# Canyon-Like Courtyards The Redline Apartments are Connected Through a Central Structure By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redline-apartments References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/pietri-architectes-redline-france-09-22-2014/) & [pietriarchitectes](http://www.pietriarchitectes.com/) The Redline Apartments in France by Pietri Architecture studio are connected by a canyon-like central section. While most would think a divide does more to separate a building, this actually brings the two sections together by providing [balcony sections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toledano-architects) in between, as well as a space for people to meet and mingle. Another great feature here is the coloring used for this central section. The red hue helps to give a modern look to the apartments, which consist mostly of a simple white color on either side. Also, residences are able to see the bay of Toulon from this balcony area, providing the perfect space to take in some nature and get out of their apartments. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/pietri-architectes-redline-france-09-22-2014/), [pietriarchitectes](http://www.pietriarchitectes.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Canyon-like Architectural Designs:** Architects could explore further canyon-like architectural designs for multi-unit buildings to create spaces for people to meet and mingle. - **Multifunctional Central Structures:** More multi-unit buildings could explore multifunctional central structures as a way to connect spaces and to provide additional features like balcony sections. - **Incorporating Nature Into Apartment Complexes:** There is an opportunity for architects to incorporate natural surroundings into apartment complexes in designs, similar to the Redline Apartments in France. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects could look into creating canyon-like architecture and multifunctional structures for multi-unit buildings as a new trend for apartments. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers could create more apartment complexes with balconies and spaces that incorporate natural surroundings, as seen in the Redline Apartments. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore ways to incorporate natural surroundings into apartment designs and the use of a central structure to connect spaces together. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Brick Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miller-apartment-building.md) - [Dual-Purpose Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2in1-houses.md) - [Courtyard Connection Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-2.md) - [Kitchen-Focused Renovated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/republique-apartment.md) - [Renovated Parisian Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauvette-madani.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md) - [Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village.md) - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Stone-Clad Commercial Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/local-architecture-network.md)