# Industrial-Style Apartment Buildings Emulsion Uses Metal and Steel for the Albany Road Project By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-07-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrialstyle-apartment-building References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2018/06/05/emulsion-albany-road-industrial-style-apartment-building-london-southwark/) & [emulsionarchitecture](https://emulsionarchitecture.com) London-based architecture firm Emulsion embarks on its "first self-initiated development" and it is an industrial-style apartment building. The site was previously the location of a 1950s off-license. The practice designs a trio of homes that preserve the aesthetic of the previous structure. Emulsion makes this decision in favor of a more sustainable architectural development and use of resources. The industrial-style apartment building is bold and eye-catching. While the old and the new are blended, the boundary between them is emphasized with material use. Emulsion uses [metal and steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bomun-house) to accentuate the design. In order to create a modern and light-filled space, the architectural firm installs "large sliding pocket doors, roof lights and full-height windows." Photo Credits:[Ed Reeve](http://www.editphoto.net) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial-style Buildings:** The trend of industrial-style building designs continues, offering opportunities to utilize metal and steel to create bold and sustainable architectural designs. - **Sustainable Architecture:** Designers are focusing on creating sustainable architectural developments by preserving the aesthetic of existing structures and making use of resources. - **Large Sliding Pocket Doors:** Inclusion of large sliding pocket doors, roof lights and full-height windows is an ongoing trend to create modern and light-filled spaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Innovative architecture firms can leverage the trend of industrial-style designs to create unique and sustainable developments. - **Construction:** Involved parties in the construction industry could adapt to incorporating large sliding pocket doors into structures to create modern and light-filled spaces. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can adapt to the trend of industrial-style apartments to offer unique housing options that preserve the aesthetic and make use of sustainable resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-est.md) - [Brick Housing Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-eades.md) - [70s London Home renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemental-house.md) - [Dark Brick Apartment Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/db-apartment.md) - [Copper-Accented Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenwick-st.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Dining-Inspired Bright Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holloway-li-1.md)