# Railway Platform Residences Takanobu Kishimoto's Platform House is Built Around an Old Train Car By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-house References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2015/01/15/platform-a-home-designed-around-an-old-train-car/) & [cd-aa](http://cd-aa.com/) Takanobu Kishimoto's Platform House incorporates modern details with a found artifact, a [vintage train car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train). When searching for the project's Takasago City site, the architect discovered that his proposed location came complete with an old railway car, something that ended up inspiring his design rather than taking away from it. The vintage railway car was purchased by Kishimoto and became the focal point of his finished Platform House. Mixing heritage and history with contemporary design details, this [Japanese residence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa) is reminiscent of a retro railway platform. The home's modern facade links to the old train car and envelops a warm and [wood-accented interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate). The spacious home features an open plan and transforms its connected train car into a whimsical kids' room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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's Driving This Trend - **Heritage Fusion:** Opportunities to mix historical artifacts with contemporary design details to create unique and nostalgic living spaces. - **Whimsical Retro:** Creating playful and imaginative designs that incorporate vintage elements, such as old train cars, into modern homes. - **Open Plan Living:** Designing spacious and flexible living areas that seamlessly integrate different spaces and functions. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways to blend history and modernity in residential projects. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can consider repurposing old train cars and heritage structures to create distinctive and attractive housing options. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can experiment with incorporating unique and whimsical elements into residential spaces to create memorable experiences for occupants. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Parking Lot-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-house.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Traditional Japanese-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doma-house.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circus.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md)