# White Cube Homes The Parallel House by Fumihito Hisanari is Simple and Chic By Marissa Liu | Published 2010-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/parallel-house References: [whatwedoissecret.org](http://whatwedoissecret.org/madebyblog/2010/05/parallel/#more-6902) & [en-ad](http://www.en-ad.com/works2.html) Taking minimalism to its apex, [Japanese architect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mori-house) Fumihito Hisanari created this [plain white box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyori) called the Parallel house. This single-family residence in the Kagawa prefecture of Japan is striking in its simplicity. Illumination from skylights and an airy interior make what would seem like a claustrophobic home into one that is surprisingly spacious. The Parallel house is in fact a two-story building. The [wooden frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera) of the Parallel house allows for 1,268 square feet of floor space--far roomier than it appears. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in creating sleek and simple designs that maximize space and natural light. - **Small Home Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing compact and efficient homes for sustainable and affordable living. - **Skylight Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in developing advanced skylight systems that provide ample natural light while maintaining energy efficiency. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in rethinking traditional architectural norms and creating functional spaces that prioritize simplicity and minimalism. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in catering to the growing demand for smaller, more affordable and sustainable housing options. - **Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunities in designing innovative skylight solutions that enhance natural lighting and energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.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)