# Concrete Cliffside Houses The 'Aqua Casa' is a Luxury Retreat that Disappears into the Coastline By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-retreat References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/02/19/aqua-casa/) At first glance, the 'Aqua Casa' is a luxury retreat that could easily be missed if looking at the cliffside from afar because of the ultra-low profile of the building. Although the 'Aqua Casa' offers [gorgeous ocean views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tejo), the top portion of the building is designed to be equally as pristine. A pool, sun deck and helicopter pad are incorporated into the rooftop deck of the 'Aqua Casa,' which spans the length of the building. Designed by BelKharmoudi Aziz, the 'Aqua Casa' is a luxury retreat that would provide inhabitants with a luxurious experience on the coast of a desert locale. Although conceptual, the 'Aqua Casa' draws to mind how coastlines could be preserved by [incorporating buildings directly into the cliffside](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av) for maximum land appreciation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Cliffside Architecture:** The trend of designing and building luxury homes into the cliffside, preserving coastlines and providing unique experiences for homeowners. - **Rooftop Amenities:** The trend of incorporating luxury amenities such as pools and sun decks into the rooftops of buildings to maximize land use and provide unique experiences for guests. - **Desert Luxury:** The trend of creating luxurious experiences for homeowners in desolate or remote locations, drawing in tourists looking for a unique experience. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** An opportunity for architecture firms to specialize in designing and building luxury homes into cliffside areas, creating unique living experiences for homeowners. - **Hospitality:** An opportunity for high-end hotels to incorporate rooftop amenities such as pools and sun decks into their buildings to offer unique experiences for their guests. - **Tourism:** An opportunity for tourism companies to create luxury experiences and promote desolate or remote locations as unique destinations for travelers looking for a luxurious getaway. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Coastal Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Rustic Seaside Coastal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tobi.md) - [Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot-villas.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md)