# Portuguese Bare Apartment Blocks Fala Atelier Focused on an Open-concept Layout in Its Project By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-apartment References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/06/fala-atelier-apartments-abragao/) & [falaatelier](https://falaatelier.com/) Architecture practice [Fala Atelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/087-house) embarks on a project that delivers six bare apartments in one three-story-high block. Located in Abragão, Portugal, the flats are kept incredibly minimalist, with function and customization in mind. The studio creates [six open-concept spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cometa-architects) that answer to contemporary sensibilities. The bare apartments are "built with the simplest materials and details, with a severe scarcity of means," as Filipe Magalhães — a partner at Fala Atelier, shares with Dezeen. The flats share a common stairwell. Residents can choose between two- and three-bedroom units. As minimalism is a central theme for the design of the building, the bare apartments are quite easy to customize and style. In addition, including the bare necessities and nothing 'extra' renders the housing also affordable. Photo Credits: [Ricardo Loureiro](http://www.ricardoloureiro.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-concept Living Spaces:** Opportunities for innovative design and functional customization of residential spaces. - **Minimalist Architecture:** A growing demand for minimalist design principles in housing, with focus on simplicity and affordability. - **Affordable Customization:** Providing affordable housing options that can be easily personalized and tailored to individual preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Residential Architecture:** Opportunities to incorporate open-concept designs and minimalist principles into residential projects. - **Interior Design:** Creating unique and customizable living spaces through minimalist and open-concept designs. - **Affordable Housing:** Developing affordable housing solutions that prioritize simplicity, customization, and functional design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamically Patterned Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/087-house.md) - [Curved Surface Portuguese Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-within-a-few-lines.md) - [Coastal Town-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arriba-apartment.md) - [Minimal Cork Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-local-house.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Bright Colorful Converted Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-sebastio-123.md) - [Timeless Comfortable Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lvia-leite.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md)