# Hat-Shaped Metal-Topped Holiday Cabins Studio Ellsinger Designs the Hee House with a Metal Roof By Amy Duong | Published 2024-12-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hee-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/12/17/studio-ellsinger-hee-house-sweden/) & [ellsinger](https://ellsinger.com/)  Local design firm [Studio Ellsinger](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-roof-house) has completed the design of the Hee House, which is a [small holiday cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday-home) on the west coast of Sweden. The home is defined by its [hat-shaped metal roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ridge-house) which is meant to draw attention and also protect guests from the surroundings. It is named Hee House after the nearby beach at Heestrand and it is a space for a young family. The co-founder of the studio, Mikael Ellsinger speaks about the space with Dezeen, sharing "Our house aimed to leave the ground and its surroundings as untouched as possible, as well as triggering curiosity. The clients had bought a very rural and wild plot on the west coast of Sweden, and they wanted a similar approach. This resulted in a home with a tiny footprint where the spaces were allowed to grow upwards, making it possible to fit a lot of surprises in a very small building." Image Credit: Christopher Hunt ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 33% - 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 - **Hat-shaped Architectural Designs:** Architectural designs featuring hat-shaped structures are gaining attention for their ability to enhance both visual appeal and functionality, offering new possibilities in eco-friendly and efficient construction. - **Minimal Footprint Architecture:** The trend towards minimizing a building's physical footprint showcases innovative design approaches that maximize spatial usage while maintaining environmental harmony. - **Curiosity-driven Design:** Designing spaces that evoke curiosity by incorporating unexpected and playful elements enhances user engagement and can transform the interaction with built environments. ### Where This Applies - **Eco-tourism Accommodations:** The eco-tourism industry is embracing unique accommodations like hat-shaped cabins, prioritizing sustainable practices and immersive nature experiences for travelers. - **Sustainable Construction:** Sustainable construction is exploring innovative methods such as minimally invasive building designs that respect and integrate with the natural landscape. - **Architectural Design Firms:** Architectural firms are leveraging creative design concepts that focus on both aesthetic appeal and functional innovation, paving the way for novel residential solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Book-Inspired Timber-Lined Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hat-house.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Geometric Timber Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amunt.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Tar-Coated Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-tjurpannan.md) - [Juxtaposing Traditionally Modular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hihat-house.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Modular Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piil.md) - [Miniature Seaside Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-mcgee.md)