# Egg-Shaped Interiors House I Hides Rounded Rooms Behind Rectilinear Exterior Walls By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-i References: [leibal](http://leibal.com/architecture/house-26/) & [shnzk](http://www.shnzk.com/works/detail18/) Looking at the polygonal House I from the street might cause you to expect triangulated spaces inside of it. You might be surprised then to see that the interior of this dwelling is shaped by the [convergence of many arches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moon-house-1), creating a domed void in the center. Hiroyuki Shinozaki Architects designed this [single-family home in Tochigi, Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate), to fit within an [unusually shaped plot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentagone-house). Many flat facades offered plenty of opportunities for the installation of windows, bringing natural light in from all angles. An open-plan arrangement was adopted to highlight the core of the dynamic domicile will spacious atrium. All domestic activities overlap under the great vaulting of the House I to bring the occupants a sense of togetherness as they cook, work, play and rest. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Polygonal Interiors:** Exploring polygonal interior designs that challenge traditional box-shaped spaces. - **Domed Void:** Creating domed voids in the center of buildings to introduce a unique architectural element. - **Atrium Living:** Adopting open-plan arrangements with spacious atriums to promote a sense of togetherness and natural light. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to experiment with innovative interior designs that break away from traditional norms. - **Home Construction:** Disruptive opportunity to incorporate domed voids and atriums into residential buildings, creating unique living spaces. - **Interior Design:** Challenging interior designers to think outside the box and explore non-traditional, polygonal interior layouts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Redesigned Curved Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment.md)