# Harmoniously Clustered Nature Abodes The Sentosa House is an Open-Concept Island Paradise By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sentosa-house References: [trendland](http://trendland.com/sentosa-house-by-nicholas-burns-associates/) & [nicholas-burns](http://nicholas-burns.com/_sentosacove/images.html) Nicholas Burns Associates undertook a project for a private client in need of an airy and flexible space, with the end result being the 'Sentosa House,' an interestingly arranged, dimensional abode located on Singapore's Sentosa island. The house is comprised of several independent units assembled around a core structure, creating a spatially efficient home. The house makes use of recycled materials such as golden teak, concrete, stone and steel. The exterior is clad in vertical wooden beams, creating a simple and linear aesthetic. Glass paneling allows for the diffusion of natural light whilst simultaneously blurring the boundaries between indoors and outdoors. The finished product is a seamlessly connected, open-space home with an emphasis on eco-consciousness. Beyond its unique composition, the rich materials provide a textured interior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 11% | 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 - **Spatial Efficiency:** Designing buildings with flexible layouts and compact footprints to maximize space. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Incorporating eco-friendly materials and practices into building design and construction. - **Indoor-outdoor Integration:** Creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces through the use of glass paneling and open-concept designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Exploring innovative ways to design and construct sustainable, spatially efficient homes. - **Construction:** Implementing eco-friendly materials and techniques to build homes that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor spaces. - **Interior Design:** Incorporating rich and textured materials to create visually appealing and sustainable living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Desert Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasayem-house.md) - [Clay Ridge Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdwood-house.md) - [Landscape-Integrated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-grove.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Sustainable Canopy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-solai.md) - [Coastal Summer Calm Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md)