# Futuristic Houseboats Espin Erikstad's 'Loup de Mer' is a Floating Duplex By Sarahfeine | Published 2009-02-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/http-wwwyankodesigncom-2009-02-26-houseboat-colony-for-oslo References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/02/26/houseboat-colony-for-oslo/) & [erikstad-arkitektur](http://www.erikstad-arkitektur.com/) This [futuristic 'Loup de Mer' houseboat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-neighborhood) is a design concept by Espen Erikstad. Is this what is to replace apartment living on the coastal cities in the future? The 3D renders are very nice, and the textures are not that bad either. 'Loup de Mer' really gives you that Swiss-designed, [open concept feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome). I wouldn’t mind owning one of these duplexes myself. However, it does look almost too alien for my taste. I’d love to see one built. With all the windows it would be a pretty sweet [floating retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Futuristic Houseboats:** The trend of futuristic houseboats presents opportunities for innovative designs and new living arrangements on coastal cities. - **Design Concepts:** The trend of design concepts for houseboats opens up possibilities for imaginative and innovative architectural ideas. - **Floating Duplexes:** The trend of floating duplexes offers the potential for unique and flexible living spaces on the water. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore new designs and technologies to create innovative and sustainable houseboat structures. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can diversify its offerings by developing and marketing futuristic houseboats as luxury residences. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of floating duplexes by offering unique and memorable vacation experiences on houseboats. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md) - [Recycled Plastic Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast.md) - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Residential Transformative Yacht Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedmer.md) - [Tech-Packed Yacht Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyper-concept-yacht.md) - [Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossea.md) - [Floating River Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-river-cabin.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md)