# Reconstructed Alley Homes This Refurbished Home Was Built After the Original House Collapsed By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-11-12 | Updated 2015-11-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alley-home References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/776909/vila-matilde-house-terra-e-tuma-arquitetos) & [terraetuma.br](http://www.terraetuma.com.br/) This single-floored home in a Sao Paolo suburb was constructed as a refurbished alley home. The original home was owned by an aging woman, whose family wished to move her out of her dilapidated and crumbling home. Rather than spending money on a new apartment, the family believed that [renovating the area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-cruda) would suit the family best. Architectural firm '[Terra e Tuma Arquitetos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blu-dot-furniture-boat)' were tasked with the completing the renovation, which saw the original space repurposed to fit the needs of its elderly tenant. After careful demolition, the house was completed in six months. The [narrow interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ma) has all the essentials conveniently located. A small kitchen, living and dining area are in the front of the house, with the bedroom in the back. A small outdoor courtyard connects the two ends of the home, while providing a small outdoor space for its owner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## 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 - **Refurbished Alley Homes:** Architectural firms that can refurbish old homes are in high demand, as more families opt for these instead of new apartments. - **Adaptive Reuse:** With adaptive reuse, more and more architects can design buildings that can be repurposed and redeveloped to fit changing needs, while reducing wastage of materials. - **Small Space Living:** As demand for smaller homes increases, construction companies could create prefabricated modular homes that can be customized for small lot sizes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can offer refurbishing services to those looking to remodel old homes without the heavy cost of new construction. - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore modular homes that cater to small living spaces without compromising on quality and comfort. - **Real Estate:** Real estate agents and brokers can market refurbished alley homes to families looking for affordable and innovative ways to provide homes for their loved ones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Refurbished Micro-Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sassi.md) - [Compact Residential Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henville-street-house.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Nostalgic Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartamento-relicrio.md) - [Minimal Cork Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-local-house.md) - [Revived Stone Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microhome-renovation.md) - [Compact Cottage Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation.md) - [Curved Surface Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-within-a-few-lines.md) - [Blocky Extended Transformed Bunaglows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osullivan-skoufoglou-architects.md)