# Rammed Earth Coastal Houses Wood Marsh Designs the Peninsula House Along the Australian Coast By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/02/02/wood-marsh-peninsula-house-rammed-earth/?li_source=LI&li_medium=rhs_block_1) & [woodmarsh.au](https://woodmarsh.com.au/)  Architecture studio [Wood Marsh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cork-and-wood-house) presents a look at its latest design project in the form of the [Peninsula](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-hotel) House. The house is defined by its curved walls made using [rammed earth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppaa-1) and charred timber. It rests along the Australian coastline by the town of Flinders, overlooking views of the Bass Strait. The design is inspired by the orthogonal structure, nodding to the coastline's shape and paths that surround the site. Founding partner Randal Marsh speaks to Dezeen about the design approach, stating "In elevation, the form of the house takes its reference from the prehistoric Bass Strait coastline. The exterior texture reflects that windswept, weather-beaten form, whilst also referring to an organic mammal, reminiscent of whale carcasses which often wash up on the beach." Image Credit: Timothy Kaye ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 21% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Rammed Earth Construction:** Exploring the use of rammed earth in coastal architecture for sustainable and natural building solutions. - **Curved Wall Designs:** Innovating with curved walls to offer unique and visually striking architectural elements in coastal housing. - **Organic-inspired Architecture:** Embracing design inspiration from natural elements like whale carcasses for a harmonious coastal living experience. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunities for architects to integrate sustainable materials like rammed earth and charred timber for modern coastal projects. - **Interior Design:** Exploring new trends in curved wall designs to create dynamic and artistic interiors in coastal homes. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Incorporating organic-inspired architectural elements into coastal resorts for a unique and immersive guest experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Coastal Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornwall-retreat.md) - [Weatherized Minimal Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coastal-house.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Natural Material House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clay-house.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Warm Timber Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout.md)