# Open-Air Design A desire for privacy brings expansive rooftop architecture into modern homes. By [Tana Makmanee](https://www.trendhunter.com/tmak), SVP, Research Services at Trend Hunter | Published Apr 14, 2014 | Category: [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/modern-art-and-design-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/open-air-design ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.6/10 - Evidence articles: 6 ## What is the Open-Air Design trend? **Open-Air Design:** As contemporary design turns to more open and exposed structural layouts, maintaining privacy and personal space can be challenge. Looking to enjoy the benefits of open-air living without the inconvenience of being in a public space, consumers are turning to private rooftop architecture to satiate their desire for personal freedom. Expansive rooftop homes reflect a shift in what it means to relax, as consumers seek out less crowded, more naturally harmonious escapes. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 6 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 14, 2012 to Jan 27, 2014 - Published: Apr 14, 2014 - Patterns: [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection), [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Curation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/curation), [Instant Entrepreneurship](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/instant-entrepreneurship), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Open-Air Design trend ### Rooftop Architecture As consumers seek privacy while enjoying open-air living, private rooftop architecture has emerged to provide personal freedom and less crowded space. ### Sustainability and Nature Interaction Architects and designers are increasingly incorporating sustainability aspects and nature interaction into their buildings and designs. ### Fluid and Seamless Design Architects and designers are experimenting with fluid and seamless designs that embody harmony with nature and offer an uninterrupted living experience. ## What the Open-Air Design trend means for industry ### For Real Estate Real estate companies can take advantage of the trend by offering rooftop living options that offer privacy and open-air living. ### For Architecture Architects can incorporate sustainability and nature interaction into their designs, offering innovative solutions that cater to evolving consumer preferences in modern housing. ### For Home Decor Home decor companies can tap into the growing interest in fluid and seamless design that enhances the visual appeal and functional value of residential properties. ## Trend signals for Open-Air Design Trend score 4.6 out of 10, from popularity 55%, activity 75%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 55% - Activity: 75% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Open-Air Design trend 6 featured examples from Aug 14, 2012 to Jan 27, 2014. - [Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weil-arets-architects): The Jellyfish House by Weil Arets Architects Blends into the Sea (Category: Art & Design) Implication: The architecture and construction industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing seamlessly fluid designs and aquatically influenced elements in their proje… - [Rolling Rooftop Abodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carver-schicketanz-dani-ridge-house): The Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House is Curvaceous (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative architectural designs that incorporate seamless integration into natural surroundings, curvaceous structures, and sustainable… - [Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balcony-house): The Balcony House in Tokyo Values the Outdoors (Category: Eco) Implication: The trend of outdoor-based residences and limited private space offers disruptive innovation opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative and sustainable living… - [Artfully Distressed Dutch Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-pearl-studio): The Black Pearl Studio Was Formerly an Abandoned Apartment Block (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Architects and urban planners can leverage urban renewal initiatives to create new opportunities for creative and sustainable design projects. - [All-Glass Rooftop Abodes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-notting-hill-penthouse): The Glass Notting Hill Penthouse Features Elegant Design and Future Tech (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing innovative materials and techniques for creating all-glass structures in architectural design. - [Curvaceous Timber Rooftop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victorian-home): This Victorian Home Boasts a Sloping Roof and Modern Touch (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Opportunity for architects to experiment with innovative design approaches like curvaceous timber extensions. ## Recent trend clusters - 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