# Lush Garden Housing Designs Monadnock Unveils Vibrant Volante Social Housing in the Netherlands By Amy Duong | Published 2025-08-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volante References: [monadnock.nl](https://monadnock.nl/en/)  Dutch studio Monadnock introduces [Volante](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disco-volante-turntable), a “garden building” nestled in a lush communal courtyard in Hilversum. The colorful residential block replaces a former care facility and perches atop a newly constructed parking deck, offering 108 social-rent apartments—including units for young adults with disabilities and supported care spaces. Inspired by [pastel palettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regensburg-quarter), its facades are layered with sage green, bubblegum pink, warm cream, and orange glazed bricks, projecting optimism and a sense of community. At the inside, a bright, double-height entry hall features geometric windows and yellow mailboxes, leading into a central circular void that connects five floors. Natural light dances through pastel corridors, accentuated by spherical light fixtures. Apartments of approximately 50 m² include open living spaces and generous windows opening to French balconies. Volante pioneers sustainable design with gas-free climate systems and intentionally joyful architecture—prioritizing resident well-being while redefining the [social housing archetype](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/54-social-housing). Image Credit: Stijn Bollaert ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 47% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Social Housing:** The integration of gas-free climate systems in social-rent apartments presents an eco-friendly shift in affordable housing projects. - **Optimistic Architectural Design:** Using vibrant pastel palettes and joyful architecture can enhance the emotional well-being of residents, setting a new standard in community-centered housing design. - **Inclusive Living Environments:** Including units for young adults with disabilities in the housing design showcases a commitment to creating more inclusive and supportive living environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate development is witnessing a paradigm shift with the introduction of aesthetically pleasing and sustainable social housing. - **Sustainable Construction:** The construction industry's move towards greener solutions is exemplified by the adoption of gas-free systems in new residential projects. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning is evolving to incorporate community-focused designs that leverage vibrant aesthetics and inclusive spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Social Housing Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-sinderen-plaza.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Modern Collective Housing Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/collective-housing-building.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nightingale-village.md) - [Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highdensity-residential-design.md) - [Triangular Social Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lady-raval.md) - [Social Housing Unit Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/54-social-housing.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.md)