# Squeezed Space-Optimizing Structures The Ogikubo House Consists of Three Different Buildings By Tana Makmanee | Published 2013-01-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-optimized-homes References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/smart-use-of-space-ogikubo-house-by-mds/) & [mds-arch](http://www.mds-arch.com/site/residence/151.html) One of the major concerns people seem to have about living in Tokyo is its very [limited amount of accommodation space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-tiny-house) -- it's especially difficult when you visualize creating a large and modernized home. Well, the builders at MDS put their creative minds together to create a strategically built home that would optimize the limited plot of land, as seen with the Ogikubo House. The group built three separate, distinct buildings, all connected through a central staircase. By designing the house as such, the architects were able to include more windows to allow in natural light and include [several open spaces and rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-simple-addition) to give a more airy and spacious feeling. The [unique sectioning of the house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-seven-floors) allows for a beautiful interior flow, and allows for the home owners to feel that they're in a much larger space than they actually are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 99% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Space-optimizing Structures:** Designing buildings with separate sections and central connections to optimize limited space and create a spacious feeling. - **Natural Light Integration:** Incorporating more windows in building designs to maximize natural light and create an airy atmosphere. - **Interior Flow:** Creating a well-connected and visually appealing interior layout to enhance the overall experience of a small space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Opportunity for architects and builders to develop innovative designs and techniques for space optimization in urban areas. - **Home and Interior Design:** Chance to explore creative ways to maximize natural light and create a sense of spaciousness in small living spaces. - **Real Estate:** Potential to market and sell properties that offer efficient use of space and a visually appealing interior flow. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adjustable Japanese Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/building-frame-of-the-house.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Japan-Inspired Tiny Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mizuho.md) - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md)