# Black-Out Bachelor Pads The 'Black Slit' House Adds Luxury to Industrial Japanese Living By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-slit-house References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2011/08/22/modern-japanese-architecture-at-its-best-black-slit-house/) & [threeballcascade](http://www.threeballcascade.com/works/#architecture) Looking at this 'Black Slit' House design from the Japanese architectural firm 'THREE.BALL.[CASCADE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cascade-house)' brings the word "bachelor pad" immediately to mind. With the contemporary lines and favoring of stark black exterior and interior features, the [Black Slit House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/svart-hus) appears to be the perfect man cave. Standing solid at 250 square meters, the Black Slit house fits perfectly into an [industrial neighbourhood in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment). The two stories of this building allow for multiple residences to reside peacefully should they choose, or one very wealthy bachelor. **Implications** - The use of blackened color schemes continues to be one of the most effective ways for products to instantly exude a classic, timeless aura from the perspective of many consumers. Companies who are especially hoping to appeal to a predominantly male demographic should further recognize the vast benefits of black product packaging and product designs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Blackened Color Schemes:** Companies should consider the appeal and effectiveness of black product packaging and product designs to appeal to a predominantly male demographic. - **Luxury Bachelor Pads:** Architectural firms can capitalize on the trend of luxurious and contemporary bachelor pads by designing buildings with stark black exteriors and interiors. - **Industrial Living:** Designers can embrace the appeal of industrial living by incorporating contemporary lines and stark black features into their designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can capitalize on the trend of luxurious and contemporary bachelor pads by designing buildings with stark black exteriors and interiors. - **Product Design:** Companies should consider the appeal and effectiveness of black product packaging and product designs to appeal to a predominantly male demographic. - **Interior Design:** Designers can embrace the appeal of industrial living by incorporating contemporary lines and stark black features into their designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Black-Concrete Mountain Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-house-1.md) - [Raw Blackened-Wood Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaguchicho-house.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Blackened Wooden Facade Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centered-home.md) - [Spacially Contrasting Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barwon-heads-house.md) - [Spacious Light-Filled Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-black.md) - [Black-Metal Angled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-box-house.md)