# Roofed Treehouse Residences The Suppose Design House in Fukawa Encases Cantilevered Spaces By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-02-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suppose-esign-house-in-fukawa References: [blog.2modern](http://blog.2modern.com/2011/01/house-in-fukawa-by-suppose-design-office.html) & [suppose.jp](http://www.suppose.jp/works/2010/11/post-97_e.html) There's something very enchanting and charming about the Suppose Design House in Fukawa and it has a lot to do with its seemingly suspended spacial arrangements. With a playful plan reminiscent of a [tree house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-tree-house-2), this Japanese dwelling is essentially a big white box, with a labyrinth of stairs, corridors and rooms that climb up several stories. All clad in [wooden veneers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera), the hovering spaces of the Suppose Design House in Fukawa give the young at heart a permanent playhouse. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Roofed Treehouse Residences:** Opportunity for architects and developers to design and build unique, suspended dwellings inspired by tree houses. - **Cantilevered Spaces:** Potential for innovative structural designs in residential and commercial buildings that incorporate cantilevered spaces for a visually striking and functional aesthetic. - **Playful Architectural Design:** Demand for residential and commercial spaces that incorporate playful and whimsical elements to create a unique and engaging experience for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore new design possibilities by incorporating suspended and cantilevered spaces in their projects. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to market and sell innovative treehouse-inspired residences that appeal to buyers seeking unique and unconventional living spaces. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Hotels and resorts can attract guests by offering accommodations that feature playful and whimsical architectural designs, such as roofed treehouse-like rooms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete Boxes-Overlapping Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-tsurumiku.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Void-Cut Elevated Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya.md) - [Multi-Level Japanese Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-hattoritenjin.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Intersecting Block-Formed Narrow Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-fujidera.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md)