# Converted Office Apartments This Architect Took an Office Space and Turned It into a Modern Home By Gurveer Brah | Published 2015-08-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converted-apartment References: [whitezine](http://www.whitezine.com/en/design/italian-architect-transforms-a-dental-clinic-into-a-beautiful-living-space.html) & [piuerre](http://www.piuerre.com/%20R/casa_CPR___interni___architettura___%20R.html) A creative thrives on the opportunity to innovate and this architect took a former dental office and transformed it into a beautiful converted apartment. Located in Milan, architecture firm +R Piurre took a space that was two stories on top of a building and made a [work-from-home living space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copan-apartment). The city of Milan has an aura of elegance and the approach took inspiration from that to create a modern space with attention to detail. The architect took the small space and used the [natural lighting from the large roof-windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic) to create an illusion of a more spacious environment and also used storage spaces located all over the apartment for spatial efficiency. The 60 square-metered converted apartment includes a lower level with a lounge area and a kitchen/dining room and on the upstairs floor there is a bedroom, a walk-in closet and a workspace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Office-to-home Conversions:** The trend of converting office spaces into modern homes is providing innovative living solutions for remote work. - **Small Space Innovations:** Designing small spaces with careful attention to detail and efficient use of storage is a trend that offers innovative solutions for urban living. - **Natural Lighting Design:** Utilizing natural lighting sources, such as large roof-windows, in home design is a growing trend that creates the illusion of spaciousness and enhances well-being. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture & Design:** The architecture and design industry can explore opportunities in creating innovative solutions for office-to-home conversions and small-space living. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of office-to-home conversions by transforming commercial properties into desirable residential spaces. - **Home Furnishings:** The home furnishings industry can cater to the demand for efficient storage solutions and natural lighting design in small-space living environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Dental Office-Transformed Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ol6.md) - [Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isabelle-heilmann.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Transformed Minimal Artist Residency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrodesign.md) - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Mid-Century Flat Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-apartment-renovation.md)