# Dark Minimalist Home Designs The Curacautin Lake House Takes Design Inspiration from Volcanic Rock By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curacautin-lake-house References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/curacautin-lake-house/) & [linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodolfo-wiedmaier-delorenzo-9554a721/?irgwc=1) Rodolfo Wiedmaier Delorenzo created the Curacautin Lake House with views of the Llaima volcano in Chile. The home features a unique design that pulls inspiration from the surrounding volcanic rock, with a dark exterior that is simple and geometric, clad in black galvanized steel. Using recycled native wood, the space has a warm interior that contrasts from the harsh exterior. Organized around a central living area, the floorplan was created to bring the family together in a soft and comforting environment. The large skylight fills the double-height main room with natural light that opens up the space and shows off all of the intricate wood features throughout. The large panels of glazing give the Curacautin Lake House expansive views of the stunning natural landscape, while the rooftop patio provides easy sightseeing of the Araucania Mountain range. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Volcanic Rock-inspired Design:** Opportunity to incorporate natural elements into architecture to create unique designs that blend with the environment. - **Minimalist Dark Colors:** Opportunity to create sleek and modern designs with minimalistic aesthetics using dark color schemes. - **Recycled Native Wood Interior:** Opportunity to add warmth to modern architectural designs by incorporating sustainable materials such as recycled wood. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers have an opportunity to create unique, nature-inspired designs that incorporate sustainable and minimalistic elements. - **Construction and Real Estate:** There is an opportunity for construction and real estate companies to use sustainable and local materials in building projects, creating eco-friendly and unique structures that appeal to a growing market of environmentally conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate sustainable and natural elements, such as recycled wood and natural lighting, to add warmth and create unique, minimalist aesthetics in modern design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Volcanic Terrain Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noir-peaks.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Charred Wood Mountain Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-jermyn-architecture.md) - [Volcano-Surrounding Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leit-house.md) - [Minimalist Stealthy Luxe Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-cabin.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Minimal Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caju-house.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md)