# Minimalist Vacation Spots 'The Garden and The Sea' Mini Home By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-vacation-spot-garden-and-sea-mini-home References: [noticiasarquitectura.info](http://www.noticiasarquitectura.info/especiales/garden-and-sea.htm) It's called *The Garden and The Sea* because the very [narrow structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acute-house) offers a great view of the sea. To capture the great view, Takao Shiotsuka Atelier architects designed a wedge-shape that is narrow in the back and opens to an increasingly wider gap facing the ocean. The first floor is a space to [enjoy a garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden), with half the level situated below ground level. The second floor rises above the surroundings and offers a breathtaking [view of the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Architecture:** Designing minimalist homes and vacation spots that maximize views while reducing environmental impact and carbon footprint. - **Eco-tourism:** Promoting sustainable tourism and eco-friendly travel by encouraging minimalistic vacation spots as an alternative to traditional luxury vacation destinations. - **Remote Work:** Embracing minimalist vacation spots as remote work accommodations that offer workspace options and encourage work-life balance through sustainable and relaxing living environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Creating minimalist and eco-friendly vacation spots to cater to the growing demand for sustainable travel and eco-tourism. - **Hospitality:** Offering minimalist vacation spots as an alternative to traditional luxury vacation destinations to attract eco-conscious travelers and digital nomads. - **Real Estate:** Investing in minimalist homes and vacation spots that offer breathtaking views and sustainable living environments to cater to the growing demand for eco-friendly properties and sustainable living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1.md) - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md) - [Minimal Coastal Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretpec.md) - [Simplistic Tranquil Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuinhuis-atelier.md) - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md)