# Refurbished Farmville Workspaces The Barn Workspace is a Taste of City Life in the Countryside By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-10-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barn-workspace References: [plataformaarquitectura.cl](http://www.plataformaarquitectura.cl/2010/10/21/casa-barn-oficina-informal/) The Barn Workspace is the perfect example of [pre-existing buildings being refurbished](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq) into something new. Architects Antonio Yemail and Michael Pineda gave this [old dated barn a makeover](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tractor-shed), making it a convenient and functioning work place. Constructed using a mixture of local and [recycled materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom), the barn Workspace boasts a two-story build with recycled oak wine barrels, reclaimed furniture and doors and excavated stones for walls. With a light build, each square meter of the Barn Workspace is worth approximately $300. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Reuse of Existing Buildings:** The Barn Workspace showcases the trend of refurbishing pre-existing structures, presenting opportunities for architects and designers to transform old buildings into functional and sustainable workspaces. - **Sustainable Design:** The use of local and recycled materials in the construction of the Barn Workspace reflects the trend towards sustainable design, providing opportunities for businesses in the construction and architecture industries to incorporate eco-friendly practices. - **Flexible Workspaces in Rural Areas:** The transformation of the Barn into a functional workspace highlights the trend of creating flexible work environments outside of urban areas, presenting opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses to tap into the growing demand for remote work options. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on the trend of refurbishing pre-existing buildings by offering innovative designs and solutions for transforming old structures into modern workspaces. - **Construction:** The demand for refurbishing existing buildings presents opportunities for construction companies to specialize in renovating and repurposing structures to meet the needs of modern workspaces. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can take advantage of the trend towards sustainable design by offering eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing solutions for refurbishing workspaces with recycled and reclaimed materials. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Barn Restaurant Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-inainn-barn.md) - [Rustic Vintage Transformed Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lukas-lenherr-architektur.md) - [Barn-Turned Pottery Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwing-workshop.md) - [Artist Studio Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur.md) - [Transformed Rural Timber Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n.md) - [Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-plow.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md)