# Folded Roof Residences The ORIGAMI House by TSC Architects is Modern and Sculptural By Meghan Young | Published 2014-09-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-roof References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/house-origami-like-roof/) & [tsc-a](http://www.tsc-a.com/workshouse/pg139.html) The name of the [ORIGAMI House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant) is due entirely to its folded roof. Taking on the structured shape of such [Japanese paper art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art), it is hard not to make the comparison even if it wasn't spelled out for the viewer. The folded roof is a great modern touch that turns the home into a stunning place to live. Instilling envy in all the neighbors surrounding it, the folded roof of the ORIGAMI House was designed by TSC Architects. Created for a young couple and located in the Mie Prefecture of Japan, it boasts a sharp peak as well as lots of windows to let natural light seep in. In a way, the folded roof also resembles a pitched tent.d-roof ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 18% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Folded Roof Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore new ways to incorporate folded roof structures in modern architectural designs. - **Origami-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply the principles of origami to create unique and visually appealing product designs. - **Natural Light Integration:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions to maximize natural light penetration in buildings without compromising energy efficiency. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize traditional architectural practices by integrating folded roof designs into residential and commercial buildings. - **Product Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Disrupt the market by incorporating origami-inspired designs into various consumer products. - **Sustainable Building:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Pave the way for sustainable architecture by finding innovative ways to optimize natural light usage in buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md) - [Compact Corner Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modus-architect.md) - [Upward-Pitched Roof Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneill-mcvoy-architects.md) - [Ever-Changing Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kumagaya-house.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-paper-art.md) - [Origami-Style Shelled Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-bottom.md) - [Cutout Roof Cement-Clad Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edition-office.md)