# Homey Heritage House Renovations B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio Gives New Life to an Old Kyoto Home By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-03-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-house References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/3/kyoto-guest-house-blue-design-studio) & [b-l-u-e.net](http://www.b-l-u-e.net/) Beijing-based firm [B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbiotic-urban-furniture-project) undertakes the [renovation of 100 year old heritage house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kilmory-house) in Kyoto, Japan. The space is meant to be a functional guest house and its reconstruction boasts design elements from both new and old movements. B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio aimed to preserve the traditional essence of the structure as much as possible by respecting the [conventional timber frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balmoral-hillside-house) and the facade. The studio updated the heritage house with splashes of modern influence with the tunnel-like main entrance, the contemporary furnished interior, as well as the concrete-walled bedroom and bathroom. The heritage house is a comfortable juxtaposition between old and new design principles, yet B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio is successful in its preservation of the tranquil atmosphere of the Kyoto house. Photo Credits: [Toshiyuki Yano](http://www.yanofoto.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Heritage House Renovations:** Opportunity to preserve historical structures while incorporating modern design elements. - **Functional Guest Houses:** Increasing demand for unique accommodations that blend tradition and modernity. - **Designing with New and Old Movements:** Exploring innovative ways to combine traditional and contemporary architecture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Create innovative solutions for renovating heritage houses and designing functional guest houses. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Promote unique accommodations that offer a blend of traditional and modern design elements. - **Construction and Restoration:** Provide expertise in preserving historical structures and incorporating modern upgrades. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renewed Kyoto Townhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-aluc.md) - [Historic District Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-architecture-studio-1.md) - [Updated Traditional Machiya House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-marutamachi.md) - [Renovated 19th-Century Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byr-architekti.md) - [Retro Apartment Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyano.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Time Passage-Celebrating Restored Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyawa.md) - [Goan Heritage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toybox-1.md) - [Warm Wooden Interior Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-house-1.md)