# Coastal Metal Minimal Dwellings Seear-Budd Ross Designs the RK Residence in New Zealand By Amy Duong | Published 2023-07-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rk-residence References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/07/17/seear-budd-ross-rk-residence-new-zealand/) & [seearbuddross](https://seearbuddross.com/)  Architecture studio Seear-Budd Ross is the creative mind behind the new pale pine classing and crisp meal roof on the RK Residence. It embodies a minimal look and the overall design is detailed by the [timber-clad forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangalow-road-house) of the existing buildings from the location, [resting by the coast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretpec) and wooden hill. One volume is easier to spot and features a living room and garage -- the other is more private where the studies and bedrooms are. Studio founder Thomas Seear-Budd speaks about the project to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office), stating that "The home is split into two pavilions, living and sleeping, with a courtyard and glazed link in the middle. The front is deliberately exposed, with a visible connection to the street and the harbour, whilst the courtyard and sleeping quarters are progressively more private in expression and experience." Image Credit: Seear-Budd Ross ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimal Architecture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could include the development of modular construction systems that allow for easy assembly and customization of minimal dwellings. - **Timber-clad Forms:** Disruptive innovation opportunities may arise in the development of sustainable and lightweight materials for construction, such as innovative timber alternatives. - **Courtyard Living Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunities could involve the integration of smart home technologies and sustainable design principles to create more efficient and comfortable courtyard living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating minimal design principles and exploring sustainable materials for construction. - **Construction:** The construction industry could benefit from disruptive innovations in modular construction systems and sustainable building materials to meet the demand for minimal dwellings. - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies specializing in smart home technology can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating integrated solutions for efficient and comfortable courtyard living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Warm Timber Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Coastal View Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-drive-residence.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md)