The entire country of Chile is basically a coastline, so Casa Tuman is designed to take advantage of one of the national pastimes that naturally arose from such topology: surfing. The family holiday home offers both convenient access to and breathtaking views of Puertecillo Beach, a pristine stretch about 175 kilometers southwest of Santiago.
Not only is Casa Tuman practical for the active family of surfers who use it for their vacations, but it's also aesthetically marvelous. The hideaway is clad in panels of eucalyptus bark around the entire facade, helping it to blend seamlessly with the surrounding forest. The private rooms in the home open to a communal deck with ocean views, and the residents also have access to a grass-topped roof for a higher vantage point.
Surfing Holiday Homes
Casa Tuman Offers Convenient Access to Chile's Puertecillo Beach
Trend Themes
1. Surfing Tourism - The rise in popularity of surfing as a leisure activity creates opportunities for tourism businesses to develop specialized offerings and experiences for surf enthusiasts
2. Eco-friendly Architecture - Designing vacation homes that incorporate eco-friendly materials like eucalyptus bark creates opportunities for architecture firms to cater to environmentally conscious clients
3. Integrated Outdoor Living Spaces - The trend towards integrating indoor and outdoor living spaces creates opportunities for architects to develop designs that seamlessly blend the two
Industry Implications
1. Tourism - Vacation rental businesses can target surfers by creating specialized offerings and experiences to capitalize on the rise of surfing tourism
2. Architecture - Architecture firms can leverage the trend towards eco-friendly materials to cater to environmentally conscious clients looking to build vacation homes
3. Home Design - The trend towards integrating indoor and outdoor living spaces presents a unique opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative designs that blend nature and comfort