# Solitary Wicker Spaces Estudio Normal Has Created a Solitary Space for a Buenos Aires Chef By Joey Haar | Published 2017-01-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estudio-normal References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2017/01/08/estudio-normal-builds-fortress-solitude-inside-buenos-aires-home/) & [normal.ar](http://www.normal.com.ar/es) [Estudio Normal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eva-gonzlez-estudio), an Argentinian design firm, recently created what it refers to as a "fortress of solitude" for a Buenos Aires chef's apartment. Built out of wicker and various woods, the structure augments the loft of his home to create a [space for relaxation and calm meditation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lagom). Restaurant kitchens are notoriously hectic places, so it's only natural for a chef to crave peace and quiet once back at home. Since the home that contains the room was once a warehouse, it's [high ceilings and concrete](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic) offer just the opposite. The bustle and noise of a young family was amplified by the original architecture, which is where Estudio Normal stepped in. The new space is divided into four small rooms: one for sleeping, one for eating, one for working, and the last for simply relaxing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wicker Retreats:** The use of wicker and natural materials in interior design to create cozy and secluded spaces for relaxation and meditation. - **Home Sanctuaries:** The trend of creating separate spaces within homes for individuals to find solace and tranquility, away from the busyness of family life. - **Multi-purpose Rooms:** The growing demand for flexible spaces that can serve multiple functions, catering to the changing needs and activities of individuals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to explore the use of natural materials and create unique spaces that provide a sense of calm and privacy. - **Home Renovation:** The need for contractors and builders to adapt homes and repurpose existing spaces to accommodate the increasing demand for individual retreats. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend by designing and producing furniture specifically tailored for creating secluded areas within homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transformed Minimal Artist Residency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrodesign.md) - [Solo Flexible Study Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiny-forest.md) - [Tranquil Secluded Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brecon.md) - [Colorful Room Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorful-room.md) - [Self-Designed Tranquil Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-saransh.md) - [Relaxed Anti-Distraction Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fortune-chair.md) - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md) - [Remote Work-Catering Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-plow.md) - [Colombian Home-Transformed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martn-mendoza.md)