Architect John Maniscalco recently completed Martins Camp -- an L-shaped modern home created to have beautiful views of Lake Tahoe in every room.
The new home has an exterior facade that takes inspiration from the surroundings, using a natural palette of concrete, zinc and cedar. The home blends into the forest during the summer, while creating a unique contrast in the snowy winters. The interior features two wings, divided by a private area that extends past the slope of the site with a luxurious master bedroom at the end. The living space acts as the heart of the home, running horizontally with the landscape. The large over-sized windows offer expansive views, while flooding each room with natural lighting.
John Maniscalco's Martins Camp used the beauty of nature to create a home that flows seamlessly out onto an exterior living space with an outdoor spa and hot tub.
Calming L-Shaped Retreats
Martins Camp is a Modern Home with Beautiful Views of Lake Tahoe
Trend Themes
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L-shaped Modern Homes — There is an opportunity for architects to create more L-shaped modern homes that blend into and take inspiration from their natural surroundings.
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Natural Palettes in Home Design — Homeowners are looking for homes that use natural palettes in their exterior design, such as concrete, zinc and cedar.
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Seamless Indoor-outdoor Living Spaces — There is a trend towards creating homes that flow seamlessly from indoor to outdoor living spaces, such as through the use of large windows and outdoor spas and hot tubs.
Industry Implications
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Architecture — Architects can take advantage of the trend towards L-shaped modern homes and using natural palettes in home design to disrupt the market and offer innovative solutions to clients.
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Homebuilding — Homebuilders can capitalize on the trend towards creating seamless indoor-outdoor living spaces by incorporating features such as outdoor spas and hot tubs into their designs.
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Home Decor — The trend towards natural palettes in home design presents an opportunity for home decor retailers to offer products that complement and enhance these types of environments.