# Slanted Slate-Colored Homes Ginan House is an Extension of Rock Garden by Keitaro Muto Architects By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginan-house References: [weburbanist](http://weburbanist.com/2012/08/23/striking-gravel-covered-japanese-house-is-a-study-in-contrasts) & [mut-archi](http://mut-archi.com/) The Ginan House by Keitaro Muto Architects is a residential piece of architecture that has slanted walls, which makes the home into a wedge shape. The exterior of the home is covered in gravel, which contrasts with the mostly white interior. The gravel textured exterior walls actually continue into the inside of the abode in certain places, offering a stark contrast to the white interior walls. The Ginan House features a small swimming pool and an interior metal bridge that offers access to a walk-in closet and a bathroom. The home owners instructed Keitaro Muto Architects to keep the house small. Built on a long and narrow lot, the structure looks like an extension of the gravel garden that covers the rest of the lot. An interesting blend of different modern design elements and minimalism, the Ginan House is a quaint and quiet space for reflection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Slanted Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities lie in designing unique, slanted structures that offer a visually striking and unconventional living experience. - **Exterior-interior Continuity:** Exploring the continuation of exterior textures into interior spaces creates a cohesive and dynamic design language, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in architectural aesthetics. - **Modern Minimalism:** Creating minimalist residential spaces that combine modern design elements and simplicity opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in creating tranquil and reflective living environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Architecture:** The residential architecture industry can adopt slanted designs and explore ways to integrate exterior textures into interior spaces for innovative and unique homes. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can explore the continuity of textures from the exterior to the interior, creating visually cohesive spaces that offer a modern and minimalist aesthetic. - **Home Construction:** Innovative home construction companies can specialize in building slanted homes with unique design elements, catering to individuals seeking unconventional living experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md) - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bak-gordon-arquitectos.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Scattered Boulder-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockbound.md) - [History-Honoring Dynamic Bright Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginko-house.md)