# Converted Living Spaces Benito Escat and Alberto Rovira Redesign Unconventional Spaces into Homes By JDurhamII | Published 2011-03-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conversion-living-spaces References: [materialicious](http://www.materialicious.com/2011/03/amazing-warehouse-conversion-in-barcelona.html) & [homedsgn](http://www.homedsgn.com/2011/03/01/amazing-warehouse-conversion-in-barcelona/loft-barcelona-10-0/) What started as horse stables, a bomb shelter and a print shop have now been converted into [lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft) with the assistance of designers and developers Benito Escat and Alberto Rovira. The two renovating gentleman used Minim for this project, which ultimately converted a warehouse into living quarters which slits to allow 8,600 square feet of living space. Exposed brick from the building’s origin as well as tall concrete ceilings are only a few of the loft’s features. Located in Barcelona, Spain, this loft is definitely fascinating in its creation. New Yorkers love [studio apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribeca-loft) which served former purposes such as art galleries and print shops, but I doubt any of them would be able to enjoy one such as this, with 8,600 square feet of space, while being in Barcelona. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 92% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Converted Living Spaces:** The trend of converting unconventional spaces into living quarters provides a disruptive innovation opportunity for architecture and real estate industries. - **Industrial Aesthetics:** The trend of incorporating industrial features into residential design presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for interior design and home decor industries. - **Maximizing Square Footage:** The trend of maximizing square footage through creative conversion opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for construction and renovation industries. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can capitalize on the trend of converting unconventional spaces into living quarters by developing innovative designs and techniques that maximize square footage. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of converted living spaces by investing in and marketing renovated properties that cater to unique and unconventional living preferences. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can disrupt the traditional residential aesthetic by capitalizing on the trend of industrial features and incorporating them into modern home design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Paris Stable-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/garibaldi.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isabelle-heilmann.md) - [Industrial Loft Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt.md) - [Abandoned Bar-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstudio.md)