# Cavernous Israeli Apartments 'Modern Cave' is Built from Hundreds of Year of Old Jaffa Design By Joey Haar | Published 2017-05-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cave References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/872177/modern-cave-pitsou-kedem-architects) Israel is a historic country with thousands of years of history within its borders, and '[Modern Cave](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearts-gallery)' melds hundreds of year of that history into a single apartment. The apartment sits in Old Jaffa, a Tel Aviv neighborhood with both modern buildings and historic architecture, and it combines its modern architectural practices with these ancient techniques to bold effect. Modern Cave is built in a densely packed urban area, with apartments abutting each other shoulder to shoulder. Over hundreds of years, rooms were added and torn down, leading to a melange of architectural styles within each apartment unit. Modern Cave makes use of these techniques, celebrating their differences while still unifying them through the using of [vaulted domes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/catalejo) that lend the apartment its name and overall feel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 92% | Activity: 65% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## 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 - **Celebration of Architectural Styles:** Opportunities for innovative design solutions through the integration of historic and modern architectural practices. - **Dense Urban Living Solutions:** Opportunities for creating innovative living solutions in densely packed urban areas. - **Melange of Cultural Heritage:** Opportunities to create cultural hybridization by melding traditional architecture with new building practices. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architectural firms to fuse historic and modern practices to create inspiring buildings and living solutions. - **Real Estate:** Opportunities for real estate firms to cater to densely populated urban areas through innovative design and building solutions. - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Opportunities for tourism and hospitality firms to showcase and celebrate cultural heritage through the integration of traditional and modern architectural styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Cave-Like Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-homes.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md) - [Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baranowitz-kronenberg.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Illuminated Cave-Like Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/javier-senosiain-arquitectos.md) - [Cave-Inspired Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cave-bureau.md) - [Lofty Minimalist Living Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-living-space1.md) - [Vaulted Pink Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/babel-housing-mexico.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md)