# Stunning Simplistic Retreats The 'Warburg House' by Bioi in Alberta is Forest Surrounded By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warburg-house-by-bioi References: [architizer](http://www.architizer.com/en_us/projects/view/warburg-house/39766/) The 'Warburg House' by Bioi Architects, located in Alberta, Canada, is a gorgeous example of [minimalist-designed cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auto-cabin). Made mostly out of wood, the Warburg House features a wonderfully [classic wooden cottage feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoke-lake-cabin) with an updated, modern twist. The smart abode also uses space wisely, leaving the inside a wide open space ready for your design eye to figure out the small interior for yourself. As a [secluded getaway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daria-sheina), this adorable retreat home offers unbelievable views through wide, open windows and yet a cozy, classic storybook camping experience all the same. With a small bunkie off to the side, the cottage actually boasts a significant amount of space for its design and size -- ensuring that you can have guests come stay comfortably. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Minimalist Cottage Design:** Opportunity for companies to create modular, customizable and energy-efficient cottage designs to meet the growing demand for eco-friendly vacation homes. - **Sustainable Vacation Homes:** More property developers can incorporate eco-friendly technologies into vacation homes for a more sustainable offer. - **Open Concept Living Spaces:** Developers could create multipurpose spaces to enable occupants to maximize limited space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate Industry:** Opportunity for property developers to offer eco-friendly designed vacation homes. - **Architecture Services Industry:** Architects can specialize in the design and construction of minimalist cottage designs. - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can incorporate standalone cottage designs as an eco-friendly accommodation option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Cozy Canadian Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-rock-cottage.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Idyllic Tranquil Nature-Surrounding Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/algonquin-highlands-cottage.md) - [Countryside Woodland Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aralar-cottage.md) - [Waterside Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bora-boral.md) - [Serene Heartwarming Villa Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-minimale.md) - [Lakeside Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muskoka-lakeside-cottage.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md)