# Sublime Stackable Structures Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-cubes-by-klab-architecture References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/20379/klab-architecture-urban-cubes.html) & [klab.gr](http://www.klab.gr/en/index.asp) Aside from the austerity stirring up in the land of mythical Gods, Greece gains another splendid structure, the '[Urban Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-revivo-1)' by Klab Architecture. Urban Cubes is located in a [densely populated slopping terrain region](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rtiboden-housing) in Athens and sits in a residential neighborhood. The multilevel dwelling has different units that protrudes out of the building, which allows each home to get a fair amount of sunlight and fresh air. The building is comprised of mainly sturdy concrete slab with an intricate box stack design. [Primary colors on the building's facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nantou-hybrid-building) enhances the structure, making it look like a sculpture from afar. There's two units on each level, making for a total of 14 homes. The entire building is elevated on pilotis, which adds to the mountainous feel of the region. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/20379/klab-architecture-urban-cubes.html), [klab.gr](http://www.klab.gr/en/index.asp) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Stackable Structures:** The concept of stackable structures like the Urban Cubes presents an opportunity for innovative and modular construction methods. - **Multilevel Dwellings:** The design of multilevel dwellings with protruding units allows for increased sunlight and fresh air, offering a disruptive solution to crowded residential areas. - **Box Stack Design:** The use of a box stack design in building structures can revolutionize the aesthetics of architecture and create unique and eye-catching facades. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction Industry:** The construction industry can explore innovative construction methods using stackable structures, opening new possibilities for modular and sustainable building designs. - **Real Estate Industry:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of multilevel dwellings with units that provide ample sunlight and fresh air, offering unique and desirable living spaces. - **Architecture Industry:** Architects can tap into the box stack design trend to create visually stunning and innovative structures that push the boundaries of traditional architectural aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ooda.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Warped Stacked Residence Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quinta-do-rei.md) - [Towering Wooden Block Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-tower.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Stacked Pebble-Inspired Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calais-port-tower.md) - [Stacked Greenwich Industrial Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workstack.md) - [Contemporary Stacked Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everden-residence.md) - [Gridded Urban Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carboneria.md)