# Zigzagged Luxury Abodes This Lakeside Home is Built in Between Two Steep Inclines By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-22 | Updated 2015-10-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-home References: [wallpaper](http://www.wallpaper.com/architecture/interactive-tour-house-on-lac-grenier-canada) & [paulbernier](http://www.paulbernier.com/index.php/fr/) Building this lakeside home was quite a challenge for architect Paul Bernier. The house was built on a patch of land that had steep inclines to the north as well as to the south which forced Bernier to be creative. In designing the structure, Bernier opted to incorporate the land's natural shape resulting in a [unique zigzag shaped house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence). The inventive design takes inspiration from its [lakeside location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage) with a layout that flows and bends like a river. Despite its odd shape, the house remains minimalist in its aesthetic. Clad in vertical cedar slabs, the exterior gives the home a soft appearance. The lakeside home's interior treats large windows as picture frames, highlighting its idyllic setting. Through the innovative layout, homeowners are able to see views of the forest to the south, and views of the lake to the east. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Innovative Architecture:** The unique zigzag shape of this lakeside home showcases the opportunity for architects to think outside the box and create disruptive designs. - **Integration of Natural Surroundings:** The incorporation of the land's natural shape in this house highlights the potential for integrating architecture with the surrounding environment in a visually appealing and functional way. - **Minimalist Aesthetics:** The minimalist design of this lakeside home demonstrates the potential for creating elegantly simple and clutter-free living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects and building professionals can explore innovative design concepts that challenge traditional norms and create unique structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can leverage the integration of natural surroundings to create homes that offer scenic views and a closer connection to nature. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can draw inspiration from the minimalist aesthetics of this lakeside home to create modern and sleek living spaces for their clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Lakeside Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-living.md) - [Discrete Lakeside Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palissade.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Angular Modern Lakeside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/memphremagog-lake-residence.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Lakeside Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md)