# Thatched-Roof Wooden Huts 2m26 Designs the Hitsujigoya with a Purple Iris Topping By Amy Duong | Published 2025-04-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitsujigoya References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2025/04/18/hitsujigoya-thatched-sheep-japan-2m26/) & [2m26](https://2m26.com/)  Local architectural firm [2m26](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya) has designed the Hitsujigoya, which is a Japanese translation of sheep pen. The wooden hut is made as a gatehouse that separates the male and female sheep in the field. The firm provides covered sleeping areas on both sides. It is defined by purple iris flowers along the [thatched roof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serenity), which covers the timber sheep pen located in Kyoto, Japan. 2m26 founders Mélanie Heresbach and Sébastien Renauld told [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yawn-yard), "In order to be able to separate land in half we designed a huge door, which also fit within the farm's land rules, as it is not possible to build a proper room with four walls. Because this land is accessible only by foot, we wanted a building which would go back to the earth if humans stopped maintaining it. All the materials we use come from land itself (stone, wood, straw, bark, bamboo), except the hinge, which we ordered from our favourite blacksmith." Image Credit: 2m26 ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 39% - 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Eco-friendly Construction Materials:** The use of indigenous materials like stone, wood, and bamboo in construction highlights a growing trend toward sustainable architecture with minimal environmental impact. - **Biophilic Design Elements:** Incorporating natural elements such as thatched roofs and floral toppings reflects a trend in architectural design that seeks to strengthen the connection between buildings and their natural surroundings. - **Modular Gatehouse Structures:** Designing gatehouses with multifunctional doors to comply with land regulations showcases a trend in modular constructions that can adapt to specific restrictions and needs. ### Where This Applies - **Sustainable Architecture:** The architectural model of Hitsujigoya that utilizes renewable resources introduces promising opportunities for the sustainable construction industry. - **Biophilic Architecture:** Architectural designs that include natural plant elements and materials are rapidly gaining traction within the biophilic design industry. - **Agricultural Infrastructure:** Innovations in wooden hut structures optimized for farm environments present new possibilities for the agricultural infrastructure sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Japanese Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya.md) - [Traditional Japanese Wooden Stables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/umagoya-stable.md) - [Hat-Shaped Metal-Topped Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hee-house.md) - [Thatched Modern Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatamazanka.md) - [Sheep Wool-Insulated Guest Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-la-escocesa.md) - [Hilltop Valley-Overlooking Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hermitage.md) - [Farmland-Inspired Rural Hotel Cottages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ningshan-luzhai-cottages.md) - [Barn-Inspired Timber Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1.md) - [Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushijima-architects.md)