# Modern Schoolhouse Apartments Erklund_terbeek Designs a Modern Apartment Within a Former School By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-apartment References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/887844/schoolhouse-eklund-terbeek) & [eklundterbeek](https://www.eklundterbeek.com/) A 1912 school building in Rotterdam has been transformed into six modern apartments and local architecture firm erklund_terbeek attentively supervised one particular living space in great detail. It consisted of two [former classrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/archipelago) and a hallway. The height of the ceiling created possibilities for decoration, window and light optimization, as well as intermediate floors. A large "white box is suspended from the ceiling," wherein a private workspace is situated with a beautiful outlook to the garden. Outside, the boxed structure creates a comfortable and intimate sitting area for the living room. The interior of the modern apartments is met by the [old and historic details](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldnew) of the school's preserved facade. Merging the past and the present, the architects of erklund_terbeek have created a spacious loft that is bound to be a popular and desirable living quarters. Photo Credits: Rene de Wit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Adaptive Reuse:** Opportunity for businesses to transform historical buildings into modern apartments while preserving their unique features. - **Flexible Workspaces:** A chance for companies to incorporate private workspaces within residential units to accommodate remote work needs. - **Integrating Nature:** A trend that emphasizes incorporating green spaces and gardens within apartment complexes for a closer connection to nature. ### Where This Applies - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunities for developers to repurpose existing structures and meet the demand for modern and unique living spaces. - **Architecture:** An industry that can explore innovative ways to design and optimize flexible workspaces within residential environments. - **Landscaping and Garden Design:** Opportunities to create outdoor spaces that harmoniously blend with residential complexes, enhancing the overall living experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [NYC Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brooklyn-loft.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Courtyard Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bekarch.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md) - [Modernist Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment.md) - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Stylishly Renovated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylishly-renovated-apartment.md)