# Double-Height Architect's Retreat Homes Maria Milans del Bosch's House Boasts a Contemporary Feel By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-03-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architects-retreat References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/03/22/camp-o-maria-milans-studio-catskills-new-york/) & [mariamilans](https://www.mariamilans.com) Maria Milans del Bosch has created a [cozy architect's retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house) for herself in Claryville, which is a two-hour drive from New York City. The space is absolutely striking, with minimal interventions "that are mindful of the natural setting." A defining feature of the architect's retreat is the [double-height ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights) and the material that was used to construct it. Maria Milans del Bosch utilized "wood [that] is [charred using a Japanese technique](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house) called shou sugi ban." In doing so, the architect does not only instill a stylish flair to the project, which is dubbed 'Camp O,' but she also protects the wood from insects, fire, and water damage. Image Credit: [Montse Zamorano](http://www.montsezamorano.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Double-height Ceilings in Architecture:** Opportunity to incorporate double-height ceilings in modern architecture via the use of material protection techniques such as shou sugi ban. - **Minimalist Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create minimalist retreats that complement natural settings. - **Natural Material Protection Techniques:** Opportunity to explore and innovate natural material protection techniques to enhance the longevity and aesthetic appeal of architectural designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage innovative techniques, materials, and styles to create comfortable and stylish retreats that harmonize with natural settings. - **Woodworking:** Woodworkers can innovate and create new techniques to treat and protect wood when used in architectural design, thereby enhancing the durability and aesthetic appeal of projects. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can create minimalist interior designs that complement and highlight the beauty of architectural structures with double-height ceilings and unique materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-CelebratingTwo-Storey Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-rboles.md) - [Modernist Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly-1.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Artistic Lakeside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ely-retreat.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [A-Frame Forest Tranquil Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prez-palacios-arquitectos-asociados.md) - [Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nortehaus.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Spacious Forest Vacation Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-el-pinar.md)