# Free-Spirited Flats The Modern Gipsy House by Craig Steely Architecture By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gipsy-house References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2009/04/28/hillside-gipsy-house-in-berkeley-california/) & [craigsteely](http://craigsteely.com/projects/gipsy_house) The Gipsy House in Berkeley, California is a contemporary, [natural wood home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg) designed by architect Craig Steely. [Buried into the hillside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1), the wooden and glass structure is cozy but also makes the most of the spectacular view. Inside the Gipsy House is a gorgeous [floating staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1) and a very modern wood and marble bathroom. Due to the many wood elements, the Gipsy House retains a strong connection to nature as well as a calming simplicity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Natural Wood Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative, eco-friendly structures using natural wood materials. - **Hillside Homes:** Potential for architects to maximize views and create unique living experiences by designing homes built into hillsides. - **Floating Staircases:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for designers and contractors to create visually striking and space-saving staircase designs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to explore new methods and materials to create sustainable and nature-inspired homes. - **Interior Design:** Innovation opportunity for interior designers to incorporate natural wood and modern elements to create calming and visually appealing spaces. - **Construction:** Potential for contractors and builders to specialize in designing and constructing hillside homes with unique features like floating staircases. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wagon-Inspired Compact Rustic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gypsy.md) - [Wood Cladded Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafton-house.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Juxtaposing South Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-bay.md) - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md) - [Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebo-house.md)