# Serene Off-Grid Creative Spaces The Olive Houses in Spain Were Designed to Block Out Interruptions By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olive-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/09/03/olive-houses-off-grid-architecture-spain/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+dezeen+%28Dezeenfeed%29) Hidden within the [Tramuntana mountain range](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche) in Mallorca, Spain, are The Olive Houses—a pair of beautifully designed spaces that integrate elements of the surrounding landscape while supplying their inhabitants with a [peaceful atmosphere](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon) that allows them to forget the distractions that come with daily life. Within the spaces, Mar Plus Ask, the design team behind The Olive Houses, includes a bed, an overhead shower, a small bathroom, and a communal outdoor kitchen—which features a wood-fire oven and a pair of gas burners. However, visitors will need to source their water from the nearby spring. The Olive Houses' matching pink walls, ceilings and flooring are made from stucco, which Mar Plus Ask builds around large section of boulder. Image Credit: Mar Plus Ask / Dezeen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 9% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Off-grid Living:** There is an increasing demand for sustainable and off-grid living spaces that can offer a peaceful atmosphere while integrating natural surroundings. - **Minimalist Design:** Minimalist design is becoming more popular as people look for ways to declutter their living spaces and focus on what is essential. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Eco-friendly architecture is on the rise and offers a great opportunity for innovative solutions that can integrate sustainable materials and energy-efficient systems. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers and architects can benefit from the trend towards sustainable off-grid living by offering eco-friendly and minimalist designs that blend into natural surroundings. - **Construction:** The construction industry can leverage the trend towards eco-friendly architecture by using sustainable materials, energy-efficient systems, and off-grid technology to build homes and other structures. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can offer unique and secluded experiences by providing eco-friendly and off-grid accommodations that allow guests to disconnect and reconnect with nature. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Olive Grove Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meraki-studios.md) - [Olive Tree-Inspired Minimal Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ula.md) - [Obscure Olive Oil Mill-Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-almaraza.md) - [Flexible Tranquil Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-atelier.md) - [Relaxing Neutral Madrid Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-olivar.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Floating Level Aesthetic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1.md) - [Olive Tree-Centric Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twentieth-house.md) - [Mountainside Nature Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-lofos.md)