# Skate Ramp Residences The House in Byoubugaura Features a Sweeping Floor By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-10-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-byoubugaura References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/10/30/house-byoubugaura-takeshi-hosaka-architects/) & [hosakatakeshi](http://www.hosakatakeshi.com/index_en.html) The House in Byoubugaura, designed by Japanese firm Takeshi Hosaka Architects, is characterized by its broad, curving floors which resemble a skate ramp. This design aesthetic is intended to reflecting the rolling landscape of the hilly site. The architects built vertically in order to maximize the space of the narrow plot, and chose materials such as concrete, steel, timber and glass. This minimalist palette of materials not only work together incredibly well, but also offer the house a cool, contemporary look and vibe that will surely be appreciated by the home owners. Lower ceilings make the house, which spans three storeys, appear like a two-storey structure to the outside eye. The levels are connected with a spiral staircase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 46% | 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Skate-inspired Architecture:** Designing buildings with curving floors reminiscent of skate ramps to create a unique and dynamic aesthetic. - **Vertical Building:** Utilizing vertical space to maximize narrow plots and create innovative architectural designs. - **Minimalist Material Palette:** Using a combination of concrete, steel, timber, and glass to achieve a contemporary and stylish look in residential buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore skate-inspired designs to create visually appealing and unconventional buildings. - **Real Estate:** Developers can utilize vertical building techniques to optimize space in narrow plots for residential construction. - **Construction:** Construction companies can experiment with minimalist material combinations to achieve modern and visually striking residential structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Staggered Floor Modern Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Sloped Timber Skate Ramps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rampitecture.md)