# Cow-Created Caves (UPDATE) Ensamble Studio's La Trufa is Finally Ready for Guests By Michael Hines | Published 2011-06-17 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ensamble-studio References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/baled-out-cow-created-concrete-home-interior-completed/) & [ensamble.info](http://www.ensamble.info/) Ensamble Studio has created what may be the most bizarre living space ever. A little over a year ago, Ensamble Studio dug a pit and filled it with bales of hay and concrete. A young cow was left to feed on the hay for an entire year, creating the inside of the cave in the process. Well La Trufa (the truffle) is finally ready for human occupancy after a year of eating and shaping. The cave has been fully equipped with modern amenities such as a sofa and bathroom. The cave itself has been moved, and now sits next to the seaside. The view from Ensamble Studio's La Trufa is stunning, and almost makes you forget that you are spending the night in what used to be a cow's lunchbox. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Bizarre](https://www.trendhunter.com/bizarre) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bizarre Living Spaces:** Exploring unconventional housing concepts by incorporating natural elements and unconventional materials. - **Animal-inspired Architecture:** Exploring the potential of animal activity in creating innovative architectural structures and designs. - **Eco-friendly Construction:** Employing sustainable and environmentally friendly construction methods to create unique and functional spaces. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects and designers to push the boundaries of traditional building methods and create eco-conscious structures. - **Hospitality:** Creating unique and memorable lodging experiences by incorporating unconventional and nature-inspired design elements. - **Sustainable Living:** Promoting environmentally friendly living spaces and encouraging innovative solutions for housing and resource usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Cave-Enclosed Residency Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transhumances-iii.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md) - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Illuminated Cave-Like Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-senosiain-arquitectos.md) - [Mushroom-Constructed Room Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mush-room.md) - [Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropocene-museum.md) - [Sheep Wool-Insulated Guest Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-la-escocesa.md) - [Flexible Tranquil Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campo-atelier.md)