# Arched Brightened London Homes Dominic McKenzie Architecture Brightens the Segmental House By Amy Duong | Published 2025-03-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/segmental-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/02/24/segmental-house-dominic-mckenzie-architects/) & [dominicmckenzie](https://www.dominicmckenzie.co.uk/)  Local design firm Dominic McKenzie [Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects) has added an extension to a Victorian home dubbed the Segmental [House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peckham-house) located in South London. It is a perfect blend of old and new elements with arched elements which appear in the form of openings in the home, decorative brickwork, and also a small cat door. The founder of the studio, Dominic McKenzie spoke about the design process to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house), noting "We were trying to design the rear extension to relate to the existing context in a subtly playful and contemporary way. The combination of brick context and arched openings led to the idea of using a bespoke brick with an arched segment pattern to give the extension a subtle richness of detail." Image Credit: Will Pryce ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 37% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Arched Architecture Revival:** The resurgence of arched design elements in modern architecture presents novel opportunities to blend classical aesthetics with contemporary living. - **Bespoke Brickwork Innovations:** Custom brick designs, like those used in the Segmental House extension, open doors to personalized and distinctive architectural expressions. - **Subtle Playful Design:** The use of playfully subtle designs in home extensions offers a fresh approach to integrating historical elements with modern aesthetics. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Architecture:** Innovative design practices in residential architecture are redefining how classic elements can enhance modern living spaces. - **Home Renovation:** The renovation industry is seeing disruption with the introduction of bespoke design elements that seamlessly merge with existing structures. - **Building Materials Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of building materials stand to benefit from innovations in bespoke and stylistically unique products tailored for architectural projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house-extension.md) - [Bespoke London Victorian Terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-house.md) - [Vibrant London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-house.md) - [Lime Plastered Terraced House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arch-house.md) - [Conservation Area Monumental Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-arches.md) - [Semi-Detached Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delve-architect.md) - [Revamped London Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vatraa.md) - [Flexible Family Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition.md) - [Curved Brick Entertaining Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobremesa-house.md)