# Twisted Residences Minamimachi House in Japan Looks Like a Labyrinth By Christina Butty | Published 2009-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minamimachi-house-in-japan References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/07/31/house-in-minamimachi-by-suppose-design-office/#more-35690) & [suppose.jp](http://www.suppose.jp/english) Designed with the consideration of [low space availability in Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa) is the Minamimachi house by Suppose Design Office in Japan. While it is a strong deviation from typical home design that people are used to, the Minamimachi house has [offset floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors) which allow natural light to flow freely into each level. **Implications** - This is the ideal house for anyone looking for a [modern twist on the average home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house). With its sleek, white design, residences are guaranteed to stay cool in the summer no matter how much the weather heats up. Located in Hiroshima, Japan, the interior of Minamimachi house has a series of terraces, shaped accordingly to its intended purpose. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **Offset Homes:** Innovative homes with offset floors allow for natural light flow and cool interiors. - **Twisted Architecture:** Architectural designs with twists and unique shapes create modern and visually appealing buildings. - **Terraced Houses:** Houses with multi-leveled terraces that serve a purpose add functionality and style to living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Innovative and visually appealing architectural designs can differentiate firms and provide clients with unique living experiences. - **Real Estate:** Offset homes and terraced houses can provide a selling point for real estate agents looking to differentiate listings. - **Construction:** Incorporating twisted architecture and offset floors into building designs can provide construction companies with opportunities to showcase their expertise. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Nature-Inspired Minimal Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zen-house-1.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md)