# Modern Suburban Villas The Terrace Mountain House Offers a Panoramic View of the City By Summer Luu | Published 2011-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-mountain-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/01/10/terrace-mountain-house-by-dick-clark-architecture/) & [dcarch](http://www.dcarch.com/) Located on a [steep site](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights) in Westlake Hills, the [Terrace Mountain House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terrace-house-mirage) sits just outside downtown Austin, Texas, providing its inhabitants a spectacular view of the downtown core. Although it's just outside the city, the Terrace Mountain House is set well off of the street atop tree-covered hills, providing just enough privacy. The undaunted design of this bungalow-style home is undeniably stunning due to its [villa-like look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-95). **Implications** - As the urban population in society continues to rise, more and more individuals are experiencing a sense of disconnection with nature. Businesses with products that are able to restore that connection or close-knit relationship between consumers and the environment will see big returns. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Urban-nature Connection:** Businesses with products that restore the connection between consumers and the environment will see big returns. - **Privacy in Urban Settings:** Businesses that offer privacy solutions in densely populated areas have an opportunity for disruptive innovation. - **Villa-inspired Architecture:** The demand for villa-like homes in suburban areas presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the real estate industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Eco-friendly Products:** Companies that develop eco-friendly products to restore the urban-nature connection will thrive. - **Privacy Solutions:** The privacy industry can capitalize on the demand for privacy in urban settings. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers who incorporate villa-inspired architecture in suburban areas can disrupt the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tree-Surrounding Contemporary Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/live-oak-ride-residence.md) - [Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia.md) - [Compact Urban Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stealth-house.md) - [Coastal Terraced Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-bo.md) - [Tranquil River-Overlooking Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/river-bend-residence.md) - [Stepped Hillside Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b2a-architects.md) - [Private Lifestyle Minimal Bungalows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/southwestern-residence.md) - [Mountain‑inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-echo-villa.md) - [Perched Grassy Hillside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meadow-house.md)