The Alexendre De Betak Home is a Modern Cave Mansion
Corinne Guirgis — May 18, 2011 — Art & Design
References: tmagazine.blogs.nytimes & trendland.net
The Alexandre De Betak home may be cave-like in design, but with its infinitely modern accessories and its fresh, out-the-box newness, De Betak is hardly living the caveman life!
T Magazine describes the house as having "devastating views of the Mediterranean Sea, oddly curvaceous white plaster walls and a surfeit of unpretentious, quirky design gestures."
Despite its size and original design, the hill-top, sea-side home is quaint and inviting. Located in a small coastal village in the Tramuntana region of Majorca, the home is inspired by 1970s architecture -- with a twist.
De Betak explains in his interview with T Magazine that he wanted the ambiance to be “very minimal but warm,” and goes on to say, "For 10 years I was dreaming about it, for five years I was looking for a spot for it, for two years working on it, for another two years building it, and finally here it is!"
This modern cave comes equipped with an in-home movie theater and gorgeous swimming pool. Its design, ambiance and flavor make it truly a hill-top haven.
T Magazine describes the house as having "devastating views of the Mediterranean Sea, oddly curvaceous white plaster walls and a surfeit of unpretentious, quirky design gestures."
Despite its size and original design, the hill-top, sea-side home is quaint and inviting. Located in a small coastal village in the Tramuntana region of Majorca, the home is inspired by 1970s architecture -- with a twist.
De Betak explains in his interview with T Magazine that he wanted the ambiance to be “very minimal but warm,” and goes on to say, "For 10 years I was dreaming about it, for five years I was looking for a spot for it, for two years working on it, for another two years building it, and finally here it is!"
This modern cave comes equipped with an in-home movie theater and gorgeous swimming pool. Its design, ambiance and flavor make it truly a hill-top haven.
Trend Themes
1. Minimalist Luxury Homes - The trend of creating modern, minimalist homes with luxurious features and unique design gestures presents opportunities for architects and interior designers.
2. Seaside Hilltop Homes - The trend of building homes on hilltops near the seaside offers opportunities for real estate developers to create unique, scenic living spaces.
3. Quirky Architectural Design - The trend of incorporating unpretentious, quirky design gestures in architectural projects allows for innovative and unconventional home designs.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate Development - The real estate development industry can take advantage of the trend of building hilltop homes near the seaside by creating unique and luxurious properties.
2. Architecture - The architecture industry can embrace the trend of minimalist luxury homes and incorporate it into their designs, offering clients modern and visually stunning living spaces.
3. Interior Design - The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of quirky architectural design by creating unique and unconventional furniture and decor pieces that complement these spaces.
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