# Angled Weekend Retreat Cabins ON Design Creates the Ideal Getaway in Japan By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/getaway-in-japan References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/on-design-rooms-that-follow-the-landscape-japan-05-14-2014/) & [ondesign.co.jp](http://www.ondesign.co.jp/) Created by ON Design, the 'rooms that follow the landscape' project as it's been dubbed, is the [ideal weekend getaway in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yawn-yard). The house is like a [tiny cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-nest-cabin) complete with angled windows and is [extremely compact](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa). According to DesignBoom, "the 1,000 square meter project is characterized by a series of angled windows that track the movement of the sun, with the floor level positioned to follow the site’s natural gradient." This means that the people staying here can enjoy ample sunlight at various points of the day, which is great for people escaping the hustle and bustle of the city where an office is their main hangout for the week. ON Design has created the perfect spot to kick back and relax for a weekend. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/on-design-rooms-that-follow-the-landscape-japan-05-14-2014/), [ondesign.co.jp](http://www.ondesign.co.jp/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Angled Window Design in Architecture:** Designing angled windows that track the movement of the sun provides an opportunity to create unique and innovative architecture that enhances natural lighting. - **Compact and Efficient Housing Design:** Creating small, yet comfortable living spaces can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for the housing industry. - **Eco-tourism and Sustainable Travel:** Building cabins and retreats that are in harmony with the natural environment can attract travelers seeking sustainable and environmentally responsible options for their vacation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities exist to innovate and differentiate in the competitive architecture and design industry by incorporating unique angled window designs. - **Housing and Real Estate:** Developing efficient, affordable and compact housing designs that provide comfort and convenience can disrupt the housing and real estate industry as many consumers seek to downsize and live more sustainably. - **Tourism and Travel:** The popularity of eco-tourism and sustainable travel represents a growth opportunity for the travel industry, creating demand for unique, environmentally friendly and sustainable retreats like ON Design's cabins. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Nature-Centric Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nortehaus.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Mountain Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-cabin.md) - [Cabin-Conjoined Singular Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday-home.md) - [Forest Retreat Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oculus.md) - [Modern Luxury Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yimura-cabins.md) - [Tranquil Seasonal Canadian Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-cabin.md) - [Quaint Alpine Minimal Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerer-retreat.md) - [Tranquil Contemporary Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyatta.md)