# Residential Secret Gardens CPDA Arquitectos Boasts a Lush Courtyard in a Newly Finished Project By Kalin Ned | Published 2021-06-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/05/30/casa-jardin-escandon-apartment-building-cpda-arquitectos-mexico-city/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [en.cpda.mx](https://en.cpda.mx/) The concept of a secret garden is an alluring feature for urban spaces, especially since there is usually a big shortage of green spaces. In Mexico City, local firm CPDA Arquitectos developed a lush, [secluded courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arthur-residence), enveloped in the stone-clad exterior of the [residential building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia) the green space serves. The project is called Casa Jardin Escandón and it is located in Mexico City. For the aesthetic of the building, the architects relied on a contemporary approach, with Art Deco sensibilities. The secret garden, which is not visible from the street, spans 2,300 square meters. Residents can enjoy the lush experience thanks to a pathway that “winds through the outdoor space.” When observed from above, the secret garden boasts a narrow and elongated rectangular shape, while the pathway playfully zigzags, adding an interesting design element. Image Credit: Jaime Navarro ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Secret Garden Living Spaces:** Developing hidden outdoor spaces in residential buildings creates an alluring feature for modern city living. - **Green Spaces in Urban Architecture:** Incorporating greenery into modern building designs can provide a unique and visually interesting element for both residential and commercial spaces. - **Art Deco Sensibilities in Modern Architecture:** Combining contemporary design with historical art movements can lead to a unique and visually intriguing building aesthetic. ### Who This Affects Most - **Residential Real Estate:** Creating hidden green spaces in modern residential buildings can lead to a unique and desirable feature for potential buyers. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Designing and implementing lush outdoor spaces for modern buildings presents a new market for landscaping and gardening companies. - **Architecture and Design:** Developing modern buildings with unique design elements that incorporate greenery and historical art movements can present a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Filled City Center Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Garden Oasis Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-garden-house.md) - [Award-Winning London Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-flat.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupertino-courtyard-house.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Garden-Focused Timeless Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sanje.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md)