# Converted Hybrid Studio Homes David Kohn Architects Helps Create the Cowshed House & Studio By Amy Duong | Published 2024-02-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowshed References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/02/27/david-kohn-architects-cowshed-conversion/) & [davidkohn](https://davidkohn.co.uk/)  London design studio David Kohn Architects creates the Cowshed located in Newton Abbot, UK. It is a house and studio that was once an [agricultural building on a dairy farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn). It is the last building to be updated as a part of the Middle Rocombe Farm transformation. This was owned by [artist Suzanne Blank Redstone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio) and her husband since the 70s. The two converted the location to a housing community with the goal of "working in an isolated rural location surrounded by a mix of families." Project architect Jennifer Dyne explains to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house)", "They sought a home that would enable them to 'live in the light and the landscape', but that would still respect the original humble shed, whilst creating a future-proof accessible home. Image Credit: Max Creasy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hybrid Living Spaces:** Opportunity to blend residential and work spaces seamlessly in converted buildings. - **Rural Revitalization Projects:** Potential for repurposing agricultural structures for contemporary living and working environments. - **Integration of Tradition with Modern Design:** Incorporating historical elements into innovative architectural concepts for functional spaces. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Expanding possibilities in architectural design by transforming existing structures into versatile living and working spaces. - **Real Estate:** Unlocking new market segments by reimagining rural properties as unique residential and studio settings. - **Construction:** Embracing sustainable practices by repurposing traditional buildings into contemporary living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artist Studio Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur.md) - [Rural Shed Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tractor-shed.md) - [Highland Building-Converted Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moxon-architects.md) - [Farm Architecture-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house.md) - [Barn-Turned Pottery Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/underwing-workshop.md) - [Transformed Farm Accessible Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-rectory-farm.md) - [Barn-Like Private Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boano-primontas.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md) - [Pigsty-Converted Farmside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-recipe-house.md)