# Archaic Stone Block Homes This Concrete Home is Built into the Sloping Landscape By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sloping-landscape References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/10/26/casa-dem-concrete-house-wespi-de-meuron-romeo-architetti-lake-maggiore-caviano-switzerland/) & [wespidemeuron.ch](http://www.wespidemeuron.ch/showPage.php?template=wdmra&id=1) The architectural firm 'Wespi de Meuron Romeo Architetti' designed a modern concrete home that is built into the slopping landscape. When it comes to contemporary architecture, many new buildings feature sleek materials and innovative designs. In contrast, this modern concrete structure draws inspiration from an ancient design. 'Casa Dem' is a concrete home that overlooks Switzerland's beautiful Lake Maggior. The home is built into the slopping landscape, meaning that two floors of the home are not visible from street level. Although the floors are sunken into a steep slope the building's concrete walls filter in light from the internal courtyard. The unique design gives the home the look of an archaic stone block from the outside. Casa Dem demonstrates that ancient design can influence modern architecture in unexpected ways. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Ancient-inspired Design:** Designs that draw inspiration from ancient architecture can create unique and unexpected buildings. - **Concrete Construction:** Using concrete as the primary building material creates a sleek and modern look in contrast to the ancient design inspiration. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Incorporating sustainable features, such as filtering light through concrete walls, can improve the environmental impact of modern architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can integrate ancient design elements into modern buildings for a unique and visually stunning result. - **Construction:** Advancements in concrete construction techniques can enable more buildings to be built into sloping landscapes and expand on the possibilities of modern design. - **Sustainability:** Incorporating sustainable features into modern architecture, such as filtering light and using eco-friendly materials, can appeal to environmentally-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Landscape-Blending Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Exposed Concrete Stealthy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-eternal-way.md) - [Reinforced Concrete Housing Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residenza-carsg.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Textured Concrete Tiered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-house.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md)