# Elegant Spiraling Abodes Toda House by Kimihiko Okada Rests on Stilts By Katherinev123 | Published 2011-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toda-house References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2011/12/21/toda-house-by-kimihiko-okada/) & [cargocollective](http://cargocollective.com/ookd) Called Toda House, this innovative structure by Japanese architect Kimihiko Okada is a sophisticated and contemporary design that features a unique [spiraling shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1). The Toda House actually rests on metal columns, or stilts, and encircles a [center courtyard garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baan-oo). A staircase in the courtyard leads one into the first floor lobby, where rooms run around the building in a counter-clockwise direction and incrementally increase in level, describes Dezeen. According to the designers, the [two-story abode, located in Hiroshima](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-house-in-onomichi), features balconies that overlook a gorgeous view of the Inland Sea and Miyajima. For security reasons, the Toda House, which rests on the outskirts of a residential area, also provides its residents with a view over the roof of the house next door. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Spiraling Architecture:** There is a disruptive innovation opportunity in creating unique spiraling shapes in architectural designs. - **Stilt Structures:** Designing structures that rest on stilts provides opportunities for innovative and elevated living spaces. - **Courtyard Gardens:** Incorporating center courtyard gardens into architectural designs can create serene and visually appealing living spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore the use of spiraling shapes and stilt structures to create innovative and visually striking buildings. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can leverage the concept of courtyard gardens to enhance property value and create unique selling points for prospective buyers. - **Construction:** The construction industry can capitalize on the demand for unique architectural designs by incorporating techniques for building spiraling structures and stilt-based homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Japanese-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doma-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Stilts-Reading Suspended Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hole-with-the-house-around.md) - [Parking Lot-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-house.md) - [Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-dos-terraos-circulares.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md)