# Contemporary Shingle-Clad Cabins This Eco-Resort is Disguised in Roofing to Sink into its Setting By Amelia Roblin | Published 2013-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parque-de-pedras-salgadas-ecoresort References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2012/12/31/eco-resort-by-luis-rebelo-de-andrade-diogo-aguiar/) & [rebelodeandrade](http://www.rebelodeandrade.com/) The Parque de Pedras Salgadas Eco-Resort has marvelous modern comforts inside yet it manages to exude a romantic rustic aesthetic that lets it blend beautifully into its forested site. The lodgings consist of [seven individual cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut) in the woodsy Portuguese landscape, attempting from the exterior to show respect to their surroundings. [Soft ashen gray cladding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday) covers every visible surface of the dwellings from the roofs to the edges of the floating foundations. The subdued color and the homogenous treatment to the [minimalist pitched buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-cabin) express a reluctance to compete with the grandeur of the enormous trees. However, they discernibly exude a grace that communicates a quiet confidence about the handsomeness of their design. Diogo Aguiar and Luis Rebelo de Andrade's winsome Eco-Resort becomes one with the woodland. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Opportunity to design innovative buildings that respect and blend with their natural surroundings. - **Modern Rustic Aesthetic:** Opportunity to create stylish and functional spaces that evoke a sense of nature. - **Soft Cladding:** Opportunity to experiment with new materials that are both visually appealing and sustainable. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunity to attract guests who value eco-friendliness and a connection to nature. - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity to create sustainable and visually appealing buildings that respect their surroundings. - **Green Building Materials:** Opportunity to develop new materials that prioritize sustainability and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dark-Green Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalar-architecture.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Rainforest Lodged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-lodging-in-the-pige.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Rejuvenating Ecological Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selenite.md) - [Forest Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus.md) - [Shape‑shifting Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-offgrid-house.md) - [Futuristic Modular Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pebl-grand-cabin.md)