# Valley-Side Pool Vistas House of Yards' Pool Offers a View of the Rhine Valley By Joey Haar | Published 2016-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-yards References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/10/25/house-of-yards-marte-marte-architects-vorarlberg-austria-rhine-valley-swimming-pool-concrete/) & [marte-marte](http://www.marte-marte.com/eng/projects/index/completed) The [House of Yards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos) is a residence in western Austria designed by Marte.Marte Architects. While the building's [sharp concrete design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1) is certainly a draw, House of Yards' piece de resistance is its pool, which offers an unhindered view of the sprawling Rhine Valley beneath the home. House of Yards is [built on a hill](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights) that overlooks the Rhine, which is a river valley running from the Netherlands, through Austria and Germany, and into Switzerland. The idyllic natural site is the most beautiful aspect of the home, which is why Marte.Marte chose to frame it for bathers. The House of Yards' pool runs to the edge of the house's patio, and an open section of the concrete wall gives those swimming a section through which they can take in the picturesque views. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Concrete Design:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in construction materials and techniques to create unique and visually appealing architectural designs. - **Integrated Landscapes:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in landscape architecture and outdoor spaces that seamlessly merge with natural surroundings. - **Visual Immersion:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in immersive technologies to enhance the visual experience and create unique perspectives for users. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the construction industry to develop new materials, designs, and techniques that integrate seamlessly with natural landscapes. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design to create structures that offer immersive experiences and take advantage of scenic environments. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the tourism and hospitality industry to create unique accommodations and experiences that offer breathtaking views and immerse guests in nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Unobstructive Hidden Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Underwater Pool Window Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hastingssunrise.md) - [Sloped Site Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house.md) - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md)