# Skinny Angular Structures Mizuishi Architect Atelier's River Side House Looks Super Slim By Meghan Young | Published 2011-10-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-side-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/10/12/river-side-house-in-horinouchi-by-mizuishi-architect-atelier/) & [miz-aa](http://www.miz-aa.com/WORKS/jutaku/horinouchi/horinouchi-02.html) [Japanese architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nozawa) is becoming more and more eccentric by the looks of the River Side House. Of course, the fact that the population is so high greatly affects contemporary designs. It is with increasing popularity that residences are being constructed on unorthodox landscapes and in unique ways. In particular, there have been a slew of [super-slim structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curtain-house) like the River Side House popping up not just in Japan, but around the world as well. Designed by Mizuishi Architect Atelier, the River Side House is located in Horinouchi, Tokyo. As though inspired by its [triangle site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut), the small abode takes on an angular shape that fits the limited area in which it lies. The inside of the River Side House itself is quite open, giving it the impression that it is bigger than it actually is. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Super-slim Structures:** There has been a recent trend in creating narrow structures in unique locations. - **Unconventional Residences:** Contemporary designs are now being constructed in unorthodox locations and unique shapes. - **Open Space Designs:** Architecture designs are incorporating open spaces to create an impression of a larger area. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** The construction industry can take advantage of creating super-slim structures on difficult landscapes. - **Architecture:** New architectural designs focusing on the use of unconventional space and unique shapes are gaining popularity. - **Real Estate:** Real estate can benefit from incorporating open space designs to potentially increase the value of smaller living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Reimagined Slim Living Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/slim-fit.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Pyramidal Concrete Japanese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pyramid-hut.md) - [Triangular Lot-Based Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oxford-triangle.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md)