# Private Chameleon Abodes This Novel House Design Balances Intimacy with Isolation By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-07-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novel-house-design References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/06/28/chameleon-house-by-petr-hajek-architekti/) & [hajekarchitekti.cz](http://www.hajekarchitekti.cz) There is something magical about this novel house design that will make you want to own it or use it as a muse for your future dream house. Something about it is utterly soothing and makes you feel free. With an abundant amount of space and a design that cleverly balances [privacy and intimacy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house), this novel house design is the work of Czech architecture studio Petr Hajek Architekti. Located on the outskirts of Prague, this home boasts a design in which each room in the abode looks out to a different direction -- and in which each room in the house has a view of the [lush green surrounding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kw-house). "The inspiration for the proposal of this house is in fact a chameleon," says Petr Hajek Architekti about the '[Chameleon House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chameleon-workplace).' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Biophilic Architecture:** This trend focuses on designing spaces that connect people with nature, providing a sense of calm and well-being. - **Maximizing Views:** Designing structures that offer multiple and unique views from different rooms is becoming increasingly popular, providing a sense of variety and connection with the surroundings. - **Privacy-intimacy Balance:** Creating innovative designs that strike a balance between privacy and intimacy, allowing individuals to feel both connected and secluded as needed. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage the trend of biophilic architecture to create unique and calming spaces that enhance overall well-being. - **Real Estate:** In the real estate industry, maximizing views can be a selling point for high-end properties, attracting buyers who value unique and breathtaking vistas. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can focus on creating spaces that strike the perfect balance between privacy and intimacy, providing personalized and adaptable environments for individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Curvaceous Privacy Wall Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwk-promes-open-house.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Forest Lantern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iside-home.md) - [Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-chisholm-architects.md) - [House-Layered Structural Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chodge.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md)