# Angled Scandinavian Abodes The Archipelago House Reaps the Benefits of Two Simultaneous Views By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-10-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago-house References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/interiors/residential/archipelago-house/) & [tvark.se](http://www.tvark.se/archipelago/) There are countless ways to make an architectural project optimized to its picturesque environment, and what the [Archipelago House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago) does that is so clever is to provide a pair of lovely vistas to the most important rooms. This would have been a much tougher task for a larger undertaking, yet it is still commendable that three interior spaces can be arranged to look over the same two gorgeous views. The floor plan of the Stockholm dwelling has a distinctive zigzagging facade that features [floor to ceiling windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design). These have been positioned to draw sunlight inside throughout all hours of the day and wonderfully frame the stunning seascape beyond the beautiful rocky site. The Archipelago House by Tham & Videgard Arkitekter demonstrates how built geometry can aid one's appreciation of an organic landscape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Optimized Architectural Projects:** Architects are finding innovative ways to optimize their projects to the natural environment, such as providing multiple picturesque vistas within a single structure. - **Zigzagging Facades:** Zigzagging facades with floor-to-ceiling windows are becoming a popular design choice to maximize sunlight and frame stunning views in architectural projects. - **Built Geometry in Organic Landscapes:** Architectural designs that incorporate built geometry can enhance the appreciation of organic landscapes by creating a harmonious integration between the built and natural environment. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can leverage these trends to create innovative and visually stunning structures that seamlessly blend with the natural surroundings. - **Real Estate and Property Development:** Real estate and property development companies can capitalize on the trend of optimized architectural projects to create unique and desirable properties that offer breathtaking views. - **Sustainable Construction:** The sustainable construction industry can explore the use of zigzagging facades and built geometry to maximize natural lighting and energy efficiency in eco-friendly buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Material Stilted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yngsj.md) - [Blocky Structural Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sa-hjort.md) - [Natural Material-Crafterd Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommarhus-e.md) - [Tar-Coated Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-tjurpannan.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Terraced Light Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-poplars.md) - [Tranquil Sustainable Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltviga-house.md) - [Coastal Summer Calm Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors.md) - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md)