# Compact Japanese Residences NOT Architects Studio Releases Images of the 'Scooping Scenery' Home By Kanesa D | Published 2022-05-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scooping-scenery References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2022/5/not-architects-scooping-scenery-house-tokyo) & [tomiarc](https://www.tomiarc.com/) Tokyo-based NOT Architects Studio has designed a ‘Scooping Scenery’ house in Oto City, Tokyo. The house is located in a residential area close to the downtown core of the city, with the north side connected to the road and a garden on the east side. Lisa Ono, the practice’s principal, wanted to maximize the usage of space due to a [small footprint](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house). The house features painted silver walls, [uniquely shaped windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof) and openings, and open halls and doorways. A glass roof rests on top to allow an abundance of light to enter the house. Unique curves and forms give the house a fresh, contemporary look. “When I usually walk around my neighbourhood, I see a similar cityscape. However, when I squint, there are moments that touch my heart, such as the trees planted in the garden, the weeds growing on the roadside, sunlight filtering through trees along a street, and the sky seen from between the buildings,” says Lisa Ono. “[This design] scoop ups the small sceneries scattered in such a city and spends time with them.” Image Credit: Yasuhiro Takagi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 96% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 12% - 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Compact Living:** Designing small living spaces that maximize the usage of space for urban dwellers. - **Contemporary Architecture:** Creating unique shapes and designs to give a modern and fresh look to small residences. - **Abundance of Light:** Incorporating natural light and glass roofs to bring brightness to small spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Developing and selling compact homes for urban areas with a focus on maximizing usable space. - **Architecture and Design:** Providing design services for small, unique living spaces that incorporate natural light and distinctive shapes. - **Renovation Services:** Providing renovation services to turn small living spaces into modern, bright environments for urban living. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md)