# Rectangular Modern Cliffside Houses This Chic Residence by OOAK is Located on the Karpathos Island By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cliffside-houses References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/17/holiday-home-on-karpathos-greece-ooak-architects/) & [ooakarchitects](http://www.ooakarchitects.com/) Karpathos -- an island in Greece, is home to a stunning cliffside house that has been designed by Stockholm-based architectural practice OOAK. The dwelling is situated in a remote location and the views prove to be breathtaking. Taking cues from the surrounding landscape, the firm looked to maximize the experience of the topography, while producing a non-invasive architectural agent to Karpathos. While some companies produce designs that mimic the landscape, OOAK chose a different approach for the cliffside house. The studio attempted to slot the structure in "as an object" that "complements and enhances the [rugged hillside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope)." From a contemporary point of view, OOAK definitely succeeds in doing so by choosing a [minimalist and geometrically simple silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretpec) with a soft tonal palette. Photo Credits: Ake E:son Lindman, Yorgos Kordakis ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Cliffside Architecture:** Opportunity for innovative designs that complement and enhance natural landscapes. - **Minimalist Design:** Potential for creating visually appealing structures with geometric simplicity and soft color palettes. - **Remote Location Living:** Increasing demand for unique homes in secluded and breathtaking settings. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** A chance for architects and designers to explore new ways of integrating structures with natural surroundings. - **Construction:** Opportunities for construction companies to specialize in building unique, cliffside homes. - **Tourism and Real Estate:** Potential for development of luxury vacation properties in remote, scenic locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textural Greek Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwand-house.md) - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Textured Local Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house.md) - [Mountainside Nature Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-lofos.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Greek Countryside Rural Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-an-olive-grove.md) - [Sloped Site Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house.md) - [Coastal Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md)