# Glass Box Abodes Amsterdam's Rieteiland House Leaves Little Privacy for Its Inhabitants By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rieteiland-house References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/rieteiland-house) & [heeswijk.nl](http://www.heeswijk.nl/) Created by Hans van Heeswijk, Rieteiland House is the Dutch architects design for his "dream home." Cubic and linear, this [glass-adorned abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge) leaves little to the imagination due to its open concept interior that is bathed with natural light. With a rear that faces a beautiful lakeside setting, this [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa) is simplistic in appearance but conceptually complex. Clad in a series of [glazed aluminum panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house), this home features an industrial facade that reveals little in comparison to its opposing side. The home is three storeys and features a slew of technological innovations that make it a home to remember. The Rieteiland House, located in Amsterdam, fuses a contemporary city aesthetic with a nature-infused backdrop. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 66% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open Concept Living:** Designing minimalist, open-concept living spaces, with use of natural light, to create homes that promote light-infused living. - **Industrial Facade Design:** Designing homes with industrial facades that hide the internal features of the house and provide privacy for the inhabitants. - **Integration of Technology in Home Design:** Integrating technological innovations in home design to create homes that use technology to improve living standards. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to create modern, minimalist and open-concept home designs for homeowners. - **Construction:** Opportunities for construction companies to leverage technology innovations in the construction process to streamline processes. - **Home Automation Systems:** Opportunities for technology companies to provide home automation systems that will be integrated into the home design, providing a better quality of life for its inhabitants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-open-house-1.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Curvaceous Privacy Wall Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kwk-promes-open-house.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Unconventional Triangular Barnhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barnhouse.md) - [Lush Surroundings Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1.md)