# Stress-Free Urban Abodes The Library House by Khosla Associates Reflects the Lives of Residences By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khosla-associates References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/04/15/the-library-house-by-khosla-associates/) & [khoslaassociates](http://www.khoslaassociates.com/) After receiving a very specific brief for what the family of three wanted for this house, [Khosla Associates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inkitt) had quite a bit of room for interpretation, as well as space. The family consisted of a writer, an entrepreneur and their teenage daughter, and the goal of the house was to provide a [sense of refuge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg) from the busy life of living in Bangalore, with [ample amounts of privacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house). With this in mind, Khosla Associates came up with a distinct design for the urban abode. The architects ensured that certain elements of the house resembled the history of the area, and that it was clear which sections of the house were private, and which ones were for private, alone time. The resulting design is a spacious space that fits three comfortably, with plenty of style. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Privacy-focused Design:** By creating distinct sections of the house for private and communal areas, there is an opportunity to cater to the growing demand for privacy in urban living. - **Refuge From Urban Life:** Designing homes that provide a sense of refuge from the busy city life can be a disruptive innovation opportunity to meet the needs of urban dwellers seeking tranquility. - **Historical-inspired Architecture:** Incorporating elements of the area's history in the design of urban abodes can create a unique sense of place and offer a distinct experience for residents. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative designs that prioritize privacy and offer an escape from urban life. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for urban homes that provide tranquility and a sense of refuge to potential buyers. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate historical elements into urban home designs to create unique and personalized living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Tranquil Functional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-varun.md) - [Environmentally Blending Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineffable-light.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Privacy-Focused Australian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house.md) - [Minimal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenhouse.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md)