# Wooden Artificial Islands Vicente Guallart's Hexagonal Islands By Alex Covert | Published 2008-07-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicente-guallarts-wooden-artificial-islands References: [pruned.blogspot](http://pruned.blogspot.com/2008/07/microcoasts.html) What do you do if the only access to your local oceanfront property is lined with jagged stones and pointy coral? You do what humans do best - make it the way you want it. Architect, Vicente Guallart, built these [hexagonal wooden islands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-islands) along a [rough coast in Spain](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/las-rocas) - allowing local sunbathers and beachgoers to enjoy a “previously nonexistent landform.” **Implications** - Homeowners are continually looking for savvy solutions that fix undesirable areas on their property. These wooden islands cover the homeowner's [jagged rocks and coral](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breathing-sea-wall), enabling guests to enjoy the coastline without fear of pain. Creative professionals can take advantage of this opportunity by designing similar problem-solving products for homeowners. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Creative Problem-solving Products:** Designing problem-solving products similar to hexagonal wooden islands can cater to homeowners looking for savvy solutions. - **Improving Property Features:** Innovating ways to fix undesirable areas on properties, like jagged rocks and coral, can enhance the experience for property owners and guests. - **Enhancing Coastal Access:** Creating innovative structures, like the hexagonal wooden islands, can provide previously nonexistent landforms that allow people to enjoy coastlines. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore opportunities to develop problem-solving products and structures for properties. - **Construction and Real Estate:** In the construction and real estate industry, professionals can capitalize on the demand for innovative solutions that enhance property features. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** The tourism and hospitality sector can benefit from creating unique coastal access points, such as hexagonal wooden islands, to attract guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earth-house.md) - [Balearic Island Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-reusing-posidonia.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Wooden Surrounded Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel.md) - [Boxy Shaped Beach Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roman-izquierdo-bouldstridge.md) - [Hollow Terracotta Pillared Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biodiversity-island.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Protest Sand Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bland-castles.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md)