# Trippy Transparent Homes The S-House in Tokyo Has Random Staircases and a Transparent Facade By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shouse References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/s-house-yuusuke-karasawa/34263/) & [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/s-house-yuusuke-karasawa/34263/) S-House is an extremely quirky residential property designed by [Japanese architect](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house) Yuusuke Karasawa and located in the Japanese capital Tokyo. The house is filled with [trippy staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors) and has a [transparent facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome) that neither promises nor delivers much privacy. Thankfully, the home's master bedroom and bathroom are located in a basement that's located just below street level to offer some semblance of privacy. The rest of the interior -- which is unabashedly white -- is filled with trippy Escher-like interweaving staircases that must be navigated carefully to gain access to rooms on the building's five split levels. The S-House's peculiar design is the result of Karasawa's response to the post-Internet era marked by limited privacy, and his desire to create a prototype of architectural space that fits in with the modern networking and open information age. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, 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 - **Transparent Architecture:** Opportunity for designers to create unique and visually striking buildings that challenge the notion of privacy. - **Connected Space Design:** Designers can create spaces that align with the modern networking and open information age, promoting connectivity and collaboration. - **Quirky Interior Design:** There is a growing demand for unconventional and visually stimulating interior designs that break away from traditional norms. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can embrace the trend of transparent architecture, creating innovative structures that blend functionality and aesthetics. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can offer unique and visually stunning properties that cater to individuals seeking unconventional living spaces. - **Furniture and Decor:** Manufacturers and retailers can tap into the demand for quirky and visually stimulating interior design by offering unconventional furniture and decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Clear Glazing Compact Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/check-patterned-house.md) - [Cave-Like Exposed Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nakano-house.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md)