New York-based Gluckman Tang created a small-scale, minimalist pool house that doubles as a guesthouse in La Jolla.
Located in one of the most beautiful towns in California, the abode reflects its surroundings with a unique and contemporary design. Using board-formed concrete on the exterior, the design team created a warm and tactile feel that links the guesthouse to the main house. Featuring large openings and an open-plan kitchen, the space flows seamlessly to create a feeling that it is bigger than it truly is.
Encouraging an indoor/outdoor lifestyle, the La Jolla guesthouse looks out directly onto the pool and beautifully landscaped yard to invite all visitors to come and go freely from the yard to the main house.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Minimalist Guesthouses
- Businesses can innovate by offering small, minimalistic guesthouses that create a feeling of spaciousness and offer an indoor/outdoor living experience.
- Board-formed Concrete Design
- Designers and builders may find innovative opportunities by using board-formed concrete to create warm, tactile surfaces that connect the building to its natural surroundings.
- Seamless Indoor/outdoor Spaces
- There is an opportunity for businesses to create more seamless indoor/outdoor living spaces, inviting visitors to move more freely between buildings and outdoor areas.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Real Estate
- Real estate professionals can innovate by incorporating minimalist guesthouses with board-formed concrete design and outdoor living spaces into their properties.
- Architecture
- Architecture professionals may find opportunities to specialize in creating minimalist guesthouses, using board-formed concrete and emphasizing indoor/outdoor living.
- Home Furnishings
- Home furnishings retailers can offer furniture and decor that complements the warm, minimalist design of board-formed concrete guesthouses and provides flexible indoor/outdoor living solutions.
