# Stacked Box Structures The Base Minami Aoyama Features Dynamically Linear Accents By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-minami-aoyama References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/base-minami-aoyama) & [ryuichisasaki](http://www.ryuichisasaki.com/) The Base Minami Aoyama by Ryuichi Sasaki and Kazuya Nishimura is a [three-level residential building complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morandi-i-apartment) in the heart of Tokyo. The structure features printed glass screens that serve as a memorable focal point for tenants and passersby. Located on a [steep incline of land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects), this dynamic building features a linear-accented design resembling a series of stacked boxes. Including a number of [fashion, jewelry or spa boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/base-store), a meeting area and cafe space, this residential complex aims to offer its inhabitants the best of everything. The Base Minami Aoyama by Ryuichi Sasaki & Kazuya Nishimura fuses aesthetics with function. This modern architectural piece makes amenities accessible for its tenants while staying true to a distinctive design that fits into the building's surrounding urban environment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 15% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Dynamic Architecture:** Architects can incorporate linear-accented designs that resemble stacked boxes and printed glass screens to create dynamic buildings that are both functional and visually distinctive. - **Mixed-use Spaces:** Mixed-use spaces that combine residential units with fashion, jewelry or spa boutiques, meeting areas and cafes can be designed to offer a variety of amenities and experiences for residents and visitors alike. - **Memorable Focal Points:** Architects can create memorable focal points in building designs by incorporating printed glass screens that catch the eye and offer a unique visual experience. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can create mixed-use spaces with dynamic architecture and distinctive design elements to attract tenants and offer a variety of amenities. - **Architecture:** Architects can experiment with dynamic and distinctive design elements, such as printed glass screens and stacked box designs, to create memorable buildings that stand out in urban environments. - **Retail:** Retailers can take advantage of mixed-use spaces by incorporating fashion, jewelry or spa boutiques into residential complexes to offer unique shopping experiences to residents and visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Contemporary Stacked Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everden-residence.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Gridded Screen Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-building-1.md)