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Trapezoid-Shaped Homes

This Black Tiny House Has Enough Space for a Garage

— July 19, 2016 — Art & Design
From afar, this black tiny house looks like an unusually shaped garage and nothing else.

The wooden home was designed by Hiroko + Tomoko Sekiguchi Architects and was created with two requests in mind -- to have space for a garage and to have enough privacy so that prying eyes could be avoided. The resulting space is quite unusual, with an all-black exterior that is shaped like a trapezoid. The black tiny house sits on a plot that is only 27 square meters and so the house is shaped to be quite tall in order to maximize space.

With shelving, a small office, a sink and a sleeping area, this unusually small space offers many of the same functions as a home.
Trend Themes
1. Trapezoid-shaped Architecture - The unique shape of trapezoid homes presents an opportunity for architects to create innovative designs that maximize space and privacy.
2. Tiny House Living - The growing trend of living in tiny homes offers manufacturers and designers the chance to create compact, functional spaces that meet the needs of individuals looking for minimalist living.
3. Maximizing Small Plots - The need to maximize space on small plots of land drives the demand for innovative architectural designs like trapezoid-shaped homes that utilize vertical space effectively.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architects specializing in innovative designs for small spaces can capitalize on the trend for trapezoid-shaped homes and offer unique solutions to clients.
2. Tiny Home Manufacturing - Manufacturers of tiny homes can cater to the growing market of individuals looking for compact and functional living spaces that offer the same functions as traditional homes.
3. Real Estate Development - Real estate developers can explore the potential of maximizing small plots of land by investing in trapezoid-shaped homes to create unique and attractive housing options for buyers.
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