# Asian Material Suburban Residents OWIU Design Presents the Glass Ridge House By Amy Duong | Published 2025-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge-house References: [owiu-design](http://owiu-design.com/)  California studio [OWIU Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge) has presented the [Glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1) Ridge house, which is nestled in a suburban La Canada Flintridge area. It was originally designed in 1973 by [Ray Kappe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-kappe). The space is defined by its material collected from Asia from the co-founders of the studio. The couple felt a close connection when they found the property but wanted a few updates to align their aesthetics with their collective experiences as a whole. The studio explains, "The home had been badly neglected for the past 30 years, but the landscape and the architecture had grown together over the years in a harmonious way. [We] wanted to honor this element in the overall design of the home." Image Credit: Austin John ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 40% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Asian Material Integration:** The use of Asian-sourced materials in Western architecture demonstrates a growing trend of cultural fusion in design. - **Suburban Design Revitalization:** Revamping neglected suburban homes with modern aesthetics reflects an increasing interest in sustainable and nostalgic neighborhood rejuvenation. - **Harmony in Architecture:** Achieving a balance between natural landscapes and built environments showcases a trend toward harmonious architectural design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture industry is increasingly focused on integrating diverse cultural influences into residential projects. - **Sustainable Construction:** Sustainable construction practices are being highlighted through the revitalization of existing homes using eco-friendly materials. - **Urban Planning:** Urban planning is incorporating more emphasis on blending natural landscapes with architectural structures to promote cohesive environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass Philosophical Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-ridge.md) - [Japanese-Inspired Renovated Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duane-house.md) - [Tranquil Aesthetic Bungalow Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echo-park-hillhouse.md) - [Mid-Century-Inspired Home Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wagoya-house.md) - [Juxtaposing South Californian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-bay.md) - [Sculptural LA Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cm-g1.md) - [Hillside Mid-Century Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasadena-hillside-home.md) - [Wave-Inspired Malibu Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inland-lane-residence.md) - [Unique American-Designed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-kappe.md)