# Composed Concrete Abodes This Set of Houses Features Cool Concrete Inside and Out By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/set-of-houses References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/11/20/vd-set-bak-arquitectos/) & [bakarquitectos.ar](http://www.bakarquitectos.com.ar/) BAK Arquitectos uses its signature minimalist aesthetic, bolstered by concrete and glass materials, for the V+D [set of houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogtrot), located in Mar Azul, Argentina. The set is comprised of four houses situated on two separate plots, all of which are available for rent throughout the year. Though the units are separate, they share a pool, solarium and storage space. The interior of each home is informed by its exterior. More specifically, the [concrete palette continues inside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo), with everything except the couches, chairs and beds, fashioned from it. Pine boards are strategically placed within the home, providing a warm contrast to the cool stone. The result is a series of homes that are hopelessly modern in their design, yet very livable. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Concrete Minimalism:** Opportunities to innovate with minimalist architecture using concrete as the primary material for both interior and exterior design. - **Shared Space Housing:** Disruptive opportunities to provide shared amenities in separate living units, such as pools, solariums and storage space in multi-unit rentals. - **Natural Contrast Materials:** The use of natural materials like pine boards to provide a warm contrast with cool stone creates opportunities to innovate designs that bring natural elements indoors. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** This trend highlights opportunities for architects specializing in minimalist, sustainable, and modern designs with concrete as the primary material. - **Real Estate Rental:** This trend presents disruptive opportunities for rental property owners interested in innovative shared amenities in separate living units. - **Furniture Design:** Innovative furniture designs that incorporate concrete as a primary material can enhance the aesthetic of minimalistic concrete architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Black-Concrete Mountain Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-house-1.md) - [Reinforced Concrete Housing Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residenza-carsg.md) - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md) - [Contemporary Adaptable Concrete House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/binocular-house.md) - [Landscape-Blending Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal.md) - [Concrete Pavilion Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rancho-del-bosque.md)