# Floating Structural Abodes The North Avoca Studio is a Modern Home Hanging Off the Side of a Cliff By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-avoca-studio References: [blessthisstuff](https://www.blessthisstuff.com/stuff/living/living-space/north-avoca-studio/) & [mtarch.au](http://www.mtarch.com.au/) Architect Matt Thitchener created the North Avoca Studio as a mind-bending home that sits cantilevered on the side of a hill -- seeming to float above the surrounding greenery while looking out at the ocean. Located in Sydney, Australia, the unique home is a multi-purpose space that allows owners to comfortably relax, meditate, work or entertain. The 650-square-foot cubed house was built sustainably and affixed to the side of a hill that looks down on to the Pacific Ocean. The entire roof is covered in solar panels to provide the home with eco-friendly energy, as well as a rain-harvesting system that was added to irrigate the garden. The North Avoca Studio is a unique modern structure that mixes luxurious design with [eco-friendly features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 51% | 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 - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** An increasing focus on environmental sustainability in modern architecture, including solar panels, rain-harvesting systems, and energy-efficient features. - **Innovative Residential Design:** Pushing the boundaries of traditional home design by creating cantilevered, floating structures that blend seamlessly with their environment. - **Multi-purpose Living Spaces:** Creating homes that serve multiple functions, such as relaxing, working, meditating, and entertaining, in order to meet changing lifestyle needs. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Innovative architectural firms that specialize in eco-friendly, sustainable design and unique residential structures. - **Renewable Energy:** Companies in the renewable energy industry that develop and implement solar panel and rain-harvesting systems for residential or commercial buildings. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers that specialize in maximizing multi-purpose spaces to create functional yet stylish living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Forest-Treetop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md)