# Updated Traditional Machiya House Td-Atelier Helps Design the House in Marutamachi Interior By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-marutamachi References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/15/endo-shorijo-design-td-atelier-house-in-marutamachi/) & [td-ms](http://www.td-ms.com/)  Japanese design studios Td-ATelier and Endo Shorijo Design work together on the House in Marutamachi. It is an [old townhouse in Kyoto](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/townhouse-vi) that has [minimal interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate) that were originally built 120 years ago. It rests between two residential properties. Throughout the interior, there is a color palette that brings [light and dark wood tones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera) along with smooth concrete. Td-Atelier explains that, "Traditional Kyoto townhouses are being destroyed at a pace of 800 houses a year. Old buildings don't match modern life. However, we want to stop the decline of Kyoto townhouses by fusing tradition, design, and new life. [...] The gaps and omissions created between the volume group and the existing columns, beams, walls, and floors create continuity in the space." Image Credit: Td-Atelier, Endo Shorijo Design ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Preservation of Traditional Architecture:** The declining number of traditional houses in Kyoto provides an opportunity for designers to find ways to fuse tradition with modern design and preserve the original structures. - **Minimalist Interiors:** Designers can take inspiration from the House in Marutamachi and create sleek, minimalist interiors that complement and highlight the original architecture. - **Natural Color Palettes:** Using a color palette with light and dark wood tones, as well as smooth concrete can create a natural and cohesive aesthetic in traditional Japanese houses. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The declining number of traditional townhouses in Kyoto means great opportunities for architectural firms to help preserve and redesign these historical structures. - **Interior Design:** The minimalist interiors of the House in Marutamachi can serve as inspiration for interior designers, particularly those interested in creating designs that complement historical architecture. - **Construction:** The fusion of modern design and historical architecture requires innovative construction techniques and technologies that can preserve and enhance the original structures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewed Kyoto Townhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-aluc.md) - [Harmonious Traditional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-house.md) - [Townhouse Transformed Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-labo-kyoto.md) - [Cross-Influence Fusion Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challe-caf.md) - [Modern Kyoto House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Elevated Pied-à-Terres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piedterre.md) - [Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinmozen.md) - [Time Passage-Celebrating Restored Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyawa.md)