# Treehouse-Inspired Lakehomes Carlos Zwick's New Lakehouse Draws Inspiration from Mies van der Rohe By Francesca Mercurio | Published 2021-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlos-zwick References: [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/modern-treehouse-carlos-zwick-nestles-elevated-lakeside-potsdam-germany-08-13-2021/) & [carlos-zwick.de](https://www.carlos-zwick.de/portfolio/haus-am-see/) Architect Carlos Zwick has reimagined the traditional lake home in a new [lakefront treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse). The home sits on the historic lake property in Postdam, Germany. The house is owned by the architect himself, who wanted to create an inviting family-oriented lake retreat. The architect drew inspiration from architect Mies [van](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-der-waals-speaker) der Rohes' Farnsworth [House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake) - a single-story home cantilevered above the ground by steel posts. The home sits above ground on steel stilts and is clad with timber. The home is single-storied and is nestled perfectly around the existing trees on the property. The home is completed with large sliding panels which allow for panoramic views of the water. The main living space has an open-concept plan, however, the architect made sure it can eventually be divided into private spaces if new accommodating arrangements are required as the family grows. Image Credit: Jose Campos, [designboom](https://www.designboom.com/architecture/modern-treehouse-carlos-zwick-nestles-elevated-lakeside-potsdam-germany-08-13-2021/), [carlos-zwick.de](https://www.carlos-zwick.de/portfolio/haus-am-see/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Treehouse-inspired Homes:** Designing homes that mimic treehouses and connect to nature. - **Single-story Cantilevered Homes:** Homes with an elevated structure and open-concept plan, offering panoramic views of surroundings. - **Open-concept Family Homes:** Designing flexible living spaces in single-story homes, allowing communal living while providing privacy. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Residential Real Estate:** Developing new properties with eco-friendly treehouse-inspired designs and open-concept family-oriented floorplans. - **Architecture and Design:** Inventing innovative, eco-friendly designs for single-story cantilever homes, creating a visceral connection to nature. - **Construction and Building Materials:** Creating energy-efficient materials and eco-friendly building solutions for treehouse-inspired lake homes and modernist homes built on stilts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Lake Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Pavilion-Style Lakeside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clearwater-lake-retreat.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Mid-Century-Themed Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohlin-cywinski-jackson.md) - [A-Frame Forest Tranquil Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prez-palacios-arquitectos-asociados.md)