# Triangular Steeple Structures The Allandale House Looks Like a Shard of Rock By Meghan Young | Published 2010-07-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allandale-house References: [fubiz.net](http://www.fubiz.net/2010/07/20/allandale-house/) & [wojr.org](http://www.wojr.org/) With its unique [triangular design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-morgan), it's guaranteed that whoever lives in the Allandale House won't have to worry about drainage problems during nasty storms. As a beautiful and sharply-angled structure, the Allandale House greatly contrasts with its [natural setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence). Designed by architect William O' Brien Jr, the Allandale House is like the [last shard of a rock face](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house) that existed long ago. Instead of a cold, clammy interior however, it consist of an inviting, minimalistic setting that is warm despite its starkness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Triangular Architecture:** The unique triangular design of the Allandale House presents opportunities for innovative architectural structures. - **Minimalistic Interior Design:** The inviting and warm minimalistic interior of the Allandale House offers potential for disruptive innovation in interior design. - **Integration of Nature and Structure:** The stark contrast between the Allandale House and its natural setting calls for innovative ways to integrate nature and architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The Allandale House highlights opportunities for innovation in architectural design and construction techniques. - **Interior Design:** The unique interior of the Allandale House suggests potential for disruptive innovation in minimalistic interior design concepts and furnishings. - **Landscape Architecture:** The integration of the Allandale House with its natural surroundings presents opportunities for innovative landscape architecture and sustainable design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Pyramidal Roof Steel-Framed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltmarsh-house.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Stone Plinth-Grounded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayn3.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Rustic Striking A-Framed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-morgan.md)