# Abstract African Abodes This Peaceful Sanctuary Offers Gorgeous Views and Social Respite By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2015-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peaceful-sanctuary References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2015/01/23/floating-house-cape-town/) & [three14.co.za](http://www.three14.co.za/) Architecture firm Three14 Architects designed a [peaceful sanctuary for a young family](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house) in Cape Town, South Africa. The home is located on a gorgeous piece of property offering views of both the Devil's Peak and The Back Table of the iconic Table Mountain. The architects focused on creating an [open-space concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house) that took advantage of all the location had to offer in terms of views. The execution of these goals resulted in a house that is so lightweight in its design and construction, it appears as though it is floating. The home is enclosed in a [perforated courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai) which allows light to permeate though. The rooms within the house are carefully positioned so that they receive the maximum amount of natural light. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Open-space Architecture:** Emerging trend of creating open-space concepts that focus on taking advantage of natural views and optimizing natural light for residential projects. - **Floating Design:** New trend of creating lightweight constructions that simulate the appearance of floating, providing a unique and modern aesthetic to residential properties. - **Perforated Courtyard Enclosures:** Growing trend of using perforated courtyard enclosures in architecture projects, allowing lights to permeate through and providing privacy while blending architecture and nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms could explore the use of open space concepts, lightweight construction, and perforated courtyard enclosures in their projects, offering unique and modern designs to their clients. - **Construction Materials:** Manufacturers of lightweight construction materials could develop new products to meet the demand for floating designs, offering sustainable and cost-effective options to architects and construction companies. - **Residential Real Estate:** Real estate developers could leverage the trend of open-space architecture and floating designs to create properties that stand out in a competitive market, offering unique and high-end homes that meet the demands of discerning buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Thick-Walled Coastal Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hytte-riverview.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Simple Material Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house.md) - [Environmentally Blending Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ineffable-light.md)