# Reconstructed Heritage Houses This House by Lenka Mikova Reimagines a Historic Home By Joey Haar | Published 2017-12-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lenka-mikova References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/885988/two-houses-deers-and-trees-lenka-mikova) Country homes have always been respites from the bustling ravages of city life, but architect Lenka Mikova was faced with a problem when building a new country home in the Czech Republic. The appeal of country homes lies in their simplicity, but that simplicity also requires a certain degree of rustic disconnection. Lenka Mikova's design is thus an experiment in comfort versus authenticity. The country home was built on the site of a heritage building owned by the client, but that building was in serious disrepair. Rather than trying to rebuild that site altogether, the architect opted to maintain many aspects of its vernacular without having to resort the occupants to a complete lack of modern amenities, ultimately providing them with the best of both worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 2% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Heritage Architecture Revival:** Designers reimagining heritage buildings with modern comfort and convenience. - **Rustic Minimalism:** Combining simplicity and comfort in design, especially with country homes. - **Reconstruction Innovation:** Architects finding innovative ways of modernizing and preserving heritage buildings. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity to rethink design practices to integrate modern amenities while retaining the original heritage aesthetics of country homes. - **Real Estate:** Potential to invest in heritage properties and renovate them while maintaining the original structure. - **Hospitality:** Exploring the use of reconstructed heritage buildings as unique and luxurious accommodation options, merging local heritage with comfort and modern amenities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill.md) - [Renovated Vintage Prague Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-architects.md) - [Juxtaposing History-Preserved Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-gable.md) - [Forest Cottage Renewals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borov-lada-cottage.md) - [Contemporary Countryside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contemporary-countryside-home.md) - [Harmonious Traditional Home Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyoto-house.md) - [Renaissance Building-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masn-130.md) - [Minimal Cork Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-local-house.md) - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md)