# Calm-Inducing Modern Homes SOA architekti and Richter Design Collaborate on 'House Lhotka' By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2021-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-lhotka References: [linka.news](https://www.linka.news/en/project-database/detail/house-lhotka/?ia=6kXLIufVdwgwNKmlQmWFqQ7Vpu+PL2rk) & [s-o-a.cz](https://s-o-a.cz/) European architecture studios [SOA architekti](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/park-of-memories) and Richter Design teamed up to create a high-end, modern residential home in the Czech Republic titled '[House Lhotka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house).' The house, which is divided into four volumes, boasts a sleek and soothing minimalist design. Surrounded by greenery and designed with an emphasis on natural light and open space, the home is intended to produce a "notion of floating" between its interior and exterior. At the center of the house is the dining room, which functions as the connecting point between the house's four sections. It also leads to the beautiful terrace, garden, and conservatory, which surround the home's backyard pool. With white walls and light wood finishing throughout the house, this [zen-inducing space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1) is able to be serene but not austere; it is a sanctuary that stills feels like a home. Image Credit: BoysPlayNice ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Minimalist Design Homes:** Opportunity for architects and interior designers to create high-end, modern residential homes with sleek, soothing and minimalist design. - **Natural Light-focused Homes:** Opportunity for architects and interior designers to design homes that emphasize natural light and open spaces for a calming effect. - **Indoor-outdoor Blended Homes:** Opportunity for architects and interior designers to design homes that create a flowing connection between interior and exterior spaces to create a soothing sanctuary-like environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to experiment with minimalist designs that create high-end, modern residential spaces with an emphasis on natural light and indoor-outdoor spaces. - **Interior Design:** There is an opportunity for interior designers to create serene and calming spaces by utilizing natural light and blending indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can invest in high-end properties with minimalist designs and natural light features that appeal to homeowners looking for a calm and relaxing atmosphere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md) - [Serene Heartwarming Villa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-minimale.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Tranquil Riverside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house.md) - [Tranquil Functional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-varun.md) - [Serene Timeless Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-hkarn.md) - [Terraced Light Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-poplars.md) - [Tranquil Elevated Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house.md)