# Elongated All-Black Residencies Alejandro Soffia's Black Structure Contains Two Separate Homes By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-separate-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/03/13/alejandro-soffia-architecture-shotgun-house-chile-los-maitenes/) & [alejandrosoffia.cl](http://www.alejandrosoffia.cl/) The elongated house structure that borrows motifs from the American shotgun house -- "a type of long and narrow residence," offers two separate homes that are perfect for sizable families. The all-black structure is located in Los Maitenes, Chile. It is constructed by architect Alejandro Soffia and it features a tonal gabled roof, as well as a [dark timber exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-barn). The intensity and dominance, found in the black color, is a loud juxtaposition to the [surrounding natural landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kw-house). However, the choice of symmetry, geometric motifs and [monochromatic exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaulted-monochrome-haus) create a rather modern vibe to Alejandro Soffia's creation. The two separate homes are unified by the architectural framework through a wooden narrow outdoor deck that "runs along one of the building's long sides." Photo Credits: [Juan Durán Sierralta](https://www.facebook.com/juan.d.sierralta) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 25% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Elongated Residencies:** Architectural design of elongated, narrow houses that offer multiple living spaces for sizable families, in a modern style. - **All-black Exterior:** Use of monochromatic dark timber exterior that offers a modern visual statement and strong contrast with surrounding natural landscapes. - **Indoor-outdoor Unification:** Connecting separate living spaces through a wooden narrow outdoor deck, providing an aesthetically appealing framework and functional space for outdoor gatherings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Offering innovative architectural design and functional living space that can capture sizable family markets who are interested in a distinctive, modern living experience. - **Home Building Materials:** Supplying monochromatic, dark timber materials for exterior use in architectural design, to achieve distinctive, modern visual statements. - **Outdoor Furniture Design:** Incorporating functional and elegant furniture for outdoor living spaces, harmonizing with the overall architectural framework of existing modern residences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Blackened Wooden Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centered-home.md) - [Black-Metal Angled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-box-house.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Dual Tonal Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svart-hus.md) - [Spacious Light-Filled Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-black.md) - [Multigenerational Modern Twin-Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-with-one-pillar.md) - [Creative Work-Encouraging Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-lining-house.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md)