# Artful Avian Ateliers 'Urban Nests' by Dom Arquitectura Make Bird Nests a Form of Art By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-13 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urban-nests-by-dom-arquitectura References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/20213/dom-arquitectura-project-urban-nests.html) & [dom-arquitectura](http://www.dom-arquitectura.com/?cl=1&lang=en) A side of a building never looked as aesthetically pleasing as this wall, covered by 'Urban Nests' by Dom Arquitectura does. This design is beneficial to both the citizens of Barcelona and birds as it tackles art and natural conservation in one go. It consists of 20 handmade [birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-bird) canvased with ecological paint that puts some pizzazz on a plain stucco wall. This environmental and architectural project is run by designers Mikel Elorduy, Blanca Elorduy and Pablo Serrano in an effort to revitalize the area by attracting sparrows. This grid-like design creates a colorful facade to a lifeless wall and with natural light; the bird houses cast shadows to create a funky effect. Urban Nests by Dom Arquitectura is an architectural project that strives to relate to the environment and natural urban landscape by reviving avian life in the area. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/10/view/20213/dom-arquitectura-project-urban-nests.html), [dom-arquitectura](http://www.dom-arquitectura.com/?cl=1&lang=en) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 21% | Activity: 3% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Artful Birdhouse Designs:** Creating aesthetically pleasing birdhouses that serve as art installations. - **Eco-friendly Urban Architecture:** Incorporating ecological materials and designs into urban structures. - **Revitalizing Urban Wildlife:** Designing projects that attract and support avian life in urban areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity to create unique and artistic structures that blend with the surrounding environment. - **Environmental Conservation:** Developing projects that promote biodiversity and urban wildlife preservation. - **Urban Planning and Development:** Integrating bird-friendly designs and habitats into urban landscapes for healthier ecosystems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Birdhouse-Integrated Address Signs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-common-house.md) - [Home Exterior Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/numbird.md) - [Educational Linoleum Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elvi-birdhouse.md) - [Interactive Observation Wooden Birdhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domik-ptashki.md) - [Birdhouse-Resembling Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-birdhouse.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Wooden Minimal Nesting Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-boxes.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md)