# Site-Specific Architecture The Salto House in Japan Makes the Most of its Location By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salto-house References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/mando-salto-house-sapporo-japan-06-17-2014/) & [mando.jp](http://mando.jp/) The Salto House is located in Japan, and instead of becoming irritated with the [sloping nature of the site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-av), m+o studio decided to make the most of it. The house works with the declining landscape, and as such takes on a declining look itself. Since the abode is situated on a hillside, the owners constantly have access to beautiful views of the the lower city section and mountains in the background. The inside of the home features mostly a lighter wood material, and since this is combined with a decent number of windows, the home takes on a welcoming and bright atmosphere. While the place does not look that large from the outside, this is quite deceiving since the inside is quite spacious. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/mando-salto-house-sapporo-japan-06-17-2014/), [mando.jp](http://mando.jp/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.6/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Site-specific Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to design structures that work with the natural landscape, offering unique and integrated experiences. - **Declining Design:** Innovative approach to designing buildings that embrace the slope of the site, creating visually striking and functional spaces. - **Welcoming and Bright Homes:** Growing demand for homes that incorporate lighter materials, ample windows, and open floor plans to create a bright and inviting atmosphere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore new design techniques that seamlessly integrate buildings with their surroundings. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can promote and market unique, site-specific homes that provide residents with breathtaking views and a sense of connection to nature. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of welcoming and bright homes by incorporating lighter materials, maximizing natural light, and creating open and spacious interiors for clients. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Hillside Embedded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-slope.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Sloped Site Concrete Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeiras-house.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md)