# Stacked Concrete Box Abodes Studio MK27 Creates Casa P Near Sao Paulo By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mk27 References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/studio-mk27-casa-p-4-14-2014/) & [marciokogan.br](http://www.marciokogan.com.br/) Instead of building a house out of traditional wooden materials, Studio MK27 decided to go with something slightly more industrial and heavy: concrete boxed structures. The abode is made from three of these concrete boxes, all a different size and structured around a central core area. The top box of the house is the most noticeable, as it hangs out, extending over the lawn area. Not only does this make for an interesting look, but it also provides some shelter down below for any days when individuals want to sit outside in the rain. The house also has a pool, which can be accessed easily from the living room and dining area, as it opens up directly onto the deck. That way, people can move seamlessly from the inside to the outside without much effort. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/studio-mk27-casa-p-4-14-2014/), [marciokogan.br](http://www.marciokogan.com.br/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Concrete Box Structures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in construction by replacing traditional wooden materials with concrete boxed structures for houses. - **Indoor-outdoor Integration:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architecture by creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces in residential design. - **Functional Overhangs:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in shelter design by incorporating overhangs into house structures to provide shelter and protection from the elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry by adopting concrete box structures as an alternative to traditional building materials. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design by focusing on integrating indoor and outdoor spaces seamlessly in residential projects. - **Home Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in home design by incorporating functional overhangs that provide shelter and enhance the aesthetics of residential structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wooden Screen Stacked Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vjc-iporanga.md) - [Concrete Gridded Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rua-polnia-house.md) - [Tranquil Brazilian Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mk27-2.md) - [Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-in-the-farm.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Park-Nestled Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-serra.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md)