# Forest-Framed Residences The Forest Villa MB Integrates a Timber Roof with Its Woodland Setting By Amy Duong | Published 2026-07-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-villa-mb References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2026/07/14/tom-kneepkens-forest-villa-home-netherlands/)  The [Forest Villa MB](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guapuruvu) is designed around the existing woodland in Noordwijk, the Netherlands, using a [gridded timber roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house-2) that adapts to the surrounding trees rather than replacing them. Created by architect Tom Kneepkens, the exposed space-frame structure extends beyond the home's enclosed rooms, leaving open sections that frame the tree canopy overhead. Raised on a pale concrete plinth, the residence is organized around a central corridor with courtyards positioned according to the existing landscape, allowing architecture and vegetation to coexist throughout the site. Large expanses of full-height glazing connect the living, dining, and kitchen areas to the [surrounding forest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orchard-house), while the bedroom, bathroom, and circulation spaces adopt a darker, more intimate atmosphere. Deep brown timber beams, dark cabinetry, grey rendered walls, and deep green furnishings reinforce the natural palette indoors, contrasting with the crisp grey exterior walls. Image Credit: Peter Baas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 84% - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tree-adaptive Architecture:** Buildings shaped around existing vegetation signal potential for premium residential design that preserves mature landscapes while creating highly site-specific living experiences. - **Exposed Timber Frameworks:** Visible structural grids are redefining interiors and exteriors as expressive design systems that merge sustainability, craft, and spatial flexibility. - **Indoor Forest Immersion:** Full-height glazing and courtyard planning reflect growing demand for homes that deliver continuous visual and emotional connection to natural surroundings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Architecture:** Custom homes that integrate rather than clear natural sites present new value propositions for architects serving eco-conscious luxury clients. - **Sustainable Construction:** Timber-forward structural approaches create opportunities for lower-impact building methods with strong aesthetic differentiation. - **Luxury Real Estate:** Forest-framed properties offer distinctive market positioning by combining privacy, biophilic design, and environmental sensitivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Collaborative Sub-Penthouse Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/subpenthouse.md) - [Proprietary Designed In-House Reformers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inhouse-reformer.md) - [stunning brutalist grottos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-grotto.md) - [Edwardian House Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crouch-end-house.md) - [Concrete Dune Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-nouvelle-vagu.md) - [Heritage House Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snider-house.md) - [Site-Responsive Architectural Approaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martn-martn-arquitectos.md) - [Monolithic Forested Estates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pine-house.md) - [Modern Perforated Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/medical-complex.md)