# Harmonious Houseboats Robert Harvey Oshatz Inspires With His Wood and Waves Fennell Residence By Jessica Marcel | Published 2009-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-harvey-oshatz References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/natural-curves-organic-wood-wave-floating-home-design/) & [oshatz](http://www.oshatz.com/text/fennel.htm) Architect Robert Harvey Oshatz let a wave inspire this houseboat, otherwise known as the Fennell Residence. The design is all curves, waves and gentle slopes. It's a harmonious match for the [seas and rivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house) the houseboat was designed to float on. Robert Harvey Oshatz always does an amazing job incorporating natural forms and beauty into all of his creations. **Implications** - The beautiful house was built to let in a lot of [natural light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openspace-architecture) on all sides and even from the roof. The interior is cozy with wooden flooring and modern furniture. The waviness of the home looks as if it is constantly moving, just like the sea itself. It certainly would be quite the retreat to come home to! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 83% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Natural Forms and Beauty in Architecture:** Architects are finding inspiration in natural forms and incorporating them into their designs, creating visually stunning and harmonious structures. - **Maximizing Natural Light in Design:** Designers are focusing on incorporating large windows and skylights to maximize natural light in homes and buildings, creating bright and airy spaces. - **Organic Design Influenced by Nature:** The use of curves, waves, and gentle slopes in design is becoming popular, mimicking the fluidity and organic shapes found in nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers have the opportunity to create innovative and visually striking structures that harmonize with their natural surroundings. - **Residential Construction:** Builders can incorporate large windows and skylights into their designs to maximize natural light, creating inviting and energy-efficient homes. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Furniture manufacturers and interior designers can create modern and functional pieces that complement the organic and flowing designs of natural-inspired architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Coastal Sensory Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/standing-wave-house.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Elevated Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-house.md) - [Contemporary A-Frame Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buoy-bay.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md)