# Steel Vessel Abodes The Seafaring SHIP House by Katsuhiro Miyamoto By Meghan Young | Published 2011-02-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ship-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/02/25/ship-by-katsuhiro-miyamoto-associates/) & [kmaa.jp](http://www.kmaa.jp/) The SHIP House seems made for an admiral, or at least a retired admiral who no longer sets out on the high seas. [Made out of steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house), this residence take on a [vessel-like appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor) that will surely speak to any boat-loving individual. Designed by Katsuhiro Miyamoto & Associates, the SHIP House is located in Nishinomiya, Hyogo, Japan. This two-tiered abode seems to [float above land](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pura-vida-floating-home), creating an illusion that it is ready to set sail. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Steel Abodes:** The use of steel in residential architecture disrupts traditional building materials and introduces new design possibilities. - **Vessel-themed Architecture:** The incorporation of nautical design elements into architecture offers unique and visually striking building options. - **Illusionary Architecture:** Architectural designs that create optical illusions can create a sense of whimsy and playfulness in residential and commercial spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Construction:** The steel vessel abode trend offers opportunities for innovation and differentiation in the residential construction industry. - **Architecture:** Exploration of vessel-themed and illusionary architecture offers exciting opportunities for designers and architects to push boundaries and challenge traditional design norms. - **Luxury Real Estate:** Vessel-themed architecture and the use of steel in home construction offer an attractive and luxurious option for high-end real estate markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Docked Ship-Inspired Tea Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-otea.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Japanese Coastal Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-in-onomichi.md) - [Recycling-Centric Waterfront Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shor-house.md) - [Sleek Compact Floating Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blatto-boat.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Pyramidal Roof Steel-Framed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saltmarsh-house.md) - [Boat Design-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-mile-harbor.md) - [Two-Storey Contemporary Houseboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garde-hvalse.md)