# Alarmingly Angled Abodes House Folded by ALPHAville Architects is a Supremely Slanted Structure By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-10-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alphaville References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/10/19/house-folded-by-alphaville/) & [a-ville.net_](http://www.a-ville.net) Modern design aesthetic often dictates that elements be sleek, angled and minimalistic; 'House Folded' by the architecture firm APLHAville certainly comprises all of the above. This three-level [contemporary residence located in Osaka](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house) features an amazing [sloped appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house). Super slanted, angled walls make up the structure and effectively separate the three floors. They also come together to create triangle-shaped windows on the building's exterior, which is made of concrete. The walls are punctuated by square peepholes and a sharply distorted staircase divides the first and second floor living rooms. The abode has one bedroom that is situated on the top floor and leads out onto a [secluded terraced roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu). Dezeen also describes the residence as having a "wonky" garage on the ground level. The photographs shown here of ALPHAville's angled home were taken by Kai Nakamura. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sloped Architecture:** The trend of incorporating sloped and angled architectural elements in modern design presents disruptive innovation opportunities in creating visually unique and structurally intriguing buildings. - **Triangle Windows:** The trend of using triangle-shaped windows in architecture opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in creating aesthetically distinctive and geometrically pleasing structures. - **Distorted Staircases:** The trend of incorporating sharply distorted staircases in interior design offers disruptive innovation opportunities in creating dynamic and eye-catching spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage the trend of sloped architecture, triangle windows, and distorted staircases to create innovative and visually striking buildings that stand out in the market. - **Construction:** The construction industry can take advantage of the trend of sloped architecture, triangle windows, and distorted staircases to offer unique and customized building solutions that cater to modern design preferences. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can capitalize on the trend of distorted staircases to create captivating and visually appealing spaces that wow clients and enhance the overall ambiance of a building. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Residential Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/avber-house.md) - [Staggered Floor Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Hillside Cantilevered Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olancha-drive.md) - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md)