# Modern Log Cabins A Unique Wooden Home by Masaaki Okuno By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-04-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-by-masaaki-okuno References: [whatwedoissecret.org](http://whatwedoissecret.org/madebyblog/2010/04/house-in-wakakusa/#more-6595) & [okuno-room](http://www.okuno-room.com/) This [rectangular wooden home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house) by Masaaki Okuno sits in Minami-Alps City, Japan. Making use of one of the area's abundant natural resources this two-story single family dwelling is constructed out of a multitude of [wooden 2x4 planks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/common-woods). The planks are treated, but largely left au natrual and also make up the house's floors and walls giving the interior texture. The simple structure is slightly reminiscent of [woodsy log cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod) albeit with a modern twist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Architecture:** The use of treated wooden planks in construction offers opportunities for sustainable architecture. - **Natural Material Design:** The au natural treatment of wooden planks in interior design showcases the trend towards natural material design. - **Modern Rustic Style:** The combination of woodsy log cabin aesthetics with modern design creates an opportunity for the modern rustic style trend. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Construction:** The use of wooden planks in construction can disrupt traditional building materials and techniques. - **Interior Design:** The integration of natural wooden textures in interior design presents an opportunity for innovative and unique designs. - **Home Decor:** The modern rustic style trend can drive demand for home decor products that combine rustic and contemporary elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Wooden Blue Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-cabin.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restua.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balbek-bureau.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Compact Japanese Moden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa.md) - [Raw Blackened-Wood Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaguchicho-house.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Captivating Modern Prefab Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skali-backcountry-cubiod.md)