# Monolithic Windowless Homes Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates' Design Features Black Timber Cladding By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katsutoshi-sasaki References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/896111/t-katsutoshi-sasaki-plus-associates) Like the famous alien obelisk from Stanley Kubrick's landmark film '2001: A Space Odyssey', the latest home design from Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates stands in stark contrast to the surrounding scene. While the rest of the homes in the area are more or less traditional, 'T', as the abode is called, is a rigid two-story rectangle of a building with smooth, windowless walls covered in [black timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera). But rather than ushering humanity toward its next evolutionary stage, Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates' design is a surprisingly pleasing and comfortable home. Though T appears to be windowless, there is a wraparound window that covers the top section of the building. It doesn't seem like much, but that upper window provides plenty of [natural light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/long-black) to the home's residents. Image Credit: Katsutoshi Sasaki + Associates ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 80% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Monolithic Architecture:** Exploring the trend of windowless homes with sleek, monolithic designs, creating a unique and striking aesthetic. - **Timber Cladding:** The use of black timber cladding in home design for a bold and modern look. - **Maximizing Natural Light:** Incorporating innovative ways to capture and optimize natural light in windowless homes for a more comfortable living space. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can find opportunities in creating monolithic homes with windowless designs. - **Construction:** Builders and contractors can explore the use of black timber cladding as a modern and visually appealing option for exteriors. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers and decorators can focus on maximizing natural light in windowless spaces, utilizing creative solutions for a brighter and more inviting environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Trapezoidal Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksa-studen.md) - [Apple Tree-Surrounding Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acdf.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md)