# Fort-Like Coastal Houses 'Syros House' Borrows Design Aspects from Greece's Ancient Seafarers By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/syros-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/795449/syros-house-katerina-tsigarida-architects) & [tsigarida.gr](http://www.tsigarida.gr/intro.htm) Syros House, on the eponymous Greek island, consists of five separated volumes that overlook the Aegean Sea. With simple rectangular designs and facades built from local stone, the Syros House buildings look like ancient forts established to monitor the waterline for incoming ships. The home is situated in Delphini, a small rural town on Syros, but Syros House itself is far removed from any other buildings, giving its residents a [secluded area of repose](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pretpec). Home to a family of five with ties to the shipping industry, the house's [marine view](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects) is a constant reminder of their fortune. The volume's facade is made from local stones that reference Mitato, Kalivi and Themonia, basic stone shapes that have architectural significance throughout the Cyclidian islands, which Syros is a part of. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fort-like Coastal Houses:** There is potential for the integration of modern technology like smart home systems and security features into traditional fort-like coastal house designs. - **Secluded Luxury Homes:** Designing elegant homes with a secluded area of repose is becoming more popular among affluent families seeking privacy and exclusivity. - **Local Stone Facades:** Using local stone shapes and patterns is an emerging trend in modern architecture, as seen in the Syros House design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Smart Home Technology:** Companies specializing in smart home technology and security systems can target affluent homeowners interested in modernizing the functionality of their traditional homes. - **Luxury Real Estate:** Luxury real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of designing secluded and private homes for affluent buyers seeking more exclusivity and privacy. - **Local Stone Industries:** Local stone industries can benefit from an increase in demand for custom stone shapes and patterns, as seen in the Syros House design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Local Stone Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-atrium-house.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Minimalist Beach House Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1980s-beach-house.md) - [Greece-Based Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-house.md) - [Coastal Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence.md) - [Coastal Summer Calm Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hors.md) - [Greek Countryside Rural Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-an-olive-grove.md) - [Stone-Finished Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/matopos.md) - [Local Stone-Made Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drakoni-house.md)