# Ultra Modern Barns This Emilio Eftychis Design is Sleek and Eco-Sustainable By Simal Yilmaz | Published 2013-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-barns References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/the-modern-barn-by-emilio-eftychis/) & [eftychis](http://www.eftychis.com/lotheringenhouse/) Designed by Emilio Eftychis, this ultra-sleek house is one of the most gorgeous [modern barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n) in South Africa. This gorgeous 400 sqm barn is located on a [farm in Irene](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house), Pretoria, and has architectural elements of a dream villa. The interior of the house has a pool that can be opened-up and disguised depending on the occasion. The main floor of the house is open-spaced to a point that one can see right through the house. The exterior is also very interesting for the fact that the house looks completely different from every angle. "Eco-sustainable in its design, the house employs [solar panels for water heating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florian-busch-architects), rainwater collection for drinking and grey water for irrigation," explains the designer on his site of some of the features of the house. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 95% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Africa ## 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 - **Sustainable Architecture:** The trend towards sustainable architecture presents an opportunity for innovative designs that incorporate eco-friendly features such as solar panels and rainwater collection. - **Open-concept Living:** The growing popularity of open-concept living spaces creates a demand for homes with open-spaced interiors that promote seamless flow and connectivity. - **Adaptive Space Design:** The concept of adaptive space design, like a disguised pool, allows for versatile use of spaces and provides an opportunity for creative and functional architectural solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can embrace sustainable practices and innovative designs to meet the demand for eco-friendly and open-concept homes. - **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can provide solutions such as solar panels and alternative water systems to support the development of eco-sustainable buildings. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore adaptive space design concepts to create versatile and customizable living spaces that cater to individual needs and preferences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Unconventional Triangular Barnhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barnhouse.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Barn-Form Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twisted-house1.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Sustainable Country Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/three-oaks-farm.md) - [Corrugated Metal Barn-Like Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studioac.md) - [Rustic Vintage Transformed Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lukas-lenherr-architektur.md) - [Traditional Barn-Style Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/six-square-house.md) - [Prefabricated Timber Barn Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/north-fork.md)