# Chicken Coop Condos The ‘Breed Retreat' Provides Poultry-Chic Living By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-10-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breed-retreat References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/breed-retreat-by-frederik-roije/) & [roije](http://www.roije.com/#/products/breed_retreat) Holland-based industrial designer Frederik Roije has created this lighthearted ‘Breed Retreat’ for your beloved [poultry pets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time). As a built testament to respecting nature’s creatures, this [architectural chicken haven](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dwellings-project) gives hens a home with space to move around and settle down. ‘Breed Retreat’ has been designed in the manner of a Moshe Safdie human housing complex of stacked apartment spaces and expansive fenestration. With a stilted structure to encourage maximal run-around space on the ground, the ‘Breed Retreat’ creates an effective environment for [flora and fauna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/host). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 75% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Architectural Pet Spaces:** The concept of creating architecturally-designed spaces for pets presents an opportunity for businesses to cater to pet owners' desire for stylish and functional pet accommodations. - **Animal-inclusive Design:** The trend towards designing spaces that consider the needs and well-being of animals offers an opportunity for businesses to create innovative products and services that enhance the lives of both pets and their owners. - **Nature-inspired Housing:** Designing living spaces inspired by natural environments provides an opportunity for businesses to offer unique and immersive living experiences that bring people closer to nature. ### Who This Affects Most - **Pet Housing and Accessories:** The pet housing and accessories industry can explore creating architectural-inspired designs that cater to pet owners' desire for stylish and functional pet accommodations. - **Interior Design and Architecture:** The interior design and architecture industry can embrace the trend of animal-inclusive design by creating innovative spaces that cater to the needs of both humans and animals. - **Eco-friendly Accommodations:** The eco-friendly accommodations industry can capitalize on the trend of nature-inspired housing by offering unique and sustainable living spaces that provide a connection to the natural world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Giant Chicken-Like Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heir-and-a-spare.md) - [Traditional Japanese Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niwatorigoya.md) - [Smart Backyard Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-smart-coop.md) - [Mobile Chicken Coops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-range-coop.md) - [Floating Duck Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nesting-plan-vi-call-duck.md) - [Automated Coop Doors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/run-chicken-model-t50.md) - [British Barn-Laid Eggs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-bros-roost-eggs.md) - [Cage-Free Chicken Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chookery.md) - [Tech-Driven Poultry Equipment Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hatching-time.md)