# Exquisite Holiday Homes The Waiheke Island House is an Oasis Far Away from Urban Life By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-08 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waiheke-island-house References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/132672/waiheke-island-house-mitchell-and-stout-architects/) & [mitchellstoutarchitects.co.nz](http://www.mitchellstoutarchitects.co.nz/) The Waiheke Island house, designed by Mitchell and Stout Architects, was conceived and created for patrons who wanted to have a [weekend and holiday home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sommarhus-e) that they could use as an escape from the city. The mandate for the Waiheke Island house that Mitchell and Stout Architects received was that the house itself had to be a place where guests could stay over for some time. Additionally, the space had to encourage the owners towards a different living pattern than would be their tendency in the city. The beautiful home on a island near Auckland, New Zealand has lots of [open space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house), both inside and all around the home. The Waiheke Island home is an [idyllic refuge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usonianinspired-lake-house) from the hustle and bustle of city life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Vacation Homes:** The demand for well-designed, spacious vacation homes that allow urbanites to escape the city and recharge is on the rise. - **Open-concept Living:** Open-concept homes that foster a sense of escape and relaxation are becoming more popular among affluent urbanites seeking an alternative to urban living. - **Design Creativity in Rural Homes:** Architects and designers are exploring new ways to incorporate natural surroundings and local influences into luxury vacation homes to provide guests with a unique and immersive experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Property developers and real estate agents can capitalize on the growing demand for luxury vacation homes by investing in affordable yet upscale properties in scenic locations. - **Architecture:** Architects and interior designers can tap into the trend of open-concept living and design luxurious yet functional homes that foster a sense of escape and relaxation while incorporating local elements and natural surroundings. - **Tourism:** The tourism industry can offer guests unique and immersive vacation experiences by promoting luxury vacation homes that combine design creativity, natural surroundings, and local influences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Elegant Gabled Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hale-kiawe.md) - [Warm Timber Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lookout.md) - [Water-Surrounded Summer Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whistling-wind-island.md) - [Coastal Island Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasparakisfriel.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md) - [Meadow-Overlooking Sleek Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac-1.md) - [Organic Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diachok-architects.md) - [Tranquil Beachtown Hawaiian Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kailua-residence.md) - [Luxurious Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tropical-living.md)