# Isolated Island Enclaves This Hill-Side Retreat is Stunning and Soothing By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-04-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-retreat References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/04/02/astounding-retreat-embracing-quietness-landscape/) & [marcgerritsen](http://www.marcgerritsen.com) Designed in a way to feel and look like an isolated hill-side retreat, this stunning space designed by architect Marc Gerritsen will make you drool. Exuding tranquility and taking on its soothing landscape and surrounding, this hill-side retreat is located on the breathtaking [island of Koh Samui](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel), Thailand. The secluded enclave-like home was designed by the architect to be a sort of therapeutic getaway from urban life. Surrounded by just green, Gerritsen calls his creation the 'Naked House' because it's isolated and is designed in a way to encourage a more casual way of life. “The house was a return to the basic values in life: good clean air, wide open space, quiet solitude. With these basic values you can be in a space that is uncluttered, and your mind can become still," says Gerritsen. "That’s also the reason behind the very basic materials that I have used: [concrete, wood, steel and glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1). There are no embellishments. The focus is on the space rather than the materials.” ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Isolated Retreats:** Creating retreat spaces that offer a sense of tranquility and isolation for individuals seeking a break from urban life. - **Therapeutic Getaways:** Designing spaces that promote relaxation, mindfulness, and mental well-being through immersive environments and simple, natural materials. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Utilizing basic, environmentally-friendly materials like concrete, wood, steel, and glass to create minimalist yet impactful structures that emphasize open space and clean air. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Developing secluded resorts and retreat centers that cater to individuals seeking a peaceful and rejuvenating escape. - **Wellness Tourism:** Catering to the growing demand for destinations that offer therapeutic experiences and promote mental well-being through immersive environments. - **Architectural Design:** Incorporating sustainable and minimalist design principles into residential and commercial projects to create spaces that prioritize simplicity, tranquility, and environmental consciousness. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Terracotta Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alloa-hills-weekend-home.md) - [Tranquil Island Wellness Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanya-wellness-retreat.md) - [Rejuvenating Ecological Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenite.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon.md) - [Minimal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenhouse.md)