The cube houses by Piet Blom are one of the most recognizable structures in Dutch architecture. Their unusual shape results from Bloms philosophy about architecture and urban planning. In this thesis the context and design of the cube houses in Helmond will be researched to understand Bloms ideas. In addition to this, the cube house will be compared to the municipalities vision for new residential housing next to it to determine if the design still holds value in a modern urban context.