# Underwater Pool Window Residences SMStudio Designs the Hastings-Sunrise Project in Vancouver By Amy Duong | Published 2023-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hastingssunrise References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/09/27/smstudio-house-vancouver-neighbourhood/) & [smstudio](https://www.smstudio.ca/)  [Canadian design firm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/architecture-building-culture) [SMStudio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-floating-house-1) created the Hastings-Sunrise studio, which is a residential neighborhood located in East Vancouver. It is defined by gridded fiber-cement cladding and a [swimming pool with underwater windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10m) to see through for a unique and dynamic look. The home takes over what was once a bungalow first constructed in the 50s. The team states, "This house was designed for a small family that loved their neighborhood but needed a more functional house and floor plan that would suit their lifestyle and needs. Originally this was a challenge, but it provided an opportunity to explore how we could utilize a standard, lower-cost building material in an interesting way. The result is a bold, playful facade that plays with light and shadow, creating interest and intrigue." Image Credit: SMStudio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 18% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Gridded Fiber-cement Cladding:** Innovative use of gridded fiber-cement cladding creates a bold and playful facade that plays with light and shadow, offering opportunities for unique aesthetic designs. - **Swimming Pool with Underwater Windows:** Integrating underwater windows in swimming pools presents an opportunity to create a unique and dynamic look, offering homeowners the chance to experience a different perspective while swimming. - **Functional House Design:** Designing functional houses with unique floor plans that suit the homeowners' lifestyles and needs offers an opportunity for creating innovative and personalized living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** The architectural and design industry can explore the use of gridded fiber-cement cladding to create visually interesting facades and bring innovative designs to life. - **Swimming Pool Construction:** The swimming pool construction industry can embrace the integration of underwater windows to offer homeowners a visually captivating swimming experience. - **Real Estate:** In the real estate industry, designing functional houses with unique floor plans can attract potential buyers looking for personalized and practical living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Fortress-Like Dynamic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liminal-house.md) - [Unobstructive Hidden Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Nature-Inspired Poolside Homestay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miyue-blue-and-white-island-pool-homestay.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-gills.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md)