# Trapdoor Dining Rooms Saint Louis House by Christian Pottgiesser is Complete with Crannies By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-louis-house-by-christian-pottgiesser References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/ny/architecture/st-louis-house-in-paris-by-christian-pottgiesser-muuuz-140627) & [pottgiesser.fr](http://www.pottgiesser.fr/christian_pottgiesser_architecturespossibles/sant_louis.html) Your childhood fantasies of secret passageways and trapdoors come true in the [Saint Louis House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-rive-droite-1) by Christian Pottgiesser. The Parisian home has been hollowed out of an older existing structure, claiming a [tiny 375 square footage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/into-the-woods-1) for what appears to be a one bedroom apartment. Located in the 10th arrondissement of the French city, this delightful dwelling houses its selling feature within a sneaky staircase within the wall and a hidden portal within the ceiling over the kitchen table. The abode's [sculptural character](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) gives it life, with use of architectural masses that carve out custom furniture and quirky areas to seek refuge. Embracing a concealed yet light-filled courtyard beyond big glass doors, the Saint Louis House by Christian Pottgiesser has all of the private comforts one would wish for, composed in the most unique way. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Trapdoor Living Spaces:** Creating hidden passages and trapdoors within living spaces for added intrigue and functionality. - **Sculptural Architecture:** Designing homes with sculptural elements that not only provide structural support, but also double as custom furniture and unique spaces. - **Concealed Courtyards:** Incorporating hidden courtyards in residential design to provide private outdoor spaces that are not visible from the street. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Residential Architecture:** Architects and builders can explore innovative ways to incorporate hidden elements and unique design features into residential projects. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can find inspiration in creating custom furniture pieces that seamlessly blend with the overall architectural design of a space. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can explore the concept of hidden courtyards in designing unique and private residential properties. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Paris Stable-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garibaldi.md) - [Excavated Underground Living Space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hideaway-house.md) - [Inversion Living Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-getaway.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artistree-home.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Minimal Housing Terraces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houses-on-rue-de-clermont.md) - [Compact Sewing Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nouvelle-danse.md)