# Asymmetrical Aussie Homes Queenscliff House Combines Beauty and Beast for Unique Feel By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-09-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/queenscliff-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/138008/queenscliff-house-utz-sanby-architects/) & [utzsanby](http://www.utzsanby.com/) The Queenscliff House, designed by Utz Sanby Architects, is a stunning contemporary design that utilizes a [large amount of concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1) in its construction process for the most part. The home [overlooks the ocean](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio) with a patio perfect for coffee and paper reading. The Queenscliff House was created with the mandate of it being multi-purpose space for the owners: they wanted to be able to entertain guests, as well as relax and enjoy the natural beauty around them. The design of the home was such that the architects put in a heating saving feature to minimize energy consumption. The Queenscliff House is a stunning [contemporary home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifton-house) that I can not help but fantasize about living in myself. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 87% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** Creating homes with energy-saving features to minimize energy consumption. - **Multi-purpose Spaces:** Designing homes with the flexibility to entertain guests and provide relaxation. - **Contemporary Design:** Incorporating modern aesthetics and materials in home construction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to innovate sustainable and flexible residential designs. - **Construction:** Demand for construction companies skilled in implementing contemporary design and energy-saving features. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to create versatile and aesthetically pleasing spaces within multi-purpose homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Mid-Century Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-anglesea.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Restored Victorian Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-hill.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Brutalist Suburban Family Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/south-yarra-house.md) - [Bushfire-Resistant Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironbark-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md)