# Solitude-Promoting Abodes Yuji Kimura Builds a House for Relaxation in Tokyo By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-07-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yuji-kimura References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/yuji-kimura-design-house-k-tokyo-japan-07-11-2014/) & [yujikimura](http://yujikimura.com/) The K House in Tokyo built by Yuji Kimura is a [white-washed design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oku-house), which promotes relaxation with its [private patio sections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sanctum-house). According to DesignBoom, "since the owner’s requests included an exterior deck space where they could enjoy fresh air, a challenge arose from the fact that several sides of the design are adjacent to noisy streets." Rising to the challenge, the architects built a large wall on one side, so that the patio area could still receive light, but was cut off enough from the road and cars passing by. For those living in a city, a design such as this is ideal for making the most out of a small space. Moreover, it still allows for the owners to enjoy sunlight, which can be difficult to obtain when trying to block noise. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/yuji-kimura-design-house-k-tokyo-japan-07-11-2014/), [yujikimura](http://yujikimura.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 62% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solitude-promoting Abodes:** Designing homes with private patio spaces that offer relaxation and block out noise. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Innovating house designs that prioritize privacy and tranquility within urban environments. - **Interior Design:** Creating interior spaces that maximize sunlight and exclude noise, providing a sense of solitude. - **Real Estate:** Developing properties with unique features like private patio areas that cater to the growing demand for peaceful living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Peaceful Wooden-Designed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hiroo-residence.md) - [Wooden Louvre Secluded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-aoyama.md) - [Terraced Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-minamiazabu.md) - [Raw Concrete Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-nishizaki.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Compact Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-sheltered-space.md) - [Privacy Enhanced Minimal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-open-house-1.md) - [Layered Living Residence Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ymk.md) - [Hidden Resort Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-1.md)