# Croatian Paradise Homes The House U by 3LHD Overlooks the Water and Dubrovnik By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-u References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/croatian-paradise-overlooking-water/) & [3lhd](http://www.3lhd.com/en/projects/house-u/gallery/selection/) Dream homes like [House U](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake) are places where anything seems possible. With land rising behind it, water stretched in front of it and the town of Ploče quarter of Dubrovnik, Croatia, below, House U is a luxury residence many people will aspire to own. What makes this structure stand out from similar contemporary designs is how the clean lines and boxy shape contrasts with the [rocky setting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri). Designed by 3LHD, House U is meant to accommodate a parents with grown children who have families of their own. Large enough for just an extended clan, is boasts [two structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house): one for the parents and the other for their children. In this way, House U seems almost like a private resort. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Living:** The trend towards luxury living continues to rise as people aspire to own homes with stunning architecture and breathtaking scenery. - **Multigenerational Living:** The trend towards multigenerational living creates an opportunity for architectural firms to design homes with separate living spaces for different generations. - **Contrasting Shapes and Settings:** The trend towards contrasting the shapes and lines of modern architecture with the natural surroundings creates an opportunity for inventive and eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can take advantage of the trend towards luxury and multigenerational living by designing innovative homes with stunning scenery and separate living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Real estate professionals can capitalize on the trend towards luxury living by showcasing properties with breathtaking views and stunning architecture. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry in Croatia can benefit from the trend towards luxury living by promoting properties with stunning scenery as vacation destinations for those seeking high-end and inspiring accommodations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber-Framed Croatian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house.md) - [Panoramic Scenic Dreamy Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-sozopol.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushijima-architects.md) - [Moat-Edge Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Lakeside Thatched Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-house-1.md) - [Repurposed Wooden Shoreside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tree-house-by-the-lake.md)