# Minimalist Californian Cliff-Hanging Houses Milad Eshtiyaghi Designs the 'Suspended House' By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-05-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-house References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2021/04/29/this-daredevil-hideaway-cabin-defies-gravity-using-five-support-cables-for-the-ultimate-thrilling-experience/) Iran-based architect, Milad Eshtiyaghi, designs California's 'Suspended [House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house).' With subdued minimal furnishings, the house is physically suspended over the cliffs of Mendocino. While it may seem precarious, five high-tensile support cables and a large foundation mast are used to ensure that the structure holds tightly in place. The reinterpreted A-frame cabin is mostly solidly grounded, except for the hanging living area that overlooks the Pacific. Gravity gently tugs the cabin towards the structural mast to keep it upright. A cozy interior in the land-locked portion of the cabin contrasts the sharp edges of the Suspended House's [hovering exterior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty). However, this guesthouse is not for the faint of heart as the suspended living area features [glass floors and furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge). Image Credit: Yanko Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Minimalist Cliff-hanging Architecture:** There is an opportunity to design more minimalist homes that take advantage of cliff-hanging structures. - **Themed Guesthouses:** Designers can explore themed guesthouses, where a suspended portion of the structure is meant for unique experiences. - **Innovative Structural Support:** Future architects have the opportunity to explore new materials and techniques in structural support systems for cliff-hanging homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage innovative material technologies, engineering, and imaginative designs to deliver cliff-hanging houses with better functionality and exquisite look. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism operators can create a more immersive experience by developing themed guesthouses that meet the expectations of visitors and thrill-seekers. - **Entertainment:** With cliff-hanging houses, entertainment investors have the opportunity to create content and signature products around such structures for an audience looking for unique experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md) - [Dramatic Clifftop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuri.md)