# Iceberg-Inspired Residences Sergey Makhno Architects' Winter House Boasts Angular Design Details By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-02-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winter-house References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/residential/winter-house-by-sergey-makhno-architects/) & [mahno.ua](http://mahno.com.ua/en) Sergey Makhno Architects' latest project is titled 'Winter House' and boasts contemporary elements that are inspired by nature. Referencing the unique formations of ice and snow, the design team creates a stark home that features an [angular roof detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill). The [woodland residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg) is meant to reflect the personality of its client and does so successfully. "The client is a Ukrainian artist, who spends a lot of time on the road and likes the ascetic way of life," says Sergey Makhno when describing the project. While minimalist in its overall theme, this home boasts eye-catching elements that are brought to life with geometric shapes. Winter House's angular details make the abode's exterior more visually appealing while contributing to a [distinct interior design strategy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymk). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 89% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Businesses in the architecture industry can explore designs inspired by natural elements like ice and snow to create unique and visually appealing structures. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Businesses in the interior design industry can embrace the minimalist trend to create elegant and functional spaces with a focus on simplicity and clean lines. - **Geometric Shapes:** Businesses in various industries can incorporate geometric shapes in their products or designs to add an eye-catching element and stand out among competitors. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Companies in the architecture industry can utilize natural elements and geometric shapes to create unique and visually appealing structures. - **Interior Design:** Businesses in the interior design industry can embrace minimalist and geometric design trends to create elegant and functional spaces for clients. - **Furniture Design:** Furniture designers can incorporate geometric shapes into their products to create visually striking pieces that stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Nature-Merging Geometric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence.md) - [Snow Mountain Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowfall-house.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Tree-Surrounded Mud-Walled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/winterfell.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balbek-bureau.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Ukranian All-Beige Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allbeige-home.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md)