# Stair-Covered Homes The Japanese Beach-Side Stairs House by Y + M Design Office By Marissa Liu | Published 2009-10-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stairs-house References: [spoon-tamago](http://www.spoon-tamago.com/2009/10/21/ym-design-office-kaidannoie-stairs-house/) & [ymdo.net](http://ymdo.net/kaidannnoie.html#) The Stairs House is a [beach-side residential home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a) in Shimane Prefecture, Japan designed by Y + M Design Office. The owners of the Stairs House wanted a warm, bright and private family-friendly design. [Glass slits in between the stairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house) allow light to shine in while also providing natural shade and creating privacy. The stairs house manages to [maximize ventilation during the summer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-sky-beach-house) and trap heat in the winter. The steps that form the exterior of the home were designed to let children sit and play on them to allow the whole family to enjoy the spectacular beach view with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Beach-side Stairs Homes:** Designing residential properties with stairs as the prominent feature to provide a bright and private family-friendly space with maximum ventilation and an unobstructed beach view. - **Glass Slat Designs:** Designing homes with glass slats between stairs to allow light to shine in while also providing natural shade and creating privacy among family members. - **Multi-functional Steps:** Designing steps that go above and beyond their basic function to allow children to play and sit on them while still maximizing the unobstructed beach view for the whole family. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Residential Real Estate:** Innovating residential designs by incorporating stairs as a unique feature that maximizes ventilation and provides families with an unobstructed beach view. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovating stair designs to allow light to shine in glass slats while also providing natural shade and privacy for families in beach-side homes. - **Glass Manufacturing and Installations:** Innovating glass manufacturing and installations technology to allow for the addition of glass slats between stairs to maximize light and privacy while still allowing for unobstructed beach views. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Bold Architectural Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-iron-house.md) - [Sculptural Townhome Staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-pierre-thibault-1.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Remodelled Staircase-Centric Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cobalt-coach-house.md) - [Beach-Overlooking Picturesque Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-a.md)