# Stacked Trapezoidal Home Concepts The Trapezoidal Mod Wins Third Place in Compact Home Competition By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-concept References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home/ryterna-modul-tiny-home-contest-2018/) & [rmodul](http://www.rmodul.com/sites/default/files/uploads/ryterna_modul_-_tm_0301.pdf) This geometric home concept is designed by emerging 23 year-old architect William Samin. Entering the fourth annual Ryterna Architectural Challenge, the young designer was tasked to visualize a [270 square foot living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mark-vi). The [stacked geometric structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabini-edelweiss) of the [Trapezoidal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreal-house) Mod allows for terrain and location adaptability, the pivoting walls and glazing doors foster apt air circulation and there is always the possibility of further expansion in the future. The spaciously economic design of the practical home concept relies on sunken furniture. William Samin installs the living room couch below the floor. The concealing strategy allows for future homeowners to use even the back pillows as a functioning sitting area. The cushions have been enlarged and made to support additional weight accordingly. Photo Credits: William Samin ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometric Home Concepts:** Designers can explore innovative geometric structures for modular and adaptable living spaces. - **Sunken Furniture Design:** Incorporating sunken furniture in home designs offers space-saving solutions and multi-functional living areas. - **Compact Home Living:** There is a growing trend towards designing compact yet practical living spaces that maximize functionality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can leverage geometric home concepts to create innovative and adaptable housing designs. - **Furniture:** The integration of sunken furniture design in homes presents opportunities for creating innovative and space-saving furniture solutions. - **Real Estate:** The demand for compact yet functional living spaces offers opportunities for real estate developers to provide affordable and efficient housing options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Gabled Split Trapezoidal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-trapzios.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Triangular Lot-Based Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxford-triangle.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md) - [Charming Angular Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trapezium-house.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Sleek Modular German Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-anton-ii.md) - [Stacked Compact Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabini-edelweiss.md)