# Minimalist Mountain Homes 'Casa En Los Andes' by Architect Juan Carlos Doblado By Jessica Marcel | Published 2010-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountain-homes References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/house-in-the-andes-by-juan-carlos-doblado/) & [juancarlosdoblado](http://www.juancarlosdoblado.com/) Architect Juan Carlos Doblado made the Casa en los Andes (House in the Andes, if that needed to be explained) specifically for its surroundings. When a home is surrounded by the Andes, there’s no way it can be the center of attention. Instead, Doblado took cues from [mountain homes around the world](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainous-home) and made the view the main attraction. Mountain homes aren’t worth anything if they don’t let you enjoy the [beautiful natural surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/el-pastizal). Casa en los Andes features wide windows through which the Andes can be seen. Check out the gallery for more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 83% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity for incorporating minimalism in architectural design, emphasizing simplicity and functionality. - **Integration of Nature:** Opportunity to create homes that seamlessly blend with the natural surroundings, enhancing the connection between residents and the environment. - **Focus on Views:** Opportunity to design homes that prioritize panoramic views, allowing occupants to immerse themselves in the beauty of the surroundings. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation can be achieved by architects exploring minimalist design principles and integrating nature into their projects. - **Real Estate:** There is potential for disruptive innovation by developing and marketing mountain homes that focus on providing breathtaking views and a strong connection to nature. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation by creating functional and minimalist interior designs that complement the aesthetic of mountain homes and maximize the enjoyment of the surrounding views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountain-Top Tranquil Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-aire.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Nature-Inspired Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Nature-Leveraging Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-caoba.md) - [Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-chisholm-architects.md) - [Cantilevered Mountain Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Hill Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av.md) - [Contemporary Mountainous Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mountainous-home.md)