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
1. 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.
2. Natural Palettes in Home Design - Homeowners are looking for homes that use natural palettes in their exterior design, such as concrete, zinc and cedar.
3. 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
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.