# Leisurely Tranquil Thai Estates The Samsara 5 House Encapsulates Thai Luxury By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-01-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsara-5-house References: [ifitshipitshere.blogspot](http://ifitshipitshere.blogspot.ca/2014/01/a-private-villa-is-mix-of-modern-and.html) & [original-vision](http://www.original-vision.com/index.php/originalvision/architecture/samsara_5) The Samsara House 5 is a luxury, bespoke estate by Original Vision architects, located in Phuket, Thailand. The sprawling home features overarching, Cathedral-like ceilings, open-concept living and dining spaces and several terraces surrounding the main pool deck. Though the Samsara 5 appears to be more like a 5-star resort than a residence, its colossal size doesn't make it less cozy. In fact, the home is so [Zen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cut-and-zen)-like, it's the perfect place for [rest, relaxation and meditation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aanandam). This peaceful estate is a yoga guru's dream come true. The house is a blend of contemporary and traditional Thai elements, but its best quality is most definitely the [stunning view of the Andaman Sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo). The architects arranged the home in interlocking volumes that work to blur the boundaries between indoors and outdoors, optimizing for the panorama. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Thai Luxury Estates:** The burgeoning luxury real estate market in Southeast Asia presents an opportunity for businesses to invest in high-end Thai properties. - **Zen-like Architecture:** Incorporating calming design elements, such as open-concept living spaces and blurring boundaries between indoors and outdoors, can create a peaceful and meditative atmosphere in residential and commercial architecture. - **Yoga-inspired Design:** As wellness becomes increasingly popular, incorporating yoga-inspired design elements like expansive decks and serene views can attract health-conscious customers to properties. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Luxury Real Estate:** The Thai luxury real estate market is ripe for investment from businesses looking to capitalize on the growing demand for high-end properties in Southeast Asia. - **Architecture and Design:** Architecture and design firms can incorporate Zen-like elements into their projects to create a calming atmosphere and differentiate themselves in a crowded market. - **Wellness and Self-care:** As wellness and self-care become increasingly important to consumers, properties that cater to this lifestyle trend can attract health-conscious customers and stand out in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenhouse.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Contemporary Luxe Thai Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centara-reserve-samui.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Zen-Inspired Tranquil Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-tabebuia.md) - [Natural Landscape-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/under-the-rain-trees.md) - [Beach-Overlooking Picturesque Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md)