# Well-Lit Contemporary Attics KEMA Studio Renovates the MARVILA ATTIC in Lisbon, Portugal By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marvila-attic References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/an-abandoned-lisbon-attic-becomes-airy-apartment-with-hidden-kitchen/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_167570850734310&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=ldt5j8wv0100x1tt000DLiu3x2stw&loc=https://design-milk.com/an-abandoned-lisbon-attic-becomes-airy-apartment-with-hidden-kitchen/&v=1&out=http://www.kema.pt/en/&ref=https://design-milk.com/&title=Old)  KEMA Studio renovates the MARVILA ATTIC space which is only 645 square feet and located in an [industrial location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt) in Lisbon, Portugal. The entire neighborhood is going through a new revitalizing project and the [attic that was once unlivable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tico-curvo) is now a bright and air-flowing apartment that overlooks the Tagus river nearby. The renovation included a brand new roof and the overall interior structure that was drawn back and left only salvageable details, the floor, and gable walls. The attic also now has a full bathroom and its own private entrance as new additions. Private areas in the MARVILA ATTIC are kept contained in a section to keep the public space open to maximize [natural lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copan-apartment). Image Credit: KEMA Studio, ©Alexander Bogorodskiy ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Revitalization of Industrial Spaces for Residential Purposes:** There is an opportunity for construction and design companies to renovate industrial spaces to be used for residential purposes, allowing for the revitalization of previously unused spaces. - **Optimizing Natural Lighting in Small Spaces:** There is potential for designers and architects to create innovative solutions to optimize natural lighting in small spaces such as attics or loft apartments. - **Minimalist Renovations with Salvageable Details:** There is room for designers and contractors to focus on minimalist renovations that prioritize salvaging existing details and structures rather than starting from scratch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** Construction companies can explore new opportunities by focusing on industrial renovations to create residential spaces. - **Design:** Designers can capitalize on the trend of natural lighting optimization in small spaces and create innovative solutions for limited space. - **Architecture:** Architects can innovate minimalist renovations by prioritizing the preservation of existing details and structures while still creating aesthetically pleasing and functional spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colorful Light-Filled Urban Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-flix.md) - [Bright Attic Sanctuaries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foksal.md) - [Light-Filled Alpine Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama-attic.md) - [Historic Roof Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Elevated Garden Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/attic-above-garden.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Travel-Focused Attic Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/omarama.md) - [Bright Colorful Converted Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-sebastio-123.md)