# Beach-Ready Timber Cylindrical Houses Austin Maynard Architects' Answers to Modern Sensitivities By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-02-11 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cylindrical-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/02/11/st-andrews-beach-house-austin-maynard-architects/) & [maynardarchitects](https://maynardarchitects.com/) Located in [Victoria, Australia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house), this contemporary cylindrical house presents a piece of architecture that makes quite the impression with its laid-back but creatively conceived exterior. Melbourne-based practice Austin Maynard Architects aimed to create an [unobtrusive presence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) with its design which also has roots in sustainability. The project is described as "building a vertical hard tent rather than a holiday home." Surely the aesthetic of the cylindrical house — dubbed the 'St. Andrews Beach House,' is quite elegant and unobtrusive. The natural exterior which is achieved through the subtle material use seamlessly integrates itself into the narrative of the surroundings. Moreover, the shape of the structure is made to make the most of the panoramic scene in the Mornington Peninsula. Photo Credits: [Derek Swalwell](https://www.derekswalwell.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Innovative designs integrating sustainable materials and construction practices for eco-friendly buildings. - **Vertical Living:** Creative solutions to issues of limited space in urban areas by building compact, cylindrical homes. - **Seamless Integration:** Incorporating natural environments into the design of modern architecture for a seamless and harmonious relationship between buildings and nature. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunities to integrate sustainable and eco-friendly practices into building design and construction. - **Real Estate:** Innovation in creative space utilization for compact, vertical living solutions in limited urban spaces. - **Tourism:** Construction of unique and aesthetically pleasing eco-friendly hotels in scenic locations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rammed Earth Coastal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house.md) - [Castle-Inspired Cylindrical Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-tec.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Modern Architectural Seaside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/strandhouse.md)