# Wood-Wrapped Abodes Japanese Architect Kohki Hiranuma Builds a 'House for Everyone' By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-for-everyone References: [khaa.jp](http://www.khaa.jp/top/index_e.htm) Designed by Japanese architect Kohki Hiranuma, this featured home deemed a 'House for Everyone' is a [wood-wrapped wonder](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omer-arbel). It looks as though it's been encased by [wooden window shutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house-1), which create an interesting shadow detail within the home. The added wave gives the abode a [sculptural appearance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house) that makes it stand out even more. Check out the featured gallery to get a view for this wicked piece of architecture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wood-wrapped Architecture:** Opportunities for wood-based innovations in building materials and construction techniques as wood continues to find new applications in architectural design. - **Sculptural Homes:** Exploration of the potential for architectural designs to blur the line between sculpture and functional living spaces, creating unique and visually appealing structures. - **Shadow Play in Architecture:** Innovations in using shadow as a design element in architecture, such as with the use of wooden window shutters to create intricate patterns and add dimension to a building's exterior. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Incentives for architects and designers to explore more sustainable and visually striking options for building materials and exteriors. - **Woodworking and Timber Industries:** Opportunities for the timber industry to expand its customer base by exploring new applications for wood in architectural design and construction. - **Exterior Home Decor and Landscaping:** Potential for landscaping and home decor industries to integrate exterior design elements that take inspiration from wood-wrapped architecture and its use of shadow play for unique outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barn-Inspired Timber Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Sustainable Cubic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/appels-architekten.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Traditional Japanese-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doma-house.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Flood-Mitigating Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ushijima-architects.md)