# Compact Co-Living Houses Swing Boasts a Contemporary Home in Osaka That Can Houses Eight People By Kalin Ned | Published 2020-06-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-coliving-house References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2020/06/25/swing-co-living-house-osaka-japan-architecture/) Due to urban density and issues of affordability, many city dwellers flock to compact co-living houses as solutions. As a result, an architectural focus is placed on functional dwellings that can meet the demands and privacy needs of many people. Japanese design studio Swing has built one such concept in the city of [Osaka, Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa). The compact co-living house spans two floors and can accommodate up to eight people. The abode has a communal living and dining space on the first floor and a "mezzanine space described by the architects as a library." The [eight bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loft-ruby-edition) are spread out, with three being on the first level and five on the one above. The home proves to be light-filled and outfitted with stylish, modern sensibilities, in mind. Image Credit: Eiji Tomita ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Compact Co-living Houses:** Designing functional dwellings that can meet the demands and privacy needs of many people. - **Urban Density Solutions:** Creating compact co-living houses as affordable housing options in densely populated areas. - **Functional Interior Design:** Incorporating communal spaces and mezzanine spaces to optimize the functionality of compact co-living houses. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for architects and designers to create innovative, space-efficient housing solutions. - **Real Estate:** Development of co-living properties as a viable and cost-effective alternative for urban dwellers. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Demand for stylish and versatile furniture to fit the limited space and modern sensibilities of compact co-living houses. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Cohesive Co-Operative Housing Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sumu-yakashima.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Dual-Living Space Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikigai-collective-yamabiko.md) - [Housing Collective Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-comunidad-habitacional.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md)