# Upcycled Industrial Houses The Lanehouse Project Creates Houses Within Old Factories By Eric Westcott | Published 2014-04-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-houses References: [lanehouse50](http://lanehouse50.com/architecture/) & [lanehouse50](http://lanehouse50.com) Neatly tucked away down an [alley](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1) you will find the new 'Lanehouse' industrial houses. Designed by 'Curated Properties,' these houses utilize the space of an [old factory building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom). The space is able to create 13 loft-houses and three flats. The open concept houses take advantage of the 18-foot high ceilings opening up the living room area to and brings in natural light. Each house is built within the [pre-existing beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft) that support the factory building. Many of the loft houses will have three floors; your living area on the first floor, a bedroom on the second, and a master bedroom on the third. The third floor features a walk-in closet, luxury washroom and a full private balcony that is perfect for breakfasts in the morning sun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Upcycled Industrial Houses:** Creating houses within old factory buildings presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the real estate industry. - **Open Concept Living:** Utilizing high ceilings and natural light in house design opens up possibilities for innovative architectural solutions. - **Multi-level Living Spaces:** Designing loft houses with multiple floors offers an opportunity to maximize space and create unique living experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Repurposing old factories for residential purposes opens up a new market for developers and investors. - **Architecture:** Designing houses with open concept living and incorporating natural light provides opportunities for architects to create innovative and sustainable spaces. - **Interior Design:** Creating multi-level living spaces allows interior designers to explore creative solutions for maximizing functionality and aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Loft Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt.md) - [Split-Level Warehouse Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerr.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Lane Home-Transformed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-store.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Madrid Warehouse Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio.md) - [Slender Alley Dwelling Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brown-house-1.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md)