# Upwardly-Oriented Condos The Domino Micro Loft Incorporates Upward Space for Comfy Living By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-01-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-loft References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/icosa-domino-loft/41568/) & [icosadesign](http://www.icosadesign.com/) The rising cost of housing in urban locations around the world is forcing consumers to seek out more affordable options like the Domino micro loft. Found in San Francisco, California, the [Domino Loft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/domino-pendant) is the work of architecture firm ICOSA and sees a [small condo transformed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft) into a working space with a bedroom, dining space, workstation, closet and even a guest bed. The Domino Loft leverages the small, 500-square-foot to create a space that is utilized in unexpected ways to create a living area that can support a couple comfortably, albeit in a compact manner. Despite housing costs, Millennial consumers are avid to foray into home ownership. As such, housing solutions like the Domino micro loft are enabling consumers to own a slice (figuratively and literally) of real estate. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Affordable Housing Solutions:** The rising cost of housing is driving the demand for more affordable options like micro lofts, providing an opportunity for innovative housing solutions. - **Compact Living Spaces:** The utilization of small spaces in unexpected ways, as demonstrated by the Domino micro loft, offers opportunities for creating comfortable living areas in compact environments. - **Millennials and Home Ownership:** Millennial consumers' desire for home ownership despite high housing costs presents a market opportunity for affordable housing solutions like micro lofts. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate Development:** The trend of affordable housing solutions calls for innovations in real estate development to create more compact and cost-effective living spaces. - **Architectural Design:** Architects can explore creative ways to maximize the utilization of small spaces, such as the Domino micro loft, to meet the growing demand for compact living environments. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** The demand for functional and space-saving furniture in micro lofts presents an opportunity for the furniture and home decor industry to offer innovative solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microloft.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Compact Urban Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house.md) - [Low Footprint Compact Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nano-micro-house.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md)