# Industrial Urban Abodes This Modern Loft Apartment Boast Brick, Glass and Metal Finishes By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-10-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-loft-apartment References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/classically-modern-loft-kiev-serghii-makhno/) & [mahno.ua](http://mahno.com.ua/en/dizayn-kvartir/show/175) Sergey Makhno's modern loft apartment design embraces raw and organic materials. Its industrial look is made possible through the use of brick, glass and metal finishes that are blended together flawlessly. The designer's residence is entitled 'Podil Loft Apartment' and is located in the heart of [Kiev, Ukraine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-lizard). Its open-concept design is warm and elegant, relying on oak woods to add warmth to its otherwise sleek and industrial look. In addition to its neutral palette and brick envelope, the space also features glass partitions that provide a sense of privacy without closing off the space. Its transparent feel makes this modern loft apartment a great option for design enthusiasts with an appreciation for spaces with a [minimalist and a clean look](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fj-apartment). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 13% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Industrial Urban Living:** Designing living spaces with raw and organic materials for a modern and sleek industrial look. - **Open-concept Design:** Creating an elegant and warm feel through an open-concept design that blends in natural wood finishes. - **Transparent Partitions:** Incorporating glass partitions to create privacy while maintaining an open feel and minimalist aesthetic. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Interior Design:** Creating unique living spaces through the use of raw materials and minimalist design. - **Architecture:** Innovating new designs for urban living spaces that embrace raw industrial elements and open-concept designs. - **Construction:** Providing innovative building techniques and materials to create modern and sleek industrial living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Industrial Loft Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt.md) - [Exposed Wooden Beam Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft.md) - [Modern Minimalism Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldnew.md) - [Industrial Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fm-apartment.md) - [European-Inspired Urban Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghislaine-via.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balbek-bureau.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Italian 4-Story Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-mrgt.md)