# Neon Housing Pavilions The Shelter Island House by Stamberg Aferiat and Associates is Vividly Bold By Jana Pijak | Published 2013-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shelter-island-house References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/housing/shelter-island-house-stamberg-aferiat-associates/) & [stambergaferiat](http://www.stambergaferiat.com) Entitled the Shelter Island House, this vibrantly hued and modern project is the work of the creative team at Stamberg Aferiat and Associates architecture firm. With its central New York location, this striking architectural masterpiece embodies and embraces modern design ideals thanks to its seamless marriage of both aesthetics and user‐focused practicality. This impressive abode is contemporary without losing its sense of comfort and coziness. Moreover, this home aims to blur the lines between art and architecture. Paying tribute to cubist inspirations, the architects of Stamberg Aferiat and Associates explored the idea of disjoineted elements that come together within their design. The team also experimented and employed sustainable and light‐weight materials in their creative concept and construction of the Shelter Island House. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vivid Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore vibrant and bold designs in architectural projects. - **Blurring Art and Architecture:** Opportunity to create architectural designs that blur the lines between art and architecture, combining aesthetics with functionality. - **Sustainable Construction Materials:** Opportunity to experiment with sustainable and lightweight materials in the construction of architectural projects. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects can explore and incorporate vivid and bold designs in their architectural projects. - **Design:** Designers can create designs that blur the lines between art and architecture, merging aesthetics with functionality. - **Construction:** The construction industry can benefit from the use of sustainable and lightweight materials in architectural projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pyramid-Like Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oza-sabbeth-architects.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Modernist Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/general-assembly-1.md) - [Design Collection-Honored Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hudson-lhouse.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Colorfully Bright Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canary-house.md) - [Concrete-Glass Contrasting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jenny-peysin-architecture.md) - [Cedar-Clad L-Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ospreys-landing.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md)