# Rigidly Angular Cubic Renovations Koichi Kimura Architects' Renovation Features Sharp Lines By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koichi-kimura-architects References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/896779/house-renovation-form-kouichi-kimura-architects) Middling designs do little to inspire awe or imagination, and this house renovation from Koichi Kimura Architects and FORM takes that concept to heart. The new home design is starkly angular, highlighting sharp 90-degree angles in both small and large ways. Koichi Kimura Architects and FORM designed this house renovation in a building that was first erected 23 years ago, but the architects did a great job of making it look distinctly modern by focusing on an angular theme. The exterior of the home is a series of cubic volumes clad in black paneling, and the cubic motif continues on the interior. One of the clever touches from the designers is a cubic black wood-burning fireplace that looks like a miniature version of the house as a whole. Image Credit: [Yoshihiro Asada](https://www.archdaily.com/photographer/yoshihiro-asada) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 19% | 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 - **Angular Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of sharp 90-degree angles in architectural designs to create visually striking and modern buildings. - **Cubic Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate cubic volumes and clean lines in interior design to achieve a sleek and contemporary look. - **Renovating with Contrast:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine traditional and modern elements in house renovations to create visually captivating spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply angular and cubic design principles to architectural projects to push the boundaries of traditional construction. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate cubic minimalism into interior design concepts to create unique and modern living spaces. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative construction materials and techniques to support the implementation of angular and cubic designs in building renovations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Home Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/works-office.md) - [Renovated 19th-Century Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byr-architekti.md) - [Redesigned Curved Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment.md) - [Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-delalande-tabourin.md) - [Mid-Century Flat Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-apartment-renovation.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [70s London Home renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-house.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md)