# Contemporary Foldable Farmhouses The Cultural Centre Léonce-Georges Fuses Modernity and Tradi By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-09-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cultural-centre-loncegeorges References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/cultural-centre-leonce-georges-by-calderon-folch-sarsanedas-arquitectes) & [calderon-folch-sarsanedas](http://www.calderon-folch-sarsanedas.com/) The Cultural Centre Léonce-Georges by Calderon-Folch-Sarsanedas Arquitectes features a modern design that gives new meaning to an age-old material. Using reclaimed wood, the design studio creates an [angular architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house) piece located in a small town in Eastern France. The geometric structure boasts stunning interior views created with overlapping elements and foldable walls that penetrate the space with plenty of natural light. The refurbished [cultural center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tselinny-center) has been transformed from an [L-shaped farmhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfyd-farmhouse) to a modernized communal space infused with steel and timber elements. The Cultural Centre Léonce-Georges features the juxtaposition of a sharply angular form and a soft wood materiality. The building was made from materials from local woods, ensuring a design that was both ecologically and economically responsible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Foldable Architecture:** This trend highlights the use of foldable walls and structures to create flexible and adaptable spaces, opening up opportunities for innovative building designs. - **Reclaimed Materials:** This trend emphasizes the use of reclaimed materials in construction, promoting sustainable practices and encouraging the development of new techniques for incorporating recycled elements into modern architecture. - **Geometric Design:** This trend explores the use of geometric shapes and structures in architectural design, providing opportunities for creating visually striking and unique buildings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can leverage this trend to explore new methods of creating adaptable spaces with foldable structures and incorporating reclaimed materials into their projects. - **Construction:** The construction industry can embrace this trend by incorporating foldable walls and utilizing reclaimed materials to build environmentally-friendly structures that meet sustainability standards. - **Sustainable Development:** The sustainable development industry can benefit from this trend by promoting the use of reclaimed materials and innovative architectural designs to create eco-friendly structures and communities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Landscape-Concealed Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaohu-natural-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Transformed Rural Timber Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n.md) - [Compact Stone Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house.md) - [Timber Log-Crafted Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monio-school-and-cultural-centre.md) - [Timber-Framed Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-escapade.md) - [Artful Cultural Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-des-cultures-et-spiritualits-ews.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md)