# Exceptionally Modern Vacation Homes Omar Gandhi Architect's Rectangular Residence is Sophisticated By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-vacation-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/11/18/teph-inlet-house-nova-scotia-omar-gandhi-architect/) & [omargandhi](http://omargandhi.com/) When it comes to modern vacation homes, the Teph Inlet house in the village of Chester, Nova Scotia is the perfect example. Designed for a young family by Canadian firm Omar Gandhi Architect, the residence is well-defined in its geometry and the use of materials truly puts it in the functional category. The house layout is spread out on two floors. The point of modern vacation homes is to provide the owners with time away from the busy city, a digital detox and exposure to the surrounding nature. Taking all of this into consideration, Omar Gandhi Architect establishes a fully glazed first floor that reveals breathtaking [views of the coast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects). The second floor is clad in [red cedar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill), providing a sense of privacy for the owners of the dwelling. Photo Credits: [Ema Peter](http://www.emapeter.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 19% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Modern Vacation Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating smart home technology and sustainable materials in modern vacation home designs. - **Functional Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating versatile spaces that combine functionality with aesthetic appeal in architectural designs. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include integrating biophilic design principles and organic elements in vacation home architecture. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include leveraging advanced building materials and technology to create innovative architectural designs. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include incorporating sustainable and environmentally-friendly materials in interior design practices. - **Smart Home Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing intelligent systems and automation solutions for modern vacation homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [Cedar Wood Triangular Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jib-house.md) - [Mid-Century-Themed Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bohlin-cywinski-jackson.md) - [Picturesque Modern Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ligar-bay-bach.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heatherhill-beach-house.md) - [Modernist Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly-1.md) - [Gabled Cedar Paneling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cotton-patch-hills-house.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md)