# Buccaneer-Inspired Homes The Australian Pirates Bay House Features Elegant Uses of Wood By Erin Fox | Published 2012-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirates-bay-house References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/2123/pirates-bay-house--blairgowrie-melbourne) & [oconnorandhoule](http://www.oconnorandhoule.com/) The Pirates Bay House nestled in the small district of Blairgowrie in Melbourne, Australia is architecturally sound with excessive use of [mildly stained wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmoral-hillside-house). Surprisingly, the architects and interior designers are [Australian](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ysg), as this type of layout is often reflected in Scandinavian and Japanese style. The house is designed by Stephen O’Connor and Annick Houle of O’Connor and Houle Architecture. The house is shaped in the form of an ‘L’ and is only [one storey high](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-house). This home houses the architects and their two children in a 2000 square foot floor. The windows are particularly placed in hidden areas of the house so the light reflects off the wood and materials so the viewer can recognize the texture in their surroundings. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Excessive Use of Wood:** Opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly building materials and designs. - **Scandinavian and Japanese Influence:** Potential for cultural fusion in architectural styles and interior design. - **Hidden Windows:** Innovative approaches to natural lighting and visual aesthetics in home design. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Chance for architects to explore new materials and styles. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for designers to incorporate diverse cultural influences into home decor. - **Construction:** Potential for new techniques and methods in sustainable building practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elevated Timber-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victory-bay-house.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Rammed Earth Coastal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peninsula-house.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Family Life-Focused Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pacific-house.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Local Culture-Honoring Beach House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skagen-klitgaard-beach-house.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md)