# Fun-Fueled Cribs Former Berlin Shell Gas Station Becomes a Home By Jacob Courtade | Published 2009-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/berlin-gas-station-converted References: [nytimes](http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/04/greathomesanddestinations/04gh-germany.html) Juerg Judin had different dreams then most when passing an abandoned Shell station in the Schöneberg neighborhood of Berlin—he dreamed of home. And so he made his dream house come true, converted that Shell gas station into a house. At over 4,000 square feet, he definitely built way beyond the original structure—but it’s not like there are many cookie-cutter ways to build a house on such a lot. Originally from Zrich, Juerg Judin didn’t just stop at the physical building—he spent over $500,000 on an outdoor garden as well. Finally, a gas station I wouldn’t mind chilling around. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Abandoned Space Revival:** Opportunity to repurpose abandoned spaces into unique and functional living or commercial spaces. - **Creative Home Architecture:** Demand for unconventional building designs and renovations to create one-of-a-kind living spaces. - **Outdoor Living Transformation:** Growing interest in investing in outdoor spaces to enhance the overall living experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can explore the potential of repurposing abandoned structures for unique property opportunities. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can tap into the demand for creative and unconventional home designs and renovations. - **Landscaping and Gardening:** Landscaping companies can cater to the rising demand for transforming outdoor spaces into stunning and functional gardens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Garage-Converted Sustainable Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carlsbad.md) - [Light-Filled Garden Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-westwood.md) - [Green-Tinged German Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alexander-fehre.md) - [Parking Lot-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/octa-house.md) - [Crafted Historic Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pppler.md) - [Unwinding Multifunctional Charging Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-energy-charge.md) - [Unique American-Designed Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ray-kappe.md) - [Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-circus.md)