# Contemporary Brightly Lit Homes Kiri Architects Creates a Living Space with Social Potential By Kalin Ned | Published 2022-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brightly-lit-homes References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/09/12/kiri-architects-light-filled-stair-hall-home/) & [kiri-architects](http://kiri-architects.com/) A brightly lit home, measuring 79 square meters, is shortlisted for the 2022 Dezeen Awards in the Urban House category. The home is located in Nishitōkyō, a city to the west of Tokyo. The space, which is designed for a [family of four](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ordinary-house), was designed by Tokyo-based studio Kiri Architects. The most striking feature of the brightly lit home is a [wooden staircase](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya) that "spans the glazed facade of the house" and "acts as a buffer between the living spaces and the windows." In addition to creating a visual appeal and serving as a way for the owners to move between the first and second floors, the staircase is designed to fulfill a social purpose. Kiri Architects took cues from 'engawa'—a type of traditional Japanese veranda. Image Credit: Anna Nagai ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Brightly Lit Homes:** The trend towards brightly lit homes can be leveraged to create social spaces that enhance family interaction and promote community. - **Urban House Design:** Urban house design is rapidly changing as architects and designers embrace new materials and sustainable practices that push the boundaries of modern living. - **Engawa-style Architecture:** Drawing inspiration from traditional Japanese engawa-style architecture offers opportunities for creating unique and innovative indoor-outdoor living spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Architects who embrace the trend towards brightly lit homes can create unique living spaces that enhance social interaction and community. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers who experiment with new materials and contemporary design trends can help push the boundaries of urban house design. - **Sustainability:** Incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices into urban house design can help create homes that are both beautiful and environmentally friendly. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bright Family Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobble-hill-townhouse.md) - [Natural Light-Centric Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huron-house.md) - [Reconfigured Spacious Brooklyn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/z-house.md) - [Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-residence.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md)