# Overhanging Rock-Supported Houses The Fig House Hangs Overtop a Pile of Natural Stones By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-09-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-fig-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2021/09/18/fig-house-stemmer-rodrigues-porto-alegre/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) & [stemmerrodrigues.br](https://stemmerrodrigues.com.br/en/) Designed by Stemmer Rodrigues, the Fig House appears to overhang on top of a [natural rock formation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas). The [concrete house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house) is located near Porto Alegre, Brazil. It is configured to protect the roots of a centennial fig tree, giving the house its name. The large stone formation conceals a single column that supports the upper level of the home. The design creates a contrast between the building's smooth finish and the natural stones' rugged façade. Sliding glass walls offer the home's dwellers an undisrupted view towards a nearby canal. The Fig House pays homage to its surrounding landscape by incorporating aspects of nature into its design. Rodrigues creates a sense of harmony between nature and man-fabricated structures. Image Credit: Stemmer Rodrigues ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 10% - 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 - **Overhanging Rock-supported Houses:** Innovation opportunity: Designing homes that blend with nature by using natural elements as support structures. - **Harmony Between Nature and Architecture:** Innovation opportunity: Creating designs that balance man-made structures and natural elements to provide a comfortable and sustainable living environment. - **Rugged Façade and Smooth Finish Contrast:** Innovation opportunity: Incorporating contrasting textures into building designs to create a unique and visually appealing aesthetic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Innovation opportunity: The architecture industry can explore using natural elements to create sustainable and visually appealing designs. - **Real Estate:** Innovation opportunity: The real estate industry can provide an eco-friendly and visually stunning living option by incorporating natural elements into building designs. - **Construction:** Innovation opportunity: The construction industry can use natural elements as support structures for buildings, providing a sustainable and visually striking option for homeowners and businesses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Inspired Suburban Tranquil Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-figueira.md) - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Cantilevered Mountain Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Park-Nestled Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-serra.md) - [Sloped Site Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house.md)