# Blackened Timber Retreats This Single-Story Holiday Home Features Three Separate Volumes By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/single-story-holiday-home References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/11/24/studio-aula-mukawa-house-blackened-timber-japan/) & [studio-aula.net](http://www.studio-aula.net/) Japanese firm [Studio Aula](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenhouse) designed the 'Mukawa House,' a [single-story holiday home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1807-holiday-home) constructed from [blackened timber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stanfordville-house). The simple bungalow is located in a wooded site overlooking two mountain ranges in Japan. To take advantage of the views, the architects alternated between high-level windows and large expanses of glazing. The exterior is arranged as a series of stepped volumes that increase in size as they progress. The architects explain, "We created a few spots where the scenery visually breaks into the house in a sequence." Inside, the living area is broken up across the three volumes, each of which provides its own entrance. The doors are fashioned from a pale timber that contrasts nicely against the black-painted timber of the exterior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Blackened Timber Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of blackened timber in various construction projects to create a unique and visually striking aesthetic. - **Maximizing Natural Views:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop architectural designs that prioritize and optimize natural views to create immersive and visually appealing spaces. - **Multivolume Interior Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design interior spaces with multiple volumes, each with its own entrance, to create distinct zones and increase privacy within a home or building. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Push the boundaries of architectural and design practices to create unique and innovative structures that redefine traditional concepts. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore alternative construction materials and techniques that offer sustainability, durability, and aesthetic appeal. - **Real Estate and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop holiday homes and retreats that blend seamlessly with their natural surroundings, providing an immersive and eco-friendly experience for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Timber Tradition Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fukasawa-residence.md) - [Blackened Timber Tranquil Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hideaway-house.md) - [Geometric Timber Holiday Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amunt.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Black-Metal Angled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-box-house.md) - [Timber-Clad Canadian Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cime.md) - [Charred Wood Mountain Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-jermyn-architecture.md) - [Angular Black Cantilevered Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tallowwood-cabin.md) - [Mountain Courtyard Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house.md)