# Futuristically-Shaped Apartments The White House by YOAP Makes a Small Building Feel Much Bigger By Meghan Young | Published 2014-01-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-house-by-yoap References: [swipelife](http://swipelife.com/2014/01/15/yoap-white-house-expansive-design-in-a-confined-space/) & [yoap.kr](http://yoap.kr/?projects=yoap-white-house-bangbae-dong-housing-complete) Through the use of a uniquely shaped design, the [White House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-ned-washington) by YOAP creates the illusion that the building is much bigger than it actually is. Not just from the outside, but from in the inside as well. Taking up a plot that is only [eight meters wide and 20 meters long](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype), it is a 172 m² multiplex rental housing building that has the heart of a little dog that believes its a big one. Located in Seoul, South Korea, the White House by YOAP is comprised of [nine studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house), which make up five storeys in all. A futuristic design, it uses asymmetrical windows to help create the airy feel that it prides itself on. The interior is much more colorful than the exterior. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 12% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Apartment Designs:** Creating uniquely shaped apartments that give the illusion of more space. - **Asymmetrical Window Designs:** Utilizing asymmetrical windows to create an airy feel in buildings. - **Colorful Interior Design:** Incorporating vibrant and colorful interior designs in contrast to the exterior. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate Development:** Designing and constructing innovative apartment buildings with futuristic shapes to maximize space efficiency. - **Architectural Design:** Exploring the use of asymmetrical window designs to create unique and visually appealing buildings. - **Interior Design:** Creating vibrant and colorful interior designs to enhance the living experience in residential buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Futuristic Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoohome.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-y-house.md) - [Tranquil Facade Housing Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/raw-house.md) - [Modern Concrete Community Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoji-gangneung.md) - [Redesigned Curved Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md)