# Spacious Compact Housing The Bernal Heights Residence by SB Architects is a Modernized Space By Annie Ho | Published 2010-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernal-heights-residence-by-sb-architects References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/07/13/bernal-heights-residence-by-sb-architects/) & [sb-architects](http://www.sb-architects.com/) The [Bernal Heights Residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernal-cutlery) by SB Architects is a home that tests the limits of restricted space within an area. Although built in a [dense area of San Francisco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-house), this home still manages to provide its owners with a [massive living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house) with both private and public areas. The modernized and contemporary interior of the Bernal Heights Residence by SB Architects allows for a perfect view of the San Francisco skyline, making it a perfect vacation home for those summer months. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Micro Housing:** Designing homes that can make perfect use of limited spaces, but still offer ample living spaces. - **Compact Living:** Building small spaces that feel spacious, modern and comfortable to the residents. - **Minimalist Design:** Creating living spaces that maximize the use of limited spaces while minimizing clutter and unused elements. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** Development of microhousing that prioritizes space utilization and minimalism for people living in densely populated areas. - **Architecture:** Innovating structures that maximize living spaces and creating functional homes that are aesthetically pleasing. - **Interior Design:** Designing spaces with minimalist and modern approaches to fashion functional and comforting home environments in small spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Swiss Army Knife-Resembling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crest-guesthouse.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Creative Work-Encouraging Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-lining-house.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Hillside Bay Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagoon-view-residence.md) - [Ceramic Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillsborough-residence.md) - [Ocean-Overlooking Perched Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sur.md)