# Geometric Insect-Like Housing Terunobu Fujimori's Beetle House is a Surreal Architectural Creation By Vittoria Natarelli | Published 2010-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terunobu-fujimoris-beetle-house References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/32659/Bringing-Japanese-Tea-Houses-Back-to-Nature/) Designed as an English version of a Japanese tea house, Terunobu Fujimori's [Beetle House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetle-acoustic-panels) appears as though it were a part of a movie set. A Japanese tea house has a traditionally simple layout, made to give the mind a break from the busy city. Terunobu Fujimori's Beetle House generates a similar effect. Perfect for a [mini-retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge), this English tea house has an interesting design that could attract plenty of visitors. **Implications** - It's hard not to look at a house like this and imagine what it would be like to spend a summer living in it. The mental getaway one could experience in it is alluring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Geometric Insect-like Housing:** Opportunities for innovative and unconventional architecture designs that defy traditional structures and draw tourist attention. - **Surreal Architectural Creations:** New possibilities for creating surreal, dreamlike structures that could provide an unconventional escape for urban residents. - **Mini-retreats:** Growing interest in small, unconventional temporary housing for people seeking a break from urban life. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to experiment with unconventional designs that provide unique retreat experiences. - **Tourism:** Tourist sites that offer unconventional and unique accommodation experiences that attract visitors seeking new experiences. - **Real Estate:** Increasing demand for small, unconventional dwellings for those looking to escape urban life temporarily. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Charming Curved Roof Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-beatle.md) - [Memory-Reminiscent Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tane-garden-house.md) - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Reimagined Tea Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wire-mesh.md) - [Geometric Structural Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/c-house.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Nature-Shared A-Frame Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumiki-architects.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md)