# Contemporary Slender Houses Estúdio BRA Arquitetura Design a Stylish House for a Young Couple By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slender-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/26/estudio-bra-creates-slender-urban-piraja-house-young-couple-sao-paulo/) & [estudiobraarquitetura](http://www.estudiobraarquitetura.com/projetos) An existing slender house in São Paulo has been deconstructed by Brazilian studio [Estúdio BRA Arquitetura](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copan-apartment) to meet the needs of modern design. The Pirajá House has been updated with a front and rear courtyard, as well as an open-space rooftop deck. Estúdio BRA Arquitetura utilized smart design to make the slender house livable and stylish for a young couple and their dog. While the masonry walls of the [existing building are preserved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waverley-house), the rest of the structure is demolished, in order for the design to meet the standards of contemporary living. The slender house was a challenge to the architects, as it is difficult to create an uncluttered interior in a four-by-24 meter lot. Photo Credits: [Maíra Acayaba](http://www.mairaacayaba.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Smart Home Design:** Utilizing smart design to make small spaces livable and stylish for modern living. - **Deconstruction Architecture:** Using deconstruction methods to reconstruct existing small structures for contemporary living. - **Compact Living:** Creating uncluttered interior spaces in small lots to improve quality of life. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** There is a need for architects to find innovative ways of designing small spaces for modern living. - **Real Estate:** Improving small lots in urban areas with creative architectural design can lead to new real estate development opportunities. - **Construction Materials:** New construction materials and technologies can help architects and builders design and construct modern living spaces in confined lots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simara-melo.md) - [Light-Inviting Renovated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copan-apartment.md) - [Compact Residential Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henville-street-house.md) - [Harmonious Modern Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-d31.md) - [Narrow Lot-Based Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Brazilian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house.md) - [Terraced Garden-Surrounded Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lechuza-house.md)