# Wooden Ninja Residences The Kohga House by Takayama Architects By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kohga-house References: [whatwedoissecret.org](http://whatwedoissecret.org/madebyblog/2010/03/i-smell-ninja-kohga-house/#more-6403) & [takayama-arch](http://www.takayama-arch.com/) Kohga house is a wooden abode located in Kōka, Japan, a region where Kōga-ryū, a school of ninjutsu, originated in 16th century. The modern cube structure stands out next to its traditionally designed neighbors. [Clad in clandestine black](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbora-vokac-taylor-architect), the Kohga house was designed by Yoshihisa Takayama of Takayama Architects. The two-story home is a single family residence made of a [burnt wood frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin). The interior boasts several beautiful exposed natural wood beams. **Implications** - Consumers are looking for ways to stay closer to nature. Products that feature an organic element are appealing to those who want to maintain a greener lifestyle. Companies trying to increase their value could focus on this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 59% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Natural Material Housing:** There is an opportunity to develop new housing products that incorporate natural and organic elements to provide an alternative green lifestyle for consumers. - **Traditional and Modern Architecture Fusion:** There is a growing trend in designing homes that feature modern elements while maintaining traditional designs. Companies can showcase new architecture combining two styles in its construction. - **Sustainable Living:** Consumers are actively seeking environments that allow them to be close to nature and live a greener lifestyle. Companies can create new products that promote sustainable living like this home does. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** The construction industry can use organic and natural resources to build new housing options for consumers interested in an eco-friendly lifestyle. - **Architecture:** Architects can explore new forms of architecture which blend traditional Japanese designs and contemporary designs to create modern homes inspired by nature. - **Sustainable Living Products:** Businesses could focus on developing new products that promote sustainable living in eco-friendly homes, such as energy-efficient heating and cooling systems or recyclable materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Concrete Block-Formed Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md)