# Undulating Balcony Architecture The ZAC du Coteau Building Has an Uneven Structure By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-09-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zac-du-coteau References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ecdm-zac-du-coteau-arcueil-france-09-18-2014/) & [ecdm.eu](http://ecdm.eu/) The newly built ZAC du Coteau building in France was completed by ECDM Architecture studio, and has quite the distinct balcony structure. While most balcony designs are quite straight, this one takes on a [wave-like aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof). By using this new type of design, the residences benefit from having a much [larger balcony space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95) (and one that allows people to have sections without an overhang from above). The space wraps around the outside, making the most of this area instead of only placing a very small balcony here instead. Considering how many people live in apartments these days in France, it's great to see a design that still allows the owners to have access to the outdoors (no matter how small). Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ecdm-zac-du-coteau-arcueil-france-09-18-2014/), [ecdm.eu](http://ecdm.eu/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Wave-like Balcony Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architecture firms can explore new ways to create irregular, wave-like balcony structures for enhanced outdoor living spaces in urban areas. - **Maximizing Balcony Space:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Real estate developers can focus on creating larger balconies that maximize the outdoor area available to apartment residents, offering a unique selling point in the market. - **Blurring Indoor-outdoor Boundaries:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Interior designers can utilize balcony designs that seamlessly connect indoor and outdoor spaces, creating a more integrated and flexible living environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Architects and architectural firms can embrace the undulating balcony trend to revolutionize building designs and offer innovative living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Real estate developers can incorporate wave-like balcony designs into their projects to attract potential buyers seeking unique and spacious outdoor living areas. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Interior designers can integrate wave-like balcony designs to create more fluid and open living spaces, blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Living Towered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onze22.md) - [Accordion Facade Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmonikahusene.md) - [Curved Green Towers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-island.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [Metal Mesh Residential Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cit-angus-ii.md) - [Alternative Housing Co-Living Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bay-state-cohousing.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)