WOHA Arquitectura and Antonio Maciá Mateu take command of the development of a beautiful and immersive forest-like home residency in Spain. Titled 'Cabin in the Woods,' the brief contained concrete specifications for the design to strongly reference nature. In the interest of meeting this standard, WOHA Arquitectura and Antonio Maciá Mateu pretty much build an architectural structure around a garden plot. Incorporating trees stumps into the living room and other spaces of the house, the creatives' forest-like home falls into a definite trend in the architecture industry, where clients are set upon extending themselves into nature as much as possible.
The forest-like house design is separated into three connected levels, with some rooms taking specific cues from nature cabins. In certain areas, the high-ceiling allows luminant light to seep into the living quarters via the glazed skylight.
Photo Credits: David Frutos
Immersive Forest-Like Homes
WOHA & Antonio Maciá Mateu is Green, Welcoming and Balanced
Trend Themes
1. Immersive Forest-like Homes - Opportunity to design more nature-inspired homes that incorporate natural elements like trees and continue with the trend of extending human spaces into the outdoors.
2. Nature-inspired Architecture - Opportunity for architects to create designs that bring the outdoors inside, using natural elements in innovative ways to create unique living spaces.
3. Connected Multi-level Structures - Opportunity to design multi-level homes that incorporate different design aesthetic in each level while still maintaining a cohesive look and feel.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Opportunity for real estate developers to incorporate nature into their properties and offer buyers an immersive experience in a natural setting.
2. Home Decor and Design - Opportunity for home decor and design companies to provide furniture and decor that fits well with nature-inspired architecture.
3. Landscaping - Opportunity for landscaping companies to provide services that blur the line between indoor and outdoor spaces, creating outdoor living experiences within a home's surroundings.