# Levitating Luxury Homes The Villa Hush Hush Takes Architecture to New Heights By Ryan Hinkson | Published 2010-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-hush-hush References: [designscene.net](http://www.designscene.net/2010/02/villa-hush-hush-by-creators-of-london.html) & [marksbarfield](http://www.marksbarfield.com) Some so-called "ballers" live in [houses with elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home) in them, but only those with truly large bank can have a house that acts like an elevator; enter the Villa Hush Hush. A portion of the Villa Hush Hush, which was designed by Steven Chilton/Marks Barfield Architects, actually elevates off of the ground with the touch of a button. Growing tired of the view into your front yard? No problem--at least when you live in a [levitating luxury home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home) like the Villa Hush Hush. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 71% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Levitating Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore innovative building structures that can be elevated off the ground. - **Luxury Home Automation:** Potential for the integration of advanced automation systems in high-end homes to create unique and interactive living experiences. - **Dynamic Living Spaces:** Demand for homes that can adapt to changing needs and offer customizable living spaces, such as levitating luxury homes. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for architects to push the boundaries of traditional building design and create unique living experiences. - **Home Automation:** Emerging market for luxury home automation systems that offer advanced features and customization options. - **Real Estate:** Potential for luxury real estate developers to cater to high-end clientele seeking innovative and exclusive living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Elevated Flood Refuge Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house.md) - [Modern Glass Home Elevators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-homelift.md) - [Elevated Leisure Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-leisure-habitat.md) - [Garden-Nestled Luscious Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-villa.md) - [Versatile Interior Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevate-tiny-home.md) - [Floating Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo.md) - [Glass-Reflective Illuminated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-house.md)