# Morbid Housing Options The Creepy ‘A House Awaiting Death' by Eastern Design Office By Summer Luu | Published 2010-09-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-awaiting-death References: [io9](http://io9.com/5636453/a-house-built-for-a-man-who-expects-to-die-in-the-next-15-years/gallery/) & [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/A-House-Awaiting-Death-by-EASTERN-Design-Office) ‘A House Awaiting Death’ by [Eastern Design Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-algarve) is not just a concept or an idea, but is actually a reality-based project for a real client. The client knows that he will die within 15 years and therefore wanted to design 'A House Awaiting Death' as a form of preparation. The windows of the newly-designed house is strategically plotted in the east where the sun rises, not where it sets, to represent longevity. The home also faces the sea where he will “depart on a ship flashing towards death.” Eerily ready for its owner's demise, 'A House Awaiting Death' is definitely [a creepy idea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deetz-residence). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 84% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **End-of-life Housing:** The trend of designing homes and spaces specifically for individuals preparing for their death presents opportunities for innovative architectural design and funeral services. - **Pre-death Preparation:** The trend of individuals planning and designing their living spaces in anticipation of their death opens up opportunities for personalized and meaningful end-of-life experiences. - **Death-positive Movement:** The trend of embracing death and discussing it openly promotes innovative approaches to death-related services and products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can explore designs for end-of-life housing that prioritize comfort, accessibility, and emotional well-being for individuals nearing the end of their lives. - **Funeral Services:** Funeral service providers can create innovative offerings that support individuals in pre-death preparation, such as customizable funeral arrangements and end-of-life planning services. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can cater to the growing demand for personalized and meaningful end-of-life experiences by creating spaces that reflect an individual's unique journey and legacy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Post-Mortem Wireless Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/in-memoriam.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md) - [Self-Designed Evolving Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-columns.md)