# Cliff-Hanging Cottages The Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ Home is Mysterious By Shiori Mine | Published 2012-06-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greg-wright-architects-las-palmeras References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2012/06/contemporary-las-palmeras-vacation-houses-by-greg-wright-architects/) & [gwarchitects.co.za](http://www.gwarchitects.co.za/?m=2&s=1&idkey=601) When you first take a glance at the Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ holiday home, you wouldn’t expect to find two residences in this cliff-hanging abode. The teetering [beachside house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-quinto-sol) contains two vacation pads, one on top of the other. The breathtaking modern dwelling is surrounded by picturesque ocean views and rock faces. The architects designed the space to be [built straight into the cliffside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas), fusing the building into its natural environment. The uninterrupted glass walls allow homeowners to enjoy the magnificent seaside scenery throughout the space. Feeling like a morning dip after sipping on a relaxing cappuccino? This spacious residence has an open-concept living room that takes you straight to the gorgeous [cliff-hanging infinity pool](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur). The Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ beach house is equipped with all the essential summer vacation necessities. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cliffside Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create unique living spaces by building into nature's landscapes. - **Seaside Vacation Homes:** Opportunity for tourism and real estate industries to capitalize on the desire for oceanic views and beachy relaxation in holiday homes. - **Open-concept Living:** Opportunity for interior design and architecture industries to create seamless living spaces that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor areas. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create structures that complement their natural surroundings, providing unique and beautiful homes. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for the tourism industry to provide a new kind of vacation experience by offering vacation rentals with a seaside view. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for the real estate industry to offer high-end vacation homes that prioritize relaxation and nature's beauty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Coastal Holiday Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ferran.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Luxurious Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living.md) - [Coastal Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence.md) - [Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot-villas.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md)