# Intimate Timber Dwellings The Oak Pass Guest House is Spacious and Homey By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guest-house References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/11/04/oak-pass-guest-house-walker-workshop/) & [walkerworkshop](http://www.walkerworkshop.com/) The Oak Pass Guest House, designed by [Walker Workshop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-kiawe), is constructed out of [fire-resistant timber planks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence). The home is located in a heavily wooded area of Beverly Hills, California. In fact, the house is surrounded by at least [100 live oak trees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lj-residence), earning its appellation "Oak Pass." The timber planks are offset by a cool concrete material and large glass windows which accommodate the beautiful views and natural light. The architects' main challenge was to design a house that was sleek, sophisticated and modern, but still felt like a "home." Though the ground floor living areas are expansive, the home retains a rather cozy vibe, proving that spaciousness and intimacy are not mutually exclusive design categories. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 47% | 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 - **Timber Construction:** Opportunities for using fire-resistant timber planks and other reclaimed materials in modern and sustainable home design. - **Nature-inspired Architecture:** Designing buildings with heavy emphasis on natural elements and using nearby plants as inspiration in structural and aesthetic features. - **Luxury Home Comforts in Nature:** Creating living spaces that offer coziness and luxury in remote, outdoor locations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects could use this as an opportunity for offering sustainable options for homeowners who prefer natural elements in their homes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers could explore more natural and cozy design options for remote or forest-like locations. - **Construction Materials:** Construction material manufacturing could potentially explore more durable and eco-friendly materials for contemporary building construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Level Aesthetic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Oak Wood-Clad Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palo-quemado.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md) - [Timber-Framed Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-oak-ride-residence.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Asian Material Suburban Residents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house.md) - [Elevated Timber-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-bay-house.md)