# Rugged Terrain Houses Shogo Aratani Architect & Associates Designs a Contemporary Home in Japan By Meghan Young | Published 2014-11-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shogo-aratani-architect References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/house-built-rugged-terrain/) & [ararchitect](http://ararchitect.com/index.html) The Shogo Aratani Architect & Associates have designed a stunning house that integrates beautifully into the rugged terrain it is set in. Located in Hyogo, Japan, it sits on top of a rock bed in order to avoid unnecessary excavation. Yet by doing so, Shogo Aratani Architect managed to create a stunning layered aesthetic that is in line with many contemporary sensibilities to date. Made up of three volumes, Shogo Aratani Architect focused on a boxy silhouette that brings a lot of spaciousness inside the house. While the outside is impressively dark, inside is much lighter with a concentration on wood accents. The back of the house also features floor-to-ceiling windows in order for natural light to flood in. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Integrated Design:** The trend of integrating architectural design with the natural terrain creates visually stunning and eco-friendly homes. - **Layered Aesthetic:** The trend of creating multi-dimensional spaces with a focus on geometric shapes and contrasting materials offers a unique and visually appealing design approach. - **Natural Light Optimization:** The trend of incorporating large windows and skylights to maximize natural light is a disruptive innovation opportunity that enhances energy efficiency and improves overall well-being. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can leverage integrated design and layered aesthetic trends to create environmentally friendly and visually captivating structures. - **Construction and Real Estate:** The construction and real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of natural light optimization to enhance property value and improve energy-efficiency in buildings. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can embrace the layered aesthetic trend to create unique and visually appealing spaces that cater to modern sensibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c4l-house.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Minimalist Concrete Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/residential-project-in-tokyo.md) - [Raw Blackened-Wood Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaguchicho-house.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Layered Living Residence Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymk.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md)