# Boomerang-Shaped Canyon Houses Revel Architecture Designed an Angular Home in Austin, Texas By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-08-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revel-architecture References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/a-boomerang-shaped-house-with-canyon-and-city-views-of-austin/) & [ravelarchitecture](https://ravelarchitecture.com/) Revel Architecture designed a single-story angular home that works with the curvature of the land. Located in Austin, Texas, the architect firm's newest project boasts canyon and city views due to its unique form. The house is shaped like a boomerang and is configured to maximize views of the city and landscape. The architects on the project installed [clerestory windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-park-residence) on the home's high walls. This clever window placement allows light to pour into the house while creating privacy from the road. On the home's south side, a private den and kitchenette open out to a pool and a covered deck, thereby blending the indoor and exterior spaces. The open concept northern side of the home is complete with [black-framed floor-to-ceiling windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin) across the kitchen, dining room, and living room. Image Credit: Revel Architecture ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Angular Home Design:** There is an opportunity for architectural firms to explore new design concepts that break from traditional home shapes and incorporate unique angles. - **Maximizing Views in Home Design:** Architects can create new designs that not only consider the aesthetics, but also the placement of windows and the orientation of the home to optimize views of the outdoors. - **Indoor-outdoor Living Spaces:** There is an opportunity for home builders to create homes that merge indoor and outdoor living spaces, allowing for a seamless transition between the two. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can adopt a fresh approach to home design by incorporating new shapes and optimized window placement techniques. - **Real Estate Development:** Developers can create unique homes that take advantage of the topography of a given area and blend seamlessly with the natural environment. - **Home Building:** Builders can adopt new design concepts that bring the outdoors in by creating homes with large windows and well-designed indoor-outdoor living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westview-residence.md) - [Private Lifestyle Minimal Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-residence.md) - [Tranquil River-Overlooking Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-bend-residence.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Renovated Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rollingwood-modern.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Tree-Surrounding Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-oak-ride-residence.md) - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md)