# Cubed Ivory HillsideTowers The Mountain Cabin by Marte Marte Architecture is the Perfect Retreat By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-mountain-cabin-by-marte-marte-architecture References: [architizer](http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/mountain-cabin-in-laternser-valley/43486/) The Mountain Cabin by Marte Marte Architecture is a stunning all-white building that almost completely blends in with the snowy background. This building is located the border of a path in the Laternser Valley, Austria. This tower has a distinct vertical cube shape with various cut-outs to allow for the balconies and windows. The windows look out to the majestic panoramic view of [snowy mountains and dark green forests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-river-valley-lookout). This building resembles a [modern perpendicular concrete barn](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty), and the interior is complete with wooden accents and modern furnishings. This retreat home can survive any climate and its durability is unparalleled. The [mountain cabin tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche) is the perfect holiday home for adventurous couples that want a rural vacation amidst the mountains. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Sustainable Architecture:** The Mountain Cabin's durability and eco-conscious design presents opportunities in the field of sustainable architecture. - **Minimalist Design:** The all-white, modern and simplistic design of The Mountain Cabin highlights opportunities for minimalist design trends to thrive. - **Remote Holiday Homes:** The Mountain Cabin's remote location and unique design offers opportunities for the industry of holiday homes to cater to those seeking an off-the-beaten-path vacation experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Marte Marte Architecture's innovative design for The Mountain Cabin challenges the traditional norms of architecture and prompts potential for further creative exploration. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The Mountain Cabin's unique and remote location presents opportunities in tourism and hospitality industry for rural vacation experiences. - **Construction and Real Estate:** The Mountain Cabin's durability and weather-resistant design presents opportunities in construction and real estate to develop similarly innovative structures for extreme climate conditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Mountain Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin.md) - [Contemporary Wooden Blue Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-cabin.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md) - [Alpine Valley-Cliff Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bivacco-brdy.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md)