# Modern Fortress Houses The Mediterranean Pearl by Spainville is Impressively Imposing By Meghan Young | Published 2014-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mediterranean-pearl References: [inqmind.co](http://inqmind.co/2014/03/the-mediterranean-pearl/) & [spainville](http://spainville.com/) The Mediterranean Pearl is an apt name for the home that has been built off the side of a cliff in Morro de Toix, Alicante, Spain. It strikes an impressive and imposing facade, as though it were a modern day fortress. It does boasts a brutalist style. Yet that quality is offset by the pristine white walls and dazzling landscape it is surrounded by. Designed by architecture firm Spainville, The Mediterranean Pearl has a panoramic view of the Bay of Altea and the Mediterranean sea, hence its name. Yet the structure is a sight to behold itself. Although full of [straight and formal lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1), The Mediterranean Pearl is open and airy, which complements its surroundings perfectly. It is comprised of three floors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Modern Fortress Architecture:** There is an opportunity for architects to explore the combination of brutalist style and open-air designs for both residential and commercial structures. - **Cliffside Living:** As people look for more unique and breathtaking residential experiences, there is an opportunity for developers to design and build luxury homes into cliffside landscapes. - **Panoramic Views as a Selling Point:** Developers and real estate agents can market panoramic views as a distinctive and high-value feature for luxury homes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Real Estate:** The integration of architecture, landscape, and panoramic views affords unique opportunities for developers of luxury homes to create immersive experiences for clients. - **Commercial Architecture:** The modern fortress style could also appeal to businesses in sectors like finance and law, which may look to project strength and security to clients. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Luxury cliffside homes could appeal to tourists seeking a unique vacation experience, leading to potential opportunities in the tourism and hospitality sectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal-Inspired Home Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-puerto.md) - [Blocky Stone Perimeter Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forte-house.md) - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md) - [Panoramic Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95.md) - [Coastal Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patio-house-residence.md) - [Minimal White-Plastered Hillside Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-bundle-house.md) - [Castle-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Spain-Based Bright Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-mila.md)