# Cantilevered Hillside Homes The Casa Monterrey Features a Projected Swimming Pool By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-05-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-monterrey References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/05/19/casa-monterrey-house-mexico-tadao-ando/) & [tadao-ando](http://www.tadao-ando.com/) Japanese architect Tadao Ando has designed [Casa Monterrey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri), a hillside family home located in Mexico's Cumbres de Monterrey National Park. The house features breathtaking views of the Sierra Las Mitras mountains, best enjoyed from the [protruding swimming pool, which cantilevers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence) over the hills' edge towards the horizon. The hilly topography also allowed the architect to build [horizontal and vertical concrete plains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1) at different heights and positions, one of which acts as a poolside terrace. The master bedroom and living room open out to this pool terrace. Inside, the home is divided into two wings, and features luxurious amenities such as an open-plan living area, a double-height library, a gallery, wine cellar and a spacious home gym. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 9% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Cantilevered Architecture:** The use of cantilevered structures in architecture creates unique and visually stunning designs that push the boundaries of traditional building methods. - **Integration of Nature:** The incorporation of natural landscapes into architectural designs allows for a seamless fusion of man-made structures and the surrounding environment, enhancing the overall living experience. - **Luxurious Home Amenities:** The inclusion of high-end amenities such as home gyms, wine cellars, and double-height libraries in residential properties caters to the demand for personalized and lavish living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers have opportunities to explore innovative and structurally unique designs by incorporating cantilevered elements in their projects. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the integration of nature trend by creating upscale properties that seamlessly blend with the surrounding landscape, increasing their desirability and value. - **Home Fitness and Wellness:** The rise in luxurious home gyms in high-end residential properties presents an opportunity for fitness equipment manufacturers and wellness brands to develop premium and tailored products for this niche market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Dynamic Volume Hillside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md)