# Linear Lit Structures The Keyhole House by EASTERN Design Office is Sleek and Minimal By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-03-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keyhole-house-by-eastern-design-office References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/keyhole-house) & [eastern.e-arc.jp](http://www.eastern.e-arc.jp/companyinfoE.html) The Keyhole House by [EASTERN Design Office](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eastern-algarve) features a sleek and simplistic design that is a [modern take on classic residential architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house). Located in the heart of Kyoto, Japan, this dynamically designed abode is inspired by the shape of a keyhole. Sharply linear and light-accented, the home’s facade makes a bold statement featuring a narrow window configuration that surrounds the structure’s front doorway. When seen at night, these keyhole-inspired openings allow for light transparencies, giving the home an eye-catching design element Painted in a stark neutral palette, the home’s white exterior features red and purple accents that complement the sharp shape and clean lines of the house’s roof design. A sleek and simplistic space, the Keyhole House by EASTERN Design Office is an urban abode that presents a future-friendly take on the [traditional family home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfield-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 34% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Linear Architecture:** Investing in the use of linear structures and sharp angles to create modern, sleek homes that cater to the future-friendly design preferences of younger generations. - **Minimalist Design:** Developing sleek, simplistic lifestyle solutions to cater to consumers who prefer functional and minimalist living spaces. - **Light-accented Structures:** Incorporating light and transparency as architectural features to imbue structures with qualities of spaciousness and modern flair. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Reinventing traditional residential architecture to cater to the changing preferences of modern homeowners and offer innovative, future-friendly living spaces. - **Urban Design:** Creating streamlined, avant-garde urban spaces to cater to the tastes of modern consumers while providing functional, aesthetically pleasing living and social environments. - **Construction:** Innovating traditional building practices with the use of modern materials and technologies to develop futuristic, eco-friendly homes that cater to the evolving sustainable living movement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Kyoto House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/element-house.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Japanese Minimalism Portland Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-house.md) - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j-kidman-architecture.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md)