# Modular Ocean View Homes The Ocean Eye House by Studio Saxe Blends Into the Costa Rican Landscape By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye-house References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/ocean-eye-house/) & [studiosaxe](https://www.studiosaxe.com/all-projects/ocean-eye) Local design group [Studio Saxe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai) created the [Ocean Eye House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ocean-eye) in Costa Rica. This [modular home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house) was designed to blend into its surrounding landscape, with views of both the tropical forest and the Pacific Ocean. The fitted folding wood doors open up to offer a flowing indoor and outdoor living area, or can be closed for maximum privacy. These openings were placed intentionally to create a natural cooling system from the airflow, as well as add a stunning architectural feature. The large main living space extends directly onto the hand-crafted swimming pool and lounge area, suited with custom furniture. The Ocean Eye House by Studio Saxe is a modern new take on classic Costa Rican architecture. Image Credit: [Andres Garcia Lachner](http://www.garcialachner.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Modular Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modular homes that blend seamlessly into natural landscapes, providing breathtaking views and a connection to nature. - **Indoor-outdoor Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create indoor-outdoor living spaces that maximize privacy when needed and seamlessly integrate with the surrounding environment for a harmonious living experience. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design sustainable architecture that incorporates natural cooling systems and utilizes renewable materials to reduce ecological impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize traditional construction methods by adopting modular approaches to build eco-friendly homes that merge with their natural settings. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce unique, nature-integrated living spaces to the real estate market, offering buyers a chance to live in harmony with their surroundings. - **Furniture Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop custom, outdoor furniture solutions that enhance the comfort and aesthetic appeal of indoor-outdoor living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Doughnut-Shaped Elevated Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sinfornia-verde.md) - [Frameless Glass Twin Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot.md) - [Rustic Seaside Coastal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tobi.md) - [Juxtaposing Minimal Artful Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oceana-retreat.md) - [Minimal Ocean-Overlooking Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/achiot-villas.md) - [Tranquil Brazilian Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-mk27-2.md) - [Nature-Leveraging Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-caoba.md)