# Barn-Like Homes 'House at the Pyrenees' by Cadaval & Sola-Morales was Once Rotten By Annie Ho | Published 2010-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-at-the-pyrenees-by-cadaval-sola-morale References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2010/06/22/house-at-the-pyrenees-by-cadaval-sola-morales/) & [ca-so](http://www.ca-so.com/) 'House at the Pyrenees' by Cadaval & Solà-Morales was once an [old vernacular home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfyd-farmhouse) that underwent a [simple transformation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n). The Spanish architects at Cadaval & Solà-Morales creatively remodelled this old home into a brand new one. The overall goal of the 'House at the Pyrenees' by Cadaval & Solà-Morales is to provide the owners with a [modern day lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oak-house-1) yet still leave a historical feel to the building. The links to provided give more information about how this structure was built, so check it out. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 46% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Remodelled Vernacular Homes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for architects and designers to creatively transform old homes into new, modern spaces while preserving historical elements. - **Historically-inspired Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to create buildings that combine modern functionality with a historical aesthetic. - **Sustainable Renovations:** Opportunity for builders to retrofit existing homes with sustainable features, reducing environmental impact and improving energy efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Architecture firms can capitalize on the trend of transforming old homes into modern spaces while preserving historical elements. - **Construction:** Construction companies can take advantage of the demand for historically-inspired architecture by specializing in remodeling and restoration projects. - **Sustainability:** Companies focused on sustainable building materials and energy-efficient technologies can seize the opportunity to offer products and solutions for renovating existing homes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Farmhouse-Converted Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estancia-san-jos.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Stone Ruin-Upcycled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atienza-maure-arquitectos.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Rural Architecture-Honoring Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cairnconon-byre-house.md) - [Red-Brick Raised Timber Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-on-a-brick-base.md) - [Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill.md) - [Modern Highland Residential Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-andes.md) - [Barn-To-Retreat Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amassa-retreat.md)