# Timber-Wrapped Facades Y+M Design Office Creates a Private House in Japan By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ym-design References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ym-design-office-house-of-a-backstage-japan-08-12-2014/) & [ymdo.net](http://ymdo.net/) Y+M Design Office has created a house in Japan that allows the owners to enjoy a sense of privacy in an area that does not always have much room for alone time. Small windows allow for enough light to get in, however, this still allows the owners to go about their business and not worry about any prying eyes. Looking at the house from afar, it's clear that most of it is made from this timber material, which also makes the house stand out since most abodes in the area are not constructed from the same substance. Inside there is a garden area for the family to relax, and separated spaces for the children and adults to spend their time. Y+M Design office knew exactly how to please these clients with a sense of privacy. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/ym-design-office-house-of-a-backstage-japan-08-12-2014/), [ymdo.net](http://ymdo.net/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.5/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 3% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Timber-wrapped Facades:** Y+M Design Office showcases the trend of using timber as the primary material for house facades, offering a unique and private living experience. - **Sense of Privacy:** The use of small windows in house design promotes a greater sense of privacy, catering to the growing demand for personal space and solitude. - **Separated Spaces:** Home design with separated spaces for different family members addresses the need for individualized areas within a shared living environment. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore timber as a disruptive innovation in facade construction, offering aesthetic appeal and enhanced privacy. - **Residential Real Estate:** The trend of using small windows to create privacy can inspire new home designs, attracting buyers seeking a tranquil living environment. - **Interior Design:** Creating separated spaces within homes provides an opportunity for interior designers to cater to individual needs and preferences, fostering a sense of personalization. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Japanese Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-kyobate.md) - [Contemporary Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-saidera.md) - [Raw Blackened-Wood Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaguchicho-house.md) - [Compact Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/akio-isshiki-architects.md) - [Wooden Louvre Secluded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama.md) - [Local Timber Japanese Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yawn-yard.md) - [Layered Living Residence Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymk.md) - [Barn-Inspired Timber Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1.md) - [Angled Concrete Forest Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/block-wall-house.md)