# Grand Theatrical Residences The Backstage House is Modeled After a Theater By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/backstage-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/08/29/backstage-house-japan-ym-design-office/) & [ymdo.net](http://ymdo.net/) The 'Backstage House,' designed by Y+M Design Office, features two layers. The first layer is comprised of a living room, made to resemble a miniature house, while the second functions as a perimeter wall surrounding extra rooms and patios. The home is located in Tokushima, Japan, with views of Mount Bizan in the distance. The architects compare the residence to a theater, with the double-height living area functioning as "the stage," and the supplementary rooms, located two levels above, acting as the "behind-the-scenes" areas -- hence, the title "Backstage House." Though the central structure resembles the archetypal house -- gabled roof, traditional windows -- the wooden wall surrounding it is both curvaceous and angular. Besides being visually arresting, the wall offers the home's inhabitants privacy from both inside and outside the home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Theatrical Architecture:** Incorporating theatrical elements in architecture can create immersive and visually arresting living spaces. - **Multifunctional Living Spaces:** Designing homes with multiple layers and functions can maximize living space and offer privacy to the inhabitants. - **Hybrid Design:** Combining traditional and modern elements in architecture can result in innovative and unique structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate theatrical and multifunctional elements in their designs to create unique and visually stunning structures. - **Real Estate:** Developers can explore adding hybrid and innovative features to their properties to attract buyers looking for unique living spaces. - **Design:** Designers can borrow from both traditional and modern styles to create new and innovative designs in architecture and interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Layered Living Residence Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymk.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md)