# Deceptive Floating Structures This House Uses Enhanced Visual Design to Look Like It's Floating By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-structure References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/8/floating-house-singapore-park-associates) & [parkassociates.sg](http://parkassociates.com.sg/) One architecture firm looks to meld function with beauty and uses an illusionary layer to create this floating structure. Labeled ‘The House Out of the Floating Box’ by 'Park + Associates,' this home was designed as a coherent space looking to "preserve the necessary simplicity of the spaces." Located in Bedock, a neighborhood in Singapore, the visually impressive home earned its name because of the illusionary design that makes it look like the upper level of the home is floating. The architects used a glass front, wrapped in a mesh skin to give it that astonishing appearance of a floating structure. The layout of the house is open and inviting, using the space efficiently to create a welcoming atmosphere. The [minimalistic design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa) carries through to the washroom where it uses an [all-white motif and natural lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-lightness). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Illusionary Design:** The use of illusionary design in architecture creates visually impressive structures that challenge traditional perceptions. - **Coherent Spaces:** The design focus on coherent spaces in architecture aims to preserve simplicity and functionality. - **Efficient Space Utilization:** Architecture that prioritizes efficient space utilization creates inviting and practical living environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore new design techniques and materials to create visually stunning and functional spaces through illusionary design. - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can incorporate concepts of coherent spaces and efficient space utilization to enhance the functionality and aesthetic appeal of residential properties. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace minimalist and all-white motifs to create visually pleasing interiors that maximize natural lighting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Floating Canopy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holocene-house.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Floating Level Aesthetic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Fortress-Like Dynamic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liminal-house.md)