# Renovated Sizable 30s Villas Bureau Brisson Architectes Arranges a Fluid Contemporary Interior By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/30s-villa References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/07/27/bureau-brisson-architectes-refresh-hilltop-villa-in-lausanne/) & [bureaubrisson.ch](http://www.bureaubrisson.ch/) This 30s villa is reconfigured to fit the functional needs and the aesthetic tastes of the contemporary homeowner. Swiss studio [Bureau Brisson Architectes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2) overhauls the existing structure, turning it into [three separate apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/triplex-fabre). Thus, the layout of the 30s villa is completely rearranged to provide private living quarters for the owners — a family of four, while the remaining two spaces will be rented out to "students or other small groups of guests." In a sense, this would be a perfect opportunity for an [Airbnb](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-kinnakeet). The interior design of the 30s villa is undeniably sleek and modern. Bureau Brisson Architectes uses engaging materials that artistically embellish the space — from the patterned black and white kitchen tiles and the sculptural chandelier to the fluid and smooth corner bench. Photo Credits: Alan Hasoo ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Interior Design:** An emerging trend in the interior design industry, focusing on sleek and modern aesthetics that showcase engaging materials and fluid spaces. - **Reconfiguring Existing Structures:** A growing trend in architecture, involving the renovation and rearrangement of older buildings to meet the functional needs and aesthetic preferences of contemporary homeowners. - **Residential Rental Transformation:** A disruptive trend in the real estate industry, transforming traditional residences into multi-function spaces that can be rented out to different groups, such as students or small traveler groups. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to explore contemporary styles and incorporate engaging materials in their projects. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to specialize in renovating and reconfiguring existing structures to meet the demands of modern homeowners. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to transform traditional residential buildings into versatile spaces that can generate rental income. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernist Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment.md) - [Renovated Multi-Gen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n7-bretscha-house.md) - [Modernized 1960s Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castelli-romani.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdam-zuid.md) - [Crafted Historic Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pppler.md) - [Harmoniously Renovated Riverside Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-by-the-river.md) - [Mid-Century Flat Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-apartment-renovation.md) - [Bright Renovated Seaside Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toledano-architects.md) - [Villa-Transformed Creative Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nichetto.md)