# Sharp Textural Facades Takeshi Hamada's House D Bridges Efficiency and Elegant Aesthetics By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-d References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/132465/house-d-takeshi-hamada/) & [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2011/02/house-d-takeshi-hamada/) Takeshi Hamada's [House D](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house), located in Osaka, brilliantly combines the need for [efficient architectural design in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house) with the elegance and beauty of contemporary aesthetics. The design of House D is conceived and executed around the garage, which is just left of center at the front of the house; Takeshi Hamada describes the home as taking an "L" shape around the garage area. The front of House D has an clean and contemporary aesthetic. The [vertical alignment of the wood planks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence), which serve as a door to the garage, contrasts exceptionally with the horizontal placement of the metallic surface on the front of the entryway to the house. House D is a remarkable achievement in efficient and elegant home design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 27% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Efficient Architectural Design:** The design of House D showcases the potential for efficient architectural design in residential spaces. - **Contemporary Aesthetics:** The clean and contemporary aesthetic of House D demonstrates the demand for modern and stylish design in homes. - **Vertical and Horizontal Contrast:** The vertical and horizontal contrast in the facade of House D highlights the potential for unique and visually striking architectural elements. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Construction:** The innovative design of House D presents opportunities for residential construction companies to incorporate efficient and elegant architectural elements in their projects. - **Interior Design:** The contemporary aesthetic of House D provides inspiration for interior designers looking to create modern and stylish living spaces. - **Architectural Materials:** The use of contrasting materials in the facade of House D opens up opportunities for architectural materials companies to develop new products that create visual impact. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md)