# L-Shaped Architecture The 'Vame' House in South Africa is an ideal Getaway By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-south-africa References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/02/vame-by-stefan-antoni-olmesdahl-truen-architects/) & [saota](http://www.saota.com/) The 'Vame' House in South Africa designed by Stefan Antoni Olmesdahl Truen Architects is meant as a [vacation home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa) for a couple living in New York. Since both individuals are involved in the photography and film industry, they wanted a place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city, but also use the space for work too. The firm came up with this [open-concept design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house) that features a [studio in the basement area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house-1) of the house, and ample views to look out when the two are in need of inspiration. The house is done in an L-shape, which allows for scenic outlooks in even more directions. If this wasn't enough to relax, the structure also has a pool for the owners to jump in to get those creative juices flowing even more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open-concept Living:** The 'Vame' House's open-concept design allows for a live-work space that inspires creativity. - **Scenic Views for Inspiration:** The L-shaped architecture of the 'Vame' House taps into natural surroundings for creative inspiration. - **Incorporating Work Space in Home Design:** The 'Vame' House includes a photography studio in its basement, showing the opportunity to incorporate work space in home design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The L-shaped design of the 'Vame' House highlights the opportunity for architects to create homes that blend live-work spaces with natural surroundings. - **Hospitality:** The 'Vame' House's resort-like design is an opportunity for hospitality brands to incorporate live-work spaces in vacation rentals. - **Media Production:** The 'Vame' House's design, which includes a photography studio, showcases the opportunity for media production companies to create custom live-work spaces for their staff and clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md) - [Geometric African Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-primary-shapes.md) - [Wavy Concrete Roof-Topped Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaazh-house.md) - [Thick-Walled Coastal Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hytte-riverview.md) - [Monolithic Sleek Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vollerup-atrium.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Pyramid-Like Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oza-sabbeth-architects.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md)