# Slender Concrete Condos The Unitt Urban Living Tower is Slim and Practical By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unitt-urban-living References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/basiches-arquitetos-unitt-urban-living-brazil-07-24-2014/) & [josericardobasiches.br](http://www.josericardobasiches.com.br/projetos/) The Unitt Urban Living tower was developed by Basiches Arquitetos Associados, and it takes on a [slender look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil). According to DesignBoom, "to break the monotony, voids have been cut between the two main volumes to enable the implementation of terraces in the sky where multiple residents can enjoy fresh air amongst the fabric of the city." Overall the design is quite straightforward, but it's slim look is what makes this building so distinct. That, along with the fact that the roof is sectioned in two, with one half being lower than the other. Most apartment buildings are rectangular in shape, and the top sections tend to take on a united and flat aesthetic instead of anything fancy. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/basiches-arquitetos-unitt-urban-living-brazil-07-24-2014/), [josericardobasiches.br](http://www.josericardobasiches.com.br/projetos/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 7% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Slim Architecture:** There are opportunities to create slim, unique buildings with a focus on outdoor spaces and community areas. - **Terraced Living:** There is potential for the implementation of terraces and outdoor communal areas into all types of residential and commercial buildings. - **Two-sectioned Roofs:** Designers can experiment with creating visually interesting two-sectioned roofs in buildings of all sizes and purposes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can create slim, unique buildings with a focus on community areas and open space for residents. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore ways to incorporate terraces and outdoor communal areas into buildings of all types and sizes. - **Construction:** Construction companies can experiment with implementing visually interesting two-sectioned roofs into buildings of different purposes and sizes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Concrete Residential Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huergo-475.md) - [Rurally-Inspired City Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziel-highrise-building.md) - [Precast Concrete Toronto Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tower-hill-development.md) - [Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muraba-veil.md) - [Pixelated Illusion Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-b.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Metal Tower Residential Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-tower-one-expansion.md)