# Colorful Marshland Abodes The Broombank House is Located on Frolic-Worthy Meadow By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/broombank-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/08/31/broomfield-riverside-house-suffolk-soup-architects/) & [souparchitects](http://souparchitects.com/) British studio Soup Architects designed the 'Broombank House,' a riverside residence located on a beautiful meadow along the River Alde, in Suffolk, England. The flexible, two-storey home, designed as a part-time residence for a family with two children, features an urban entrance that establishes the view that is maintained throughout the home. The walls of the lower level are made from hand-made brick, and the roof, which slopes downward, is made from sedum. The ground floor sits comfortably on the embankment of the slanted site, while the more condensed first floor balances above. Inside, a spacious, open-plan kitchen and adjoining dining area connect to the sheltered terrace (covered by the cantilevered upper floor) through a set of glass sliding doors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 10% | 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 - **Riverside Residences:** Opportunity for architects and builders to design and construct innovative homes that take advantage of waterfront locations and incorporate unique design elements. - **Flexible Living Spaces:** Potential for interior designers and furniture manufacturers to create adaptable and multi-functional spaces that can accommodate changing family dynamics and lifestyles. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** Demand for eco-friendly building materials and techniques to reduce the environmental impact of residential construction projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to push the boundaries of traditional home design and create innovative and visually appealing riverside residences. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to create flexible living spaces that maximize functionality and comfort within limited floor areas. - **Construction:** Growing demand for construction companies to adopt sustainable building practices and utilize environmentally-friendly materials in residential projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Riverside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house.md) - [River-Overlooking Red-Brick Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lowater.md) - [Curved Brick Entertaining Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sobremesa-house.md) - [Leaf-Inspired Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leaf-house-1.md) - [Water-Powered Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breach-house.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Victorian Home Modular Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-road.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creek-cabin.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md)