# Sci-Fi Inspired Architecture 'Un Sui' House Inspired by A Space Odyssey By TechnoGadget | Published 2008-09-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-sui-japanese-home-predict-a-future-sci-fi-movie-set References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/3785/unsui-by-n-maeda-atelier.html) Are you a [sci-fi movie fanatic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts)? If yes, you'll get excited about architect **Norisada Maeda**'s stylish and unique home design structure. It resembles the movie set of the 2001 movie, **A Space Odyssey**. **N Meada Atelier Studio** bring your living space to another dimension; as with this example, they manage to keep it all contained inside the four corners of the ‘**[Un Sui' Japanese Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house)**. This sturdy and functional architectural design is located in Yamato Kanagawa, Japan. The "Un Sui," which literally means “mass of soil”, is styled to complement the scenario needs of the movies it's inspired by. It has two floors, each with different sci-fi themes. The two floors are divided by a layer of [murky, tinted glass on the floor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house) and the whole thing shares much resemblance to the interior of a space shuttle or station. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sci-fi Inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create unique and stylish home designs inspired by sci-fi movies like 'A Space Odyssey'. - **Multilevel and Themed Spaces:** Trend towards designing architectural structures with multiple floors featuring different themes, creating immersive experiences. - **Integration of Glass Elements:** Growing use of murky, tinted glass to divide spaces and create a futuristic and sci-fi aesthetic in architecture. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects have an opportunity to embrace sci-fi inspirations and create unique and futuristic designs for residential and commercial spaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can leverage the trend of multilevel and themed spaces to create immersive experiences for residential and commercial clients. - **Glass Manufacturing:** Glass manufacturers can explore the use of murky, tinted glass in architectural design to meet the demand for futuristic and sci-fi inspired spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duane-house.md) - [Galactic-Themed Sci-Fi Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-cloud.md) - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md) - [Japanese Concept-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house.md) - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md)