# Doorless Californian Homes Butler Armsden's Residence is Divided and Boasts a Large Outdoor Area By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-06-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/californian-home1 References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/13/valley-of-the-moon-house-butler-armsden-northern-california-usa/) & [butlerarmsden](https://www.butlerarmsden.com/) American architecture studio Butler Armsden creates a Californian home that has no official entrance. "The entire complex is square in plan" and boasts a strategic arrangement of [cedar-clad volumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lj-residence) that aim to accommodate both private living and communal events. The property can be accessed "through a covered walkway that leads to the outdoor space." From then on, each of the Californian home's modules has its own entrance. Butler Armsden designs the layout of the residence to take advantage of the property's lush surroundings through a [maximization of outdoor space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house). The house is situated in the Northern part of the country and its title — 'Valley of the Moon,' subtly references "the ancient name given by Native American tribes" to these parts of the valley. Photo Credits: [Joe Fletcher](http://www.joefletcher.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Doorless Homes:** The concept of doorless homes challenges traditional notions of privacy and entrance, creating opportunities for innovative security and access solutions. - **Maximization of Outdoor Space:** Designing homes with a focus on maximizing outdoor space opens up possibilities for incorporating nature and creating unique living experiences. - **Cedar-clad Volumes:** Using cedar cladding in architectural design offers opportunities for eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing solutions for building exteriors. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new ways to redefine the concept of home and create innovative designs that challenge traditional ideas of privacy and entrance. - **Security:** The concept of doorless homes presents opportunities for security companies to develop innovative access control and surveillance systems for residential properties. - **Outdoor Living:** The trend of maximizing outdoor space opens up opportunities for landscape architects and outdoor furniture companies to create unique and engaging outdoor living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupertino-courtyard-house.md) - [Wave-Inspired Malibu Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-lane-residence.md) - [Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur.md) - [Materially Expressive Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alma-switch-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Private Lifestyle Minimal Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-residence.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Blackened Wooden Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centered-home.md)