# Giant Boulder Homes Amey Kandalgaonkar's Design Exudes Chic and Experimental Modernism By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boulder-home References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/22/house-inside-a-rock-amey-kandalgaonkar-concept/) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/ameyzing_architect/) Amey Kandalgaonkar puts forth her renderings of a stunning and experimental boulder home that is designed to mimic the aesthetics of the Mada'in Saleh necropolis — "a [UNESCO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lovyatra) world heritage site in Saudi Arabia." The Shanghai-based creative attempts to bring the contemporary movement to the next level. She was strongly captivated by images of rock-cut tombs. Appropriately dubbed 'House Inside a Rock,' Amey Kandalgaonkar 's concept is one of those striking ideas that capture the eye of the audience. The renderings of the boulder home depict a liveable structure that is seamlessly inserted within a gigantic rock. The textural discrepancy effortlessly adds a keen, one-of-a-kind element. In addition to this, Amey Kandalgaonkar envisions the boulder home to be on the luxe side of [contemporary aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-coachella), hence, she adds a swimming pool to the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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's Driving This Trend - **Experimental Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to push the boundaries of design by creating unique and unconventional structures like the boulder home. - **Integration of Nature:** Incorporating natural elements into architectural designs, such as living structures nestled within rocks, presents an opportunity to create harmonious and sustainable living spaces. - **Luxury Contemporary Living:** Combining contemporary aesthetics with luxurious features, like the addition of a swimming pool, opens up opportunities to create exclusive and high-end residential experiences. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new possibilities in design and materials to create innovative structures that integrate with the environment and offer unique living experiences. - **Real Estate:** Luxury real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for exclusive and unconventional living spaces by offering unique properties with natural elements and high-end amenities. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Hotels and resorts can leverage experimental architecture and novel design concepts to attract guests seeking unique and memorable experiences, like staying in a boulder home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Water Basin-Based Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-rock.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md) - [Boulder-Resembling Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrse.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md)