# Chic Timber Domiciles The Redesigned Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects House is a Wooden Wonder By Emily Evans | Published 2011-06-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yasutaka-yoshimura-architects References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/yasutaka-yoshimura-architects-hourai.html) & [ysmr](http://www.ysmr.com/) It seems as if anything the architects and designers at Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects touches turns to design gold. Their latest project is a redesign of an abode situated on the stunning [Yamagata coast of Japan](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house). This project was not solely taken under by Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects, but rather, they collaborated with a few students who attend the Tohoku University of Art and Design. Popular art website [White Zine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-modular-house-1) had this to say about the redesign project, "in this case, the interior design was totally conceived with one eye in the past, re-creating the atmosphere of their ancestors, and one eye in the present, with contemporary materials." Through totally rethinking what a modern living experience should be like, Yasutaka Yoshimura Architects and the design students involved were able to revamp this [coastal abode](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timber-residence) with elegance and grace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.2/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Contemporary Wooden Design:** There is an opportunity for disruption in the industry of high-end home design by incorporating contemporary wooden architecture that merges the past and present. - **Collaborative Design Processes:** The use of student collaboration in design projects can lead to innovative and groundbreaking designs in various industries. - **Revamping Traditional Living Spaces:** Revamping traditional living spaces with both old and new design elements can create a unique living experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Home Design:** The incorporation of wooden architecture in high-end home design has potential to disrupt the luxury home market. - **Higher Education:** Collaborative efforts between students and professionals can lead to industry-disruptive ideas in the field of higher education. - **Interior Design:** By incorporating both traditional and modern design elements, interior design could be revolutionized with a new approach. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Local Timber Japanese Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yawn-yard.md) - [Time Passage-Celebrating Restored Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyawa.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Warm Wooden Interior Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-house-1.md) - [Barn-Inspired Timber Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1.md) - [Balanced Renovated San-Fran Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/redwood-house.md) - [Coastal Timber Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project.md)