# Catilevered Cove Homes The Gambier Island House Features a Private View By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-06-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gambier-island-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/04/gambier-island-house-by-omb-cantilevers-over-a-rocky-cliff-face/) & [officemb](http://www.officemb.ca/) Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers (OMB) was responsible for designing the Gambier Island House, a [contemporary cabin in the woods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin) located in Howe Sound, British Columbia. In fact, the site is especially remote; visitors can only travel there by boat through a private cove. The house features overlapping volumes nestled into the surrounding cliffside. However, the house [cantilevers above the rocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house) to optimize for the stunning seaside views. The Gamble Island House offers all of the luxuries and amenities of a modern home, while [touching lightly on the landscape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina) to lessen its environmental impact. The home's columns were made up of wood, cement board and glass; materials which were chosen for their easy assemblage and ability to meet environmental standards. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cantilevered Architecture:** Designing buildings that extend beyond their supports presents opportunities for unique and innovative designs. - **Remote Location Living:** Designing homes in remote locations that can only be accessed by boat creates opportunities for eco-friendly and self-sufficient living. - **Sustainable Materials:** Utilizing environmentally friendly materials such as wood, cement board, and glass in construction offers opportunities for reducing the environmental impact of buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Designers and architects have the opportunity to create innovative structures using cantilevered designs. - **Real Estate:** Developers can market remote locations as exclusive and eco-friendly, appealing to buyers seeking a unique lifestyle. - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore new techniques and materials to build sustainable and environmentally friendly structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Getaway Cabin Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halfmoon-bay.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Coastal Forest Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openspace-architecture.md) - [Elevated Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-river-valley-lookout.md) - [Coastline Liminality Canadian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-liminal-house.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Timber Bridge Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/91-cedar-house.md)