# Salvaged Wooden Boathouses Andersson-Wise's Bunny Run Boat Dock is on Lake Austin By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunny-run-boat-dock References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/02/andersson-wise-architects-new-salvaged-materials-rustic-bunny-run-boat-dock-boathouse-austin-texas/) & [anderssonwise](http://www.anderssonwise.com/projects/id/51/) Andersson-Wise, an American architecture studio, recently designed a [boathouse on Lake Austin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living) called the 'Bunny Run Boat Dock.' Crafted from a combination of raw materials and [salvaged wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bangalow-road-house), the boathouse has an intentionally cobbled-together look that's reminiscent of the lakeside shanties that one might imagine in a episode of 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.' The Bunny Run Boat Dock is a multifunctional building. It's lowest level, on the water, contains [two boat slips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse). In the loft above, the boathouse holds an open air bar replete with comfortable seating as well as a balcony from which swimmers can leap into the lake below. At about 15 feet above the surface, jumping from the balcony is sure to be a thrill for any kids that get to hang out around the Bunny Run Boat Dock. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Salvage Architecture:** Architecture design using recycled materials, bringing rustic styles to new and modern structures. - **Multipurpose Lakefront Structures:** Designing buildings to serve multiple purposes, including recreational and housing, for lakefront and waterfront properties. - **Eco-friendly Boathouses:** Creating boathouses that blend into their natural surroundings with environmentally friendly materials and construction techniques. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Companies can promote the use of sustainable materials and multipurpose structures to reduce waste and provide unique designs. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can look to incorporate eco-friendly and versatile structures when designing lakefront properties to appeal to environmentally conscious buyers. - **Boating and Watercraft:** Boat manufacturers can find opportunities to create boats that fit into the rustic and natural aesthetic of modern boathouses and docks. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lakeside Lab Hub Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boathouse-zuka.md) - [Floating Creek Pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-roost-1.md) - [Lakeside Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md) - [Follie-Inspired Boat-Shaped Annexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-fair-hill.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md)