# Exposed Concrete Pool Houses The Casa Elache Pool House has a Luxury Living and Eating Area By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-03-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-elache References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/casa-elache/) & [elmor.br](http://elmor.com.br/portfolio/r127/) Architecture group Elmor Arquitetura created the [Casa Elache](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma), a luxury pool house located just off of the main house on a property in Brazil. The structure is constructed out of [board-form concrete and glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house), leaving the exterior exposed for a rustic feeling. The entire space is made up of a kitchen, living space and a change room that serves as an add on to the indoor pool. The kitchen features high-end finishes with modern design style, while the living room has a comfortable contemporary aesthetic. The large sliding windows open completely, turning the entire space into a flowing [indoor-outdoor living area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rancho-del-bosque). The Casa Elache by Emlor Arquitetura offers a luxury yet playful place to enjoy views of the garden and pool. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Pool House Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects and designers to create unique and luxurious pool houses with high-end finishes and a comfortable contemporary aesthetic. - **Board-form Concrete Construction:** There is a growing trend of using board-form concrete in architectural design, which provides a rustic feeling and allows for the exterior to be left exposed. - **Indoor-outdoor Living Spaces:** There is an increasing demand for indoor-outdoor living spaces that can be easily connected with large sliding windows, creating a flowing entertainment area. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can take advantage of the trend towards luxury pool houses and board-form concrete construction to create unique and high-end structures. - **Construction:** The trend towards board-form concrete construction in architecture presents an opportunity for the construction industry to develop new techniques and products for this style of building. - **Home and Garden:** The trend towards indoor-outdoor living spaces creates an opportunity for home and garden businesses to offer products and services that can enhance these types of entertainment areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unobstructive Hidden Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knox-bhavan.md) - [Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/godai-pavilion.md) - [Garden-Surrounded Pool House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geometric-pool-house.md) - [Modern Minimal Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copas.md) - [Concrete Brutalist Hilltop Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pedro-domingos-arquitectos.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Hillside Concrete Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concrete-house-1.md) - [Light Reflective Modern Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ppaa.md)