# Free-Flowing Beach Homes This Beachfront Property Features Interlocking Pavilions By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beachfront-property References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/08/29/a-house-at-point-lonsdale-by-studio101-architects/) & [studio101.au](http://www.studio101.com.au/) Studio101 Architects designed a [beachfront property](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house) at Point Lonsdale, Australia. The architects made use of the coastal location by designing a floor plan that followed the natural topography of the site. It involved linking [three pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house) via a circulatory spine, effectively creating an efficient layout. The primary living space, which contains the kitchen, living and dining areas, is located in the norther pavilion, which hovers above a masonry platform. The position allows for increased solar exposure and access to beautiful views. The exterior of the pavilions are coated in [White Cypress timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat), which complements the concrete blocked walls. The block work spine has the special function of establishing a continuity between the indoor and outdoor spaces. Operable glazing (done with Argon gas for greater sustainability) and louvre windows ensure the flow of ventilation, as well as create a balance between the levels of openness and intimacy of the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 8% | 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 - **Efficient Layout Design:** Creating a floor plan that follows the natural topography of the site can revolutionize the way buildings are constructed and improve the overall efficiency of the layout. - **Sustainable Building Materials:** Using sustainable building materials like White Cypress timber and Argon gas for glazing could become a trend in construction, as more people focus on eco-friendly architecture. - **Indoor-outdoor Continuity:** Creating a continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces can become a trend in architectural design, as people look to live in spaces that provide a seamless transition between the two. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and builders can take inspiration from this design to develop eco-friendly, efficient and sustainable buildings. - **Real Estate:** Developers can capitalize on the trend of indoor-outdoor living and efficient layouts to create more desirable and marketable beachfront properties. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** There is a growing demand for sustainable construction materials, which could lead to new opportunities for manufacturers of eco-friendly materials like White Cypress timber and Argon gas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light-Filled Open Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house.md) - [External Walkway Pavilion-Style Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mango-lane-house.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Coastal View Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-drive-residence.md) - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md)