# Industrial Plantation Residences The Casa Candelaria Turns a Hacienda Into a Liveable Home By M | Published 2016-07-20 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liveable-home References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2016/07/19/cherem-arquitectos-casa-candelaria/) & [cheremarquitectos](http://www.cheremarquitectos.com/) Cherem Arquitectos is a Mexican design firm that drew inspiration for the [Casa Candelaria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia) from [traditional hacienda plantations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coimbatore-hacienda) to create a liveable home. The [repurposing of the factory space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse) offers a new way to utilize open-concept layouts in residence design. The Casa Candelaria is a one level, open-concept space that draws inspiration from classic Mexican factories abundant in the area. Cherem Arquitectos created the space using a 1,500-square feet layout complete with building materials that were often use to create haciendas. This includes using the natural soil underneath the building to create the walls and add pigmentation that reflects the landscape. The soil also provides insulation in colder months. Wood is used throughout the design in both the floor and window shutters, while concrete roofing provides stability as well as an industrial feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.8/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial-chic Residences:** The repurposing of industrial spaces into liveable homes presents opportunities for combining traditional materials and modern design. - **Open-concept Layouts for Homes:** The use of open-concept layouts in residential design creates a more flexible space, opening doors to creating innovative living experiences. - **Sustainable Building Materials for Residences:** The use of eco-friendly building materials can help reduce the toll on the environment and improve the quality of life for homeowners. ### Where This Applies - **Home Design & Architecture:** Design firms can explore the use of industrial-chic designs to create unique living spaces that merge traditional and modern elements. - **Construction & Real Estate:** The repurposing of industrial spaces into liveable homes can open doors to new construction and real estate opportunities. - **Sustainability & Environmental Protection:** The use of sustainable building materials and design techniques can help promote more eco-friendly home construction practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [History-Rooted Urban Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia.md) - [High Concrete Walled Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-mancillas.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Monolithic Custom Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-catedral.md) - [Light-CelebratingTwo-Storey Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-tres-rboles.md) - [Stone Ruin-Transformed Spanish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627.md) - [Neighborhood House Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-cruda.md) - [Forested Hillside Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ventura.md) - [Sculptural Canteliver Concrete Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-del-alma.md)