# Modernized Rustic Residences The Cowshed House by Carterwilliamson Architects is Full of History By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowshed-house References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2013/07/03/cowshed-house-by-carterwilliamson-architects/) & [carterwilliamson](http://carterwilliamson.com/) The Cowshed House is aptly named considering that before housing humans, it was built for cows. A relic of the area's former existence, the family who purchased it was at odds at first about taking such a chance on an older property. Nevertheless, the architecture firm they approached before pulling the trigger advised them that the Cowshed House was a rare opportunity to preserve some of the character and charm of this eclectic neighbourhood. Considering the increase of [soul-less shoebox condos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse) and other modern residences, hanging onto the past such as the Cowshed House does is not a terrible thing but a coveted chance to be party to something so special. Especially after it was [revamped to accommodate contemporary living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Preservation Architecture:** The trend towards recycling the past and utilizing older buildings for new lifestyles, creating opportunities to preserve the character and charm of communities. - **Rustic Revival:** Reviving the rustic style in design, architecture and interiors, creating opportunities to merge traditional and contemporary design elements. - **Modern Farmhouse:** The trend towards modernizing farmhouses through technology, creativity, and environmentally friendly design, creating opportunities to repurpose and revitalize agricultural properties. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist to create a balance between preserving the character of historical buildings while incorporating modern technology and eco-friendly designs. - **Real Estate:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for real estate agents to help clients fuse their love of traditional architecture with modern living. - **Sustainability:** Disruptive innovation opportunities exist for creating innovative solutions to repurpose existing infrastructures and create sustainable and environmentally friendly communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Rural Shed Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tractor-shed.md) - [Rural Architecture-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairnconon-byre-house.md) - [Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill.md) - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [Farm Architecture-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house.md) - [Historic Farmhouse Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns.md) - [Pigsty-Converted Farmside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-recipe-house.md) - [Wales Farmhouse Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfyd-farmhouse.md)