# Illusive Floating Houses The Float House by Pitsou Kedem Architects Appears to Stand on Water By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-04-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/04/10/float-house-by-pitsou-kedem-architects/) & [pitsou](http://www.pitsou.com/) [Pitsou Kedem Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-slatted-house) designed The Float House, which has the [illusion of being built on water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/10m). However, the designers did in fact base everything on solid ground, with a [shallow pool in the front walkway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-rock) that visitors have to walk through before entering the house (don't worry, there is an elevated walkway to avoid getting wet)! The house is situated in Israel, and the architects wanted to ensure this one-storey abode exuded as much character as possible. The result is a stunning piece of architecture that features mostly glass windows, allowing a constant flow from the inside to the outside of the place. There is no real divide between the surrounding nature and where the structure begins, since the water makes this transition seamless, which was one of the goals of Pitsou Kedem Architects. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Concealed Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create the illusion of floating structures by incorporating reflective surfaces and clever design elements. - **Indoor-outdoor Integration:** Demand for architectural designs that seamlessly blend the interior and exterior spaces, allowing for a continuous flow between nature and built environments. - **Interactive Entrance Experiences:** Potential for innovative entryways that engage visitors through unique sensory experiences, such as walkways over water or interactive installations. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to push the boundaries of traditional concepts and create visually captivating structures that defy expectations. - **Real Estate:** Potential for property developers to market unique and visually appealing properties that offer a seamless integration with nature and provide a distinct living experience. - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and resorts to create memorable, immersive entrance experiences that leave a lasting impression on guests and set their establishments apart from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home.md) - [Floating Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Slatted Wooden Suburban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-slatted-house.md) - [Sustainable Floating Cork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-float-1.md) - [Hilltop Modern Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cloud-house.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Floating Level Aesthetic Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1.md) - [Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushijima-architects.md)