# Playful Red Brick Houses David Kohn Architects Combines Interesting Elements in Red House By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/09/02/red-house-david-kohn-architects/) & [davidkohn](https://davidkohn.co.uk/) [Red House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-1) is the name of an eye-catching and extremely playful residence, located in rural Dorset in southwest England. The structure was designed for a couple and their young daughter. It was built by David Kohn Architects. Red House captures the attention of aesthetically minded people with its "exaggerated features" which include "oversized eaves, [patterned brickwork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mclaren-excell), and vibrant green details." While the juxtaposition of green and red draws the eye in, the textures and architectural forms definitely enchant it. David Kohn Architects looked to "[British vernacular housing traditions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-rise)" when designing Red House but the studio wanted to diverge from them too, "in a radical way." The residence, thus, has an eccentric presence that may be "shocking to a contemporary audience." Image Credit: Will Pryce ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Bold Aesthetics:** Designs with exaggerated features and bright colors are becoming more popular, especially in the residential market. - **New Approaches to Traditional Architecture:** Architects are exploring ways to diverge from traditional housing while still incorporating familiar elements and textures. - **Playful Architectural Forms:** Whimsical and unconventional shapes and forms are gaining popularity in architecturally designed homes. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** These trends present an opportunity for architects and designers to push the boundaries of traditional housing and experiment with bold aesthetics to create unique living spaces. - **Residential Construction:** Home builders can cater to clients who are looking for playful and unconventional architectural forms and features in their homes. - **Art and Decor:** As bold aesthetics gain popularity, there is an opportunity for artists and designers to create complementary and visually stunning decor and furniture pieces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Red Utilitarian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-1.md) - [Textured Brick London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nw10.md) - [Geometric Red-Brick Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ofis-arhitekti.md) - [Geometric Colorful Residential Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/graphic-house.md) - [Handcrafted Red-Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-corbel-house.md) - [Bright Red Timber Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-2.md) - [River-Overlooking Red-Brick Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowater.md) - [Red-Brick Raised Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-brick-base.md) - [Contemporary Arctic Red Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simonsson-house.md)