# Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes Eek en Dekkers Designs the House R in the Netherlands By Amy Duong | Published 2022-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/12/26/house-r-eek-en-dekkers-barn-eindhoven/) & [eekendekkers](https://eekendekkers.com/)  Dutch architectural office Eek en Dekkers finishes its new [barn-themed house](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-w-1) dubbed the House R located in Eindhoven in the Netherlands. The studio is led by Piet Hein Eek and architect Iggie Dekkers who were looking to create a simplistic home that has large social spaces, whilst also having space to nourish alone time as well. Dekker talks about the home to Dezeen, he states that "The barn distinguishes itself from the environment by its simplicity and a 100 percent focus on the quality for the family who lives in it. The nice thing about a barn is that it's made in a pragmatic manner in terms of costs and durability. Normally barns have [rough details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house), but our challenge was to create really refined details with industrial material." Image Credit: Eek en Dekkers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Architectural Archetype-themed Homes:** Architectural firms can explore the theme of archetypes to create simplistic yet functional homes that prioritize both social spaces and alone time. - **Refining Rough Details in Barn-themed Homes:** Architects can innovatively use industrial materials to create refined details in barn-themed homes, offering unique and sustainable living spaces. - **Creating Sustainable Homes with Pragmatic Costs:** Architects can focus on sustainability through practical cost considerations when creating homes that prioritize family living spaces and alone time. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can explore the theme of archetypes to create simplistic yet functional homes that prioritize both social spaces and alone time, offering a fresh perspective on residential housing. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can incorporate industrial materials in barn-themed homes, offering unique and refined details that bring a rustic feel to modern living spaces. - **Real Estate Development:** Real estate developers can focus on creating sustainable homes through practical cost considerations, delivering homes that prioritize family living spaces and alone time whilst promoting environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Triangular Barnhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barnhouse.md) - [Farm-Inspired Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-barn-1.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Black-Timber Farmhouse Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shadow-barn.md) - [Scandinavian Barn Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-comet.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Greenhouse-Topped Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-house-1.md) - [Stealthy Gabled Upstate Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clinton-corners.md)