# Concealed Garden Abodes This Modern Japanese Home Boasts a Hidden Rooftop Garden By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-11-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-japanese-home References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2014/10/28/a-slanted-home-with-a-hidden-garden-on-the-roof/) & [bandesign.jp](http://www.bandesign.jp/) This modern Japanese home is designed by architect Hisanori Ban and boasts a [hidden rooftop garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-villa). The residence is located in the heart of Komaki City and is appropriately named 'Secret Garden'. The contemporary home is set to appeal to sustainable design enthusiasts with an appreciation for nature and gardening hobbies. Hisanori Ban's modern Japanese home boasts a sleek and utilitarian facade and bare interior that is accented with understated furnishings and neutral finishes. Industrial and organic design styles meet in this residential project that embraces eco-friendly construction techniques. The home boasts scenic views of its surrounding landscape and features slanted and angular elements. The home's angular level opens up to a grass-covered balcony that leads to the home's rooftop [garden space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-waverley-house). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 96% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing construction materials and techniques that minimize environmental impact while maintaining functionality and aesthetics. - **Nature Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative ways to incorporate natural elements into urban living spaces, such as hidden rooftop gardens, to promote wellness and connection to nature. - **Minimalist Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing furniture and finishes that embody simplicity and functionality, catering to the growing demand for minimalist and clutter-free living spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing sustainable building materials and methods that reduce energy consumption, waste generation, and carbon footprint. - **Urban Planning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating green spaces like rooftop gardens into urban development plans to enhance the livability, health, and well-being of city dwellers. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Producing minimalist furniture and home accessories that prioritize functionality, versatility, and sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Light-Filled City Center Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-garden-2.md) - [Elevated Garden Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Living Landscape Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house.md) - [Garden-Nestled Luscious Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-villa.md) - [Planted Balcony Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-greens.md) - [Tranquil Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cupertino-courtyard-house.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md)