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White Angular Abodes

The Futuristic Tsubomi House by Flathouse

— June 28, 2010 — Art & Design
This single-family residence in Setagaya-ku, Tokyo looks like a little futuristic oasis. The Tsubomi house by Flathouse was designed by architect Yoshinori Sakano. From the outside, there doesn't seem to be many windows.

The small two-story, wood frame home is quite spacious and luminous inside. The birchwood interior allows the home to make the most of the natural light that streams into the open concept space.

Implications - After returning home from a busy day, many workers want to enter a space that sets them apart from the millions of other employees around the globe. A house that boasts originality is one way to make a consumer feel special after a long day. Companies should consider how their designs make their customer feel in the context of everyday life.
Trend Themes
1. Futuristic Residence Design - Architects and designers can explore creating homes with a futuristic design that utilize natural light to create a spacious and luminous interior.
2. Birchwood Interiors - There is an opportunity for furniture and home decor companies to incorporate birchwood into their products in order to capitalize on the desire for natural materials and light interiors.
3. Personalized Home Experiences - There is a potential market for companies to create homes that are unique and personalized, offering customers a sense of originality and individuality.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects can use this design as inspiration to create unique, futuristic homes that utilize natural light and create a sense of spaciousness and luminosity.
2. Furniture - Furniture companies can capitalize on the popularity of birchwood interiors and create new products that incorporate this material into their designs.
3. Real Estate - Real estate companies could explore personalized home experiences, offering customers unique and tailored living spaces that set them apart from the rest.
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