# Urban Garden Abodes Ryue Nishizawa Designs a Green Escape Within Contemporary Tokyo By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-12-22 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ryue-nishizawa References: [notcot.org](http://www.notcot.org/post/45140/) & [domusweb.it](http://www.domusweb.it/en/architecture/tokyo-s-vertical-thresholds-2-ryue-nishizawa) Created by architect Ryue Nishizawa, this building may at first look like a [unique urban garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden) to curious people passing by. Located in Tokyo, the building is a garden but also a home. The design is extremely narrow and features one bedroom on each floor. Surrounded by greenery throughout the floors, this Ryue Nishizawa design promotes [living in unison with nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hedge-and-arbour-house) while in an urban environment. Check out this new design from Ryue Nishizawa to see how possible it is to stay green in a highly contemporary setting. **Implications** - Designs with a green-friendly aspect attract consumers attempting to stay connected to organic aspects despite the daily developments of technology in modern society. Offering consumers a way to stay in touch with the environment could help a company attract a larger demographic of buyers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 58% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Green Living Spaces:** Architects and designers could create more sustainable living options that promote a connection with nature despite living in urban environments. - **Vertical Gardens:** Developing vertical gardens within buildings could open up more green space and improve air quality within cities and urban areas. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Increased emphasis on sustainable and environmentally friendly architecture could lead to more innovative designs that blend seamlessly with their surroundings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture firms could offer eco-friendly design services to meet the growing demand for sustainable living options in urban areas. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers could invest in sustainable living options that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers looking for alternative living options. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planners could incorporate more green spaces and living spaces within urban environments, leading to a healthier and more sustainable cityscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrarium-cheongdam.md) - [Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-residence.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md)