# Cliff-Hanging Houses ‘House Holman' is a Daring Epic Oceanside Mansion By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-holman References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/House-Holman-by-Durbach-Block-Architects-An-Extension-to-the-Sea) & [durbachblock](http://durbachblock.com/pages/index.html) Perched precariously atop a [stunning Australian cliff-side](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur), [House Holman](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house) is a mansion straight out of a James Bond villian’s fantasy. Designed by ‘Durbach Block Architects,’ the post-modern structure is a veritable palace that commands an uninterruptedly panoramic vista of breathtaking quality. With that being said, House Holman's interior is equally fascinating. With [curving walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-horns) and a decidedly minimalist style, House Holman even seems to mimic the contours of it’s coastline foundation. If heaven is all I want it to be, then I'll see you in House Holman. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 22% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Cliff-hanging Architecture:** Architects can explore designs that defy traditional foundations and utilize natural landscapes to create bold, visually-stunning structures. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** There is an opportunity to create interior spaces that are cohesive with the architectural design of the building, allowing for an uninterrupted flow from exterior to interior. - **Post-modern Palaces:** The concept of a modern-day palace could disrupt the luxury housing industry by challenging traditional notions of opulence and extravagance. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry has the opportunity to create bold, visually-stunning structures that challenge traditional foundations and utilize natural landscapes. - **Real Estate:** The luxury real estate industry can be disrupted by the creation of new, innovative properties that redefine the concept of extravagance and opulence. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can incorporate innovative architecture and design concepts to create unique, memorable guest experiences that leverage the natural landscape to create breathtaking vistas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Sculptural Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fractal-facade-house.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Privacy-Focused Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md)