# Trapezoid-Shaped Homes This Black Tiny House Has Enough Space for a Garage By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-tiny-house References: [architizer](http://architizer.com/projects/mountain-house-5/) & [roomie.jp](http://www.roomie.jp/2016/03/324539/) From afar, this black tiny house looks like an unusually shaped garage and nothing else. The wooden home was designed by Hiroko + Tomoko Sekiguchi Architects and was created with two requests in mind -- to have space for a garage and to have enough privacy so that prying eyes could be avoided. The resulting space is quite unusual, with an all-black exterior that is shaped like a trapezoid. The black tiny house sits on a plot that is [only 27 square meters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet) and so the house is shaped to be quite tall in order to maximize space. With shelving, a small office, a sink and a sleeping area, this [unusually small space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hirondelle-tiny-house) offers many of the same functions as a home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 84% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Trapezoid-shaped Architecture:** The unique shape of trapezoid homes presents an opportunity for architects to create innovative designs that maximize space and privacy. - **Tiny House Living:** The growing trend of living in tiny homes offers manufacturers and designers the chance to create compact, functional spaces that meet the needs of individuals looking for minimalist living. - **Maximizing Small Plots:** The need to maximize space on small plots of land drives the demand for innovative architectural designs like trapezoid-shaped homes that utilize vertical space effectively. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects specializing in innovative designs for small spaces can capitalize on the trend for trapezoid-shaped homes and offer unique solutions to clients. - **Tiny Home Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of tiny homes can cater to the growing market of individuals looking for compact and functional living spaces that offer the same functions as traditional homes. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can explore the potential of maximizing small plots of land by investing in trapezoid-shaped homes to create unique and attractive housing options for buyers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Car Garage Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twostory-tiny-house.md) - [Shutter-Accented Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houzeko-tiny-house.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Wedge-Shaped Stealthy Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbora-vokac-taylor-architect.md) - [Rooftop Terrace Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-tiny-house.md) - [Gabled Split Trapezoidal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-trapzios.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Compact Space-Saving Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hartley-tiny-house.md) - [Generously Glazed Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atlanta-tiny-home.md)