# All-White Masonry Abodes Bucktown Three by Studio Dwell Architects Has a White-Washed Look By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-03-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-dwell-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/03/17/bucktown-three-by-studio-dwell-architects/) & [studiodwell](http://www.studiodwell.com/) [Studio Dwell Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki) present an [almost all-white abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyori) in the Chicago area. The coloring and design gives the house a clean-cut look in the middle of a massive city. The goal with this house was to "create [open, fluid interior spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tranquil-abiding), both horizontally and vertically and then to wrap it all in white masonry," according to The Contemporist. Having this white finishing makes the house look very minimalist, but still fashionable. The design also allows light to flow throughout the abode, and white reflective surfaces on the inside of the house amplify the brightness even more. However, even though there are plenty of windows, the positioning of these transparent surfaces was done strategically to allow for added privacy considering the house by Studio Dwell Architects is located in a more high-traffic area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **White-washed Architecture:** Opportunity to explore the use of all-white designs in architecture to create a minimalist and fashionable aesthetic. - **Open and Fluid Interior Spaces:** Opportunity to create open and fluid interior spaces that maximize natural light and enhance the overall brightness of a building. - **Strategic Window Placement:** Opportunity to strategically position windows to maintain privacy while still allowing light to flow into the space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate all-white designs and open, fluid interior spaces to create visually appealing and functional buildings. - **Residential Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to market white-washed abodes as minimalist, fashionable, and airy living spaces, attracting potential buyers looking for modern homes. - **Interior Decor:** Opportunity for interior decorators to utilize white reflective surfaces and strategic window placement to enhance natural light and create a sense of brightness in homes and commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [All-White Ontario Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bldg-workshop.md) - [Pale Yellow Minimal Townhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vvv-townhouse.md) - [All-Grey Holiday Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grey-house.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Monochromatic Minimal Cozy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaulted-monochrome-haus.md) - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md)