# Stone Plinth-Grounded Modern Homes DeDraft Designs the AYN3 Home in Rural Oxfordshire By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ayn3 References: [dedraft](https://dedraft.co.uk/home/)  Architecture firm [DeDraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/th-residence) designed the AYN3 house, which features five bedrooms and rests on the highest point on its plot nestled in [Rural Oxfordshire](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm). Specifically, the home is within Aynhoe Park surrounded by gardens which are designed by Lancelot Capability Brown. Founder of DeDraft, Grant Straghan explained, "[The house is] a series of stacked rectilinear volumes radiating from a central core featuring slices of varying sizes cut into the external envelope to make the most of vistas out across the impressive historic site." The firm used a [plinth of Cotswold stone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house) to ground the AYN3 home and it was created as a low-slung residence. There are three wings that stem from the double-height entrance hall to showcase views in all directions. Image Credit: Felix Speller ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 39% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Stone Plinth Architecture:** Incorporating locally sourced Cotswold stone as a foundational element exemplifies a shift towards regionally integrated and environmentally mindful design strategies. - **Modern Wing Extension Designs:** Innovative housing increasingly emphasizes multi-directional wing extensions, broadening the scope for customizable layouts that suit diverse landscapes. - **Historic Site Integration:** Blending modern home designs with historic settings enhances aesthetic harmony and elevates the prestige of residential architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sustainable Building Materials:** The use of Cotswold stone reinforces the trend of employing sustainable and locally abundant materials in construction. - **Luxury Real Estate:** The increasingly sought-after integration of historical vistas with modern amenities represents a growing niche in the luxury real estate industry. - **Architectural Design Services:** Distinctive features, such as the central core and stacked volumes, highlight the burgeoning demand for bespoke architectural solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plinth Wall Contemporary Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plinth-house.md) - [Limestone Plinth Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifftop-house.md) - [Weathered Stone Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotswold-house.md) - [Sandstone Brick Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house.md) - [Textured Local Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house.md) - [Limestone-Wrapped Rural Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/field-house.md) - [Textured Brick London Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nw10.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Brick Timber Garden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chestnut-plantation.md)