# Green-Filled Abodes Tokyo's House S Features a Garden on Each Level of the Home By Leslie Chen | Published 2012-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-s References: [knstrct](http://knstrct.com/2012/01/11/house-s-by-keiji-ashizawa-design/) & [keijidesign](http://www.keijidesign.com/2011/09/14/505/#page1) [House S](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/welcome-to-the-jungle) is like having your very own sanctuary in the middle of the hustle and bustle of a big city. Located in Tokyo, House S focuses on the importance of having a [peaceful place to escape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1) to at the end of the day. Designed by Keiji Ashizawa, House S used to be a samurai residence way back when. While the outside of the house features a black design, the interior features an open concept that lets in plenty of natural light. Each floor of House S has its own garden to promote a feeling of tranquility. With such a sense of calm enveloping the home, whoever lives in this space will feel like they've escaped to the middle of nowhere rather than the metropolis of Tokyo. Let House S whisk you away to a land of peace and quiet. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 71% | 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Gardens:** The trend of incorporating gardens and greenery into multi-story buildings creates opportunities for architects and construction companies to innovate vertical green spaces. - **Biophilic Design:** The trend towards incorporating natural elements into building design opens up opportunities for architects and designers to create biophilic spaces that promote wellness and balance in urban environments. - **Urban Sanctuaries:** The trend of creating calm, peaceful spaces within cities presents opportunities for designers and developers to create urban sanctuaries that offer a respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects can create innovative designs that incorporate green spaces and natural elements into buildings to create biophilic urban environments. - **Construction:** Construction companies can help make vertical gardens and biophilic design a reality by leveraging technology and new building materials to create sustainable, eco-friendly structures. - **Real Estate:** Real estate companies can market urban sanctuaries as an attractive feature for people who want to live in cities while still being able to escape to peaceful, green spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Forest Sanctuary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sadowski-house.md) - [Light-Filled City Center Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2.md) - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house.md) - [Green Garden-Surrounding Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hillside-house-1.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md)