# Stilted Concrete Holiday Homes 1100 Architect's Design Allows for a Stunning Vista By Joey Haar | Published 2016-11-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1100-architect References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2016/11/28/1100-architect-concrete-glass-house-ikema-island-seaside-japan-sea-views/) & [1100architect](http://www.1100architect.com/) 1100 Architect's home design is all about giving its occupants the best view possible. Situated on tiny Ikema Island in Japan, the concrete domicile is propped up on stilts to vault it over a bluff on the seaside edge of the property. The main living areas for the holiday home are within this propped up concrete volume. These rooms have windowed walls on the seaward side, giving their occupants a stunning view of the East China Sea. The entry to the holiday home is on the ground level, inside of a concrete plinth. The ground level also has room for a garage and mechanical services. The upper volume contains the more commonly frequented rooms, including two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and a dining and living area. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Stilted-construction Homes:** An opportunity to create unique holiday homes on challenging terrain by elevating the living space and providing stunning vistas. - **Innovative Green Architecture:** An opportunity to design sustainable and eco-friendly homes that rely on stilts rather than flat land usage. - **Luxury Vacation Rentals:** An opportunity to offer upscale, ocean-view holiday homes for rent in exotic locations for those seeking an exclusive vacation experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** An opportunity for architects and designers to embrace eco-friendly stilted designs that offer breathtaking views. - **Real Estate and Property Development:** An opportunity for real estate developers to create high-end holiday homes for rent or purchase that elevate a property's value and appeal. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** An opportunity for luxury vacation rental providers to offer unique holiday experiences for their clients seeking breathtaking and exclusive views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Textured Concrete Tiered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shift-house.md) - [Beach-Overlooking Picturesque Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md)