# Charming Architecture Inpired by Birds Quetzacoatl Nest By Djemal | Published 2008-02-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quetzacoatl-nest-home-sweet-home References: [cubeme](http://cubeme.com/blog/2008/02/22/quetzalcoatl-nest-a-cross-between-a-house-a-snake-and-a-bird/#more-4316) Given the choice of posting another amazing white apartment (which was truly lush) and this one was indeed a hard choice but in the end it was the Quetzacoatl Nest with its [playful appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome), child-like innocence and supreme textured design that one the battle. Dark forces may have had some influence in the decision as the house gets its name from the Aztec snake / bird God of knowledge. Designed and built by Organica's Javier Senosiain on a plot of over 12 acres the home blends effortlessly into the undulating land and fresh greenery. The house looks like a cross between an Antoni Gaudi ([Barcelona](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colombo-and-serboli-architecture-1)) and a [Charlie & The Chocolate Factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-oven) creation and is sure to appeal to children, as much as it does the child in every adult. The textured walls compel you to touch; the curves invite you in deeper; and the colors overpower your senses until you enter into the mostly ground-level house of dreams and fantasies. The Quetzacoatl Nestou is a tantalizing 'Home Sweet Home' and you are invited to see if the walls are made of sweets and chocolates or if it was all just a dream... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Playful Architecture:** Opportunity to design buildings that evoke child-like innocence and playfulness. - **Textured Design:** Integration of tactile elements in architectural design for added sensory experience. - **Seamless Integration with Nature:** Creating homes that blend effortlessly into natural landscapes. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate playful elements and textures in their designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate tactile and sensory elements in interior spaces for a unique user experience. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers can focus on creating sustainable and seamlessly integrated homes that enhance the natural surroundings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-2.md) - [Greenery-Surrounding Lush Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nest-house-1.md) - [Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenverblijf-nest.md) - [Surreal Kyiv Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard.md) - [Sustainable Off-Grid Remote Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Immersive Artful Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oveneck-33.md) - [Playful Apartment Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment.md)