# Contemporary 80s-Style Penthouses This Space-Oriented East London Penthouse Retains its Charm By Tiffany | Published 2014-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-london-penthouse References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/11/19/interactive-slideshow-of-east-london-penthouse-by-sirs/) & [issuu](http://issuu.com/sirsconsultancy) Designed in response to a client's request in looking for a contemporary living space that is open and expansive, London and Vienna-based design and innovation consultant firm SIRS responded by [renovating an apartment from the 1980s](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyano) into an [East London penthouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aanandam). The result is an incredibly expansive living area with [large glass windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment) that provide natural light and a view in the south west corner of the building. The penthouse contains three bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms for each room. The lobby of the penthouse opens up into the living area that includes the living room, kitchen and lounge. The dining room also has a balcony on its side and a corridor that leads into the master bedroom with an adjoining bathroom, a walk-in closet and two additional rooms. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 64% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contemporary 80s-style Penthouses:** Opportunity for transforming outdated 1980s apartments into modern, spacious penthouses with expansive living areas and large glass windows. - **Open and Expansive Living Spaces:** Demand for living spaces with open floor plans, natural light, and views, creating an opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative designs. - **Luxury En-suite Bathrooms:** Growing demand for high-end en-suite bathrooms in residential properties, motivating developers and designers to incorporate luxurious bathroom features in their projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers can leverage the demand for contemporary penthouses and open living spaces to create unique and innovative designs, utilizing large glass windows and open floor plans. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers have an opportunity to renovate and transform outdated apartments into luxurious penthouses, meeting the demand for spacious and modern living spaces. - **Luxury Bathroom Fixtures:** Luxury bathroom fixture manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of en-suite bathrooms in penthouses by offering high-end and innovative bathroom products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Family-Friendly Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/covent-garden-apartment.md) - [Cylindrical Furnished Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-park-drive.md) - [Modern Panoramic View Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-penthouse.md) - [Elevated Geometric Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ph8-penthouse.md) - [Dining-Inspired Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li-1.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md) - [Luxuriously Artistic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/child-studio1.md) - [Skyline-Inspired Elegant Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obliqo.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md)