# Revamped Nazi Abodes Luxurious WWII Home by Bham Design Studio Takes a Step into the Past By Kevin Young | Published 2012-04-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bham-design-studio References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/wwii-30m-high-water-tower-nazi-europe-turned-luxury-home.html) & [bham.be](http://bham.be/?page_id=218) Discerning designer Bham Design Studio is behind the reconfiguration of a [luxurious home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollywood-hills-house-1) of a once Nazi-occupied water tower. This tower stands 30 meters high and was built between 1938 and 1941. The [converted Nazi lair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse) is no longer a dark space but rather a beautiful, airy and opulent home in Belgium. Nazi structures are designed to withstand any destruction, which gave realtors and designers a great idea: turn war buildings into residence spaces. History enthusiasts will go crazy for this preserved war monument home. There's a total of 450 square meters spread over six floors where the kitchen, bedrooms and living spaces are beautifully restored with [modern designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment). There are two garages and a soothing 4.5-meter shower feature. Bham Design Studio maximized its use of space by building a patio on the roof that overlooks the fields filled with history. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 - **War Monument Homes:** There is a growing trend of converting war buildings into luxurious residence spaces. - **Preserved History:** History enthusiasts are increasingly interested in preserved war monuments and homes as a unique living experience. - **Modern Design in Historical Context:** Designers are finding opportunities to blend modern design elements with historical structures, creating beautiful and unique spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers and agents can explore the potential of converting war buildings into desirable residential properties. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers have the opportunity to create stunning living spaces by blending modern designs with historical structures. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality industries can cater to the growing interest in preserved war monuments by offering unique accommodations and experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Historic Roof Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light.md) - [Crafted Historic Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pppler.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdam-zuid.md) - [Renovated Multi-Gen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n7-bretscha-house.md) - [Military Base-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenplaats-koningsweg.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md) - [Modernist Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment.md)