them to enjoy a 360-degree view of the landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Wine Tourism Guest Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-de-faisca.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Contemporary Stacked Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everden-residence.md) - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md)