# Steep Sloping Structures The K House is Built on the Side of a Cliff By Trenton Millar | Published 2012-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-house2 References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/08/k-house-by-d-i-g-architects) & [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/263761/k-house-d-i-g-architects/) Built by D.I.G. Architects, K House is a residential structure that was built on a small lot on the side of a cliff. The architects decided to excavate the ground to make room for the main living space. The structure starts at ground level and descends to create "a habitat generated by the nature form of the cliff," according to the architect's website. Designers Akinori Yoshimura and Maki Yoshimura built the K House in an open-plan style. No one room has a predetermined purpose (except the kitchen and bathroom). A floating deck can be found on the first floor to give people an area to get away from the earth-protected main floor. The roof of the building is inspired by a sail shape. This stunning piece of modern architecture is located in Nagoya City, Japan. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 55% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sloping Architecture:** The trend of building structures on the side of cliffs or steep slopes is growing, offering opportunities for architects to blend modern design with natural scenery. - **Open-plan Living:** Houses with open-plan living spaces, where room functionality is not predetermined, are becoming more popular. - **Nature-inspired Roofs:** Roofs inspired by shapes found in nature, such as the sail shape of the K House, are a trend in modern architectural design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can take advantage of the growing trend of steep sloping structures to create unique designs and incorporate natural surroundings. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can market unique housing designs, such as open-plan living and houses on sloped land, to attract buyers. - **Construction:** The popularity of nature-inspired roofs and open-plan living spaces in modern architecture offer disruptive innovation opportunities for the construction industry to implement new building techniques and materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Faceted Cedar Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-on-a-hill.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-house-1.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Cliffside Minimalist Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aip-azia-villa.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md)