# Beautified Bomb Shelters The Bunker Pavilion is a Reclaimed Refuge with Contemporary Comforts By Amelia Roblin | Published 2015-01-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bunker-pavilion References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/subterranean-secret-bunker-converted-to-holiday-home/) & [b-ild](http://www.b-ild.com/bunker/) You'd likely curious about the Bunker Pavilion the moment that you approach it. It presents itself as a pretty typical looking [subterranean shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest); however, adjacent to the weather-worn concrete entryway, there is a delightful deck that looks quite out of place. The reason for this arrangement is because the wartime refuge has been converted into a fully functional and quite comfortable [vacation home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdr-bungalow), complete with a contemporary kitchen and bunk beds to sleep four people. Warm wood was used to construct custom furnishings that make the most of the close-packed space. The Bunker Pavilion was initially created as a design stunt, but the B-ild project is now available for rent by guests to this part of rural Netherlands. Just think about the potential for adapting all sorts of [abandoned structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microhome-renovation) such as this. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 69% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptive Reuse:** The trend of converting abandoned structures into functional and comfortable spaces presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the real estate industry. - **Micro-accommodations:** The trend of creating compact and efficient living spaces opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for the hospitality industry to cater to travelers seeking unique and experiential accommodation options. - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend of repurposing and refurbishing existing structures promotes sustainable design practices and offers disruptive innovation opportunities for the construction and architecture industries. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore opportunities in adaptive reuse projects to transform unused structures into desirable living or working spaces, catering to emerging market demands. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on micro-accommodations by creating innovative and compact spaces that appeal to travelers seeking unique and memorable experiences. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace sustainable architecture practices to repurpose and refurbish existing structures, aligning with the growing demand for environmentally conscious solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md) - [Military Base-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenplaats-koningsweg.md) - [Partially Buried Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-under-the-ground.md) - [Aircraft-Inspired Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md)