# Upheaved Hillside Dwellings ‘House in Rokko’ is Raised off the Ground and Provides Ama By Kevin Young | Published 2012-06-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-rokko References: [domusweb.it](http://www.domusweb.it/en/news/tato-architects-house-in-rokko/) & [tat-o](http://tat-o.com/) If you can’t find a high point on a mountain to build a house with a spectacular view, follow the steps of Tato Architects and construct a house like the ‘House in Rokko.’ Located on Mt. Rokko in Kobe, Japan, the House in Rokko is a [raised home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutal-honesty) with clever architectural techniques to get breathtaking views. It’s a [minimal house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate) that serves residents more functional benefit as well as aesthetic thrill. The house sits on a [steep slope](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av), which makes it impossible to build with large machines. The lower level of the house is surrounded by glass windows. The glass partition provides residents with 360-degree views and sunlight; it acts as a greeting room, computer and play area. The upper level is completely private and is surrounded with metal panels. A balcony that wraps around the front of the home offers an unobstructed view of the mountainous exterior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Mountainous Dwellings:** Opportunities for clever architectural techniques to build houses that offer breathtaking views, without compromising structural integrity. - **Steep Slope Designs:** A new wave of residential designs that take advantage of steep slopes and offer residents the ability to live in previously untapped areas. - **360-degree Living Spaces:** Advancements in building materials and techniques have made it possible to construct homes with views from every angle, creating unique and immersive living spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** An industry that can capitalize on the growing demand for innovative housing designs that take advantage of previously untapped terrain. - **Construction:** An industry that can utilize new materials and techniques to build homes in challenging environments, opening up new markets for housing development. - **Real Estate:** An industry that can benefit from the increasing demand for unique, customizable housing options that offer breathtaking natural views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Mountaintop Cantilevered Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/levitae-house.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Sustainable Dynamic Hilltop Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ro54.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md)