# Structural Steel Homes Bangkok's 'Tinman' House is Inspired by the Heartless Character's Innards By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-08-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-homes References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/08/19/jun-sekino-tinman-house-bangkok-thailand-steel-structure-colourful-staircases-exposed-framework/) & [junsekino](http://www.junsekino.com/) While steel homes may not sound like the coziest of residences, this design -- inspired by the Wizard of Oz's beloved Tinman -- is a modern work of art. Architect Jun Sekino's unique project boasts striking lines and cold industrial materials, creating a structure that looks somewhat prison-like and fit for a character with no heart. Its framework is exposed on both the interior and exterior, reaching up three stories with 415 square meters of space. [Colorful steel staircases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse) bring visual points of interest to the home and link the multitude of horizontal and vertical lines. Located in the city’s center, steel homes such as these are not a common find. The client made a specific request and also gave the architect a tight deadline, explaining Sekino's view of the structural steel as a metaphor for the rigid construction process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 55% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Steel Homes:** The trend towards steel homes offers a modern and unique architectural design, with opportunities for eco-friendly construction and customization. - **Exposed Framework:** The trend of exposed framework in architectural design provides an industrial and minimalist aesthetic, creating opportunities for innovative interior and exterior designs. - **Colorful Steel Staircases:** The trend of incorporating colorful steel staircases in residential design adds visual interest and provides opportunities for creative and unique architectural features. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can embrace steel homes and explore innovative ways to incorporate exposed frameworks and colorful steel staircases. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of steel homes by developing efficient and cost-effective construction methods for these types of structures. - **Residential Real Estate:** The residential real estate industry can adapt to the trend of steel homes by offering unique and modern properties that cater to the growing demand for unconventional living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house.md) - [Taiwanese Steel Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-roof-house.md) - [Tranquil A‑Frame Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steel-a-frame.md) - [Steel-Wrapped Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bully-hill-house.md) - [Black Steel Narrow Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780.md) - [Silver Curtain Concrete Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-k-1.md) - [Sandstone Brick Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stone-and-steel-house.md) - [Slatted Steel Treehouse Surroundings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sawmill-treehouse.md) - [Floating Courtyard Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo.md)