# Contemporary Spanish-Style Homes The Stradella House is SAOTA's First Project in Los Angeles By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-spanishstyle-home References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/24/saota-turns-spanish-style-house-into-contemporary-stradella-villa-bel-air/) & [saota](http://www.saota.com/) The [renovation and expansion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia) of a sizable contemporary Spanish-style home is SAOTA's first venture into the residential narrative of Los Angeles California. The project involved a 1,189 square meter space and a structure that dates back to the 70s. The Cape Town-based architectural firm decided "to strip the existing house back to its timber skeleton" with the intention of maximizing and opening up the space to the surrounding [panoramic views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95). Situated in the neighborhood of Bel Air, the contemporary Spanish-style home offers dwellers glimpses to Downtown LA and the Pacific Ocean. SAOTA focuses on providing a mixed material building that answers to the expectations of modernist design, one that attains to some extent its Spanish 70s origin and provides its residents with a degree of privacy. Photo Credits:[Adam Letch](http://adamletch.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 58% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Renovation and Expansion:** Opportunity for companies specializing in renovating and expanding existing structures. - **Maximizing Space and Views:** Potential for innovative solutions that optimize space and enhance panoramic views. - **Mixed Material Building Design:** Demand for companies offering mixed material building designs that combine modernist and traditional elements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Architectural firms and construction companies can capitalize on the opportunity to renovate and expand existing properties. - **Interior Design:** Interior design companies can offer creative solutions to maximize space and highlight panoramic views. - **Building Materials:** Companies in the building materials industry can provide innovative materials that combine modernist design with traditional aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Sculptural LA Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Hollywood Regency Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordell-drive.md) - [Concrete House Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mar-vista-house.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md) - [Panoramic Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95.md) - [Hillside Mid-Century Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasadena-hillside-home.md) - [Colorfully Bright Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-house.md)