# Angular Plywood Abodes The Ant House by Ma-Style Architects Reveals Hidden Surprises By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-09-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ant-house References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/ant-house-by-ma-style-architects) & [ma-style.jp](http://www.ma-style.jp/) The Ant House by Ma-Style Architects is a boldly designed residence revealing hidden surprises inside its interior. While the home's cubed facade gives it the appearance of a plain box, its [angular and multi-faceted interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut) makes for a unique spatial experience. From countless windows to a multitude of opened levels, this home takes its design inspiration from ant colonies. Ma-Style Architects duo Atsushi and Mayumi Kawamoto's design is custom-created for a [couple and their children](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-antriya-house), whose needs focus on every family member's privacy. With the use of [linear plywood elements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama), the architects were able to design a space that stimulates communication while simultaneously providing its users with a sense of privacy. Without solid partitions, the Ant House allows each family member to communicate through openings while giving each their own enclosed environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Angular Plywood Design:** Opportunity for interior design professionals to explore the use of angular plywood elements to create unique spatial experiences in architecture. - **Multi-faceted Interiors:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate multi-faceted interior designs inspired by natural structures like ant colonies for spatial innovation. - **Privacy and Communication:** Opportunity for architects to create spaces that balance privacy and communication through the use of open levels and communication openings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to embrace angular plywood design and multi-faceted interiors to enhance their designs. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create unique spatial experiences by incorporating angular plywood elements in their designs. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to embrace innovative architectural designs that balance privacy and communication in residential spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Anticipatory Architectural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vulcan-house.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md)