# Cleverly Compact Homes The 'Domo Dom' House Uses Unique Architectural Tricks to Make Space By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-design-homes References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2014/05/30/playful-architecture-expanding-towards-sky/) & [architektlemanski.pl](http://www.architektlemanski.pl) With space becoming such a pressing issue when it comes to the real estate market, compact design homes are definitely the way to go. But if you still like the idea of living in a house as opposed to an apartment or condo because of space or budget constraints, take note of this creative approach to [space-saving architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house). Located in Krakow, Poland, this beautiful abode was designed by creative architect firm Architeckt.Lemanski. With a limited plot of land to work with, the talented architect decided to create a home with a [curved roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) towards the sky to make space for a staircase that gave the home an artistic touch. The end result is the 'Domo Dom' house, a novel, clever and revolutionary first step in compact design homes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Compact Design Homes:** The 'Domo Dom' house is a unique example of space-saving architecture that could fuel demand for compact design homes. - **Curved Roofs:** The use of a curved roof towards the sky to make space for a staircase in the 'Domo Dom' house could inspire more architects to explore the potential of curved roofs. - **Artistic Touch:** The 'Domo Dom' house showcases how incorporating artistic elements in a space-saving design can create unique and appealing living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate Development:** The increasing demand for space-efficient and innovative housing solutions such as compact design homes offers opportunities for architects and real estate developers. - **Architectural Design:** The success of the 'Domo Dom' house highlights the potential for innovative designs and creative solutions in the field of architectural design. - **Construction Materials:** The trend towards compact design homes and creative architectural solutions opens up opportunities for manufacturers of construction materials to develop new and efficient building products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Space-Conscious Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minuet.md) - [Traditional Japanese-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doma-house.md) - [Wooden-Deck Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jordy-tiny-home.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md)