# Gabled Cedar Paneling Homes Robert Gurney Architect Designs the Cotton Patch Hills House By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-patch-hills-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/02/28/cotton-patch-hills-robert-gurney-delaware-cedar-shingles/) & [robertgurneyarchitect](https://robertgurneyarchitect.com/)  American design studio Robert Gurney Architect finishes a house along the beachfront dubbed the [Cotton Patch Hills House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-incorporated). It is located in Delaware and is defined by its simplistic pure form that is made from white cedar, fiber-cement paneling, and salvaged barn wood. The namesake celebrates where the community is rooted as it is in Bethany Beach, Delaware. The design focus was to create a holiday home for an empty-nester couple -- it is a tranquil relaxing place that overlooks the water. The house is a '[modern retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly-1)' with an indoor-outdoor living experience. It separates into [several gabled roof volumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eight-gables) that have a glazed connector in the middle. The team explains, "The simple and pure forms are designed to respond to the program and site." Image Credit: Jennifer Hughes ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 21% - 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Simplistic Architectural Forms:** Exploring minimalist designs in architecture can lead to innovative approaches that prioritize functionality and form integration. - **Indoor-outdoor Living Experiences:** Creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces offers opportunities for holistic lifestyle designs that blur traditional boundaries. - **Gabled Roof Volumes:** Utilizing gabled roof structures in modern architecture presents possibilities for reimagining traditional elements with contemporary aesthetics. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating sustainable materials and simplistic design principles can revolutionize the way buildings are conceptualized and constructed. - **Real Estate Development:** Emphasizing indoor-outdoor living spaces in property development can offer unique selling points and cater to a growing demand for integrated lifestyle experiences. - **Construction and Materials:** Exploring innovative roofing solutions like gabled roof volumes opens up opportunities to enhance structural aesthetics and efficiency in construction projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Mountainside Cedar Alpine Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elizabeth-roberts-architects.md) - [Modern cedar homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadowlark.md) - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Gabled Annexe Vintage Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solitgarreau-residence.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md)