# Preserved Historic Homes Natkevicius & Partners Wrap a Cannon Foundry in Glass By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natkevicius-and-partners References: [freshome](http://freshome.com/2011/01/18/old-cannon-foundry-modified-into-a-contemporary-glass-family-home/) & [natkevicius.lt](http://www.natkevicius.lt/) Not many people get to say that they live in an [ancient medieval Cannon Foundry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/provostry), but one lucky family in Pavilniai Regional Park has this distinct honor thanks to a brilliant design by Natkevicius and [Partners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firebelly-tea). The house features a thoroughly modern glass facade that wraps around the ancient foundry, which gives the home the a contemporary feel. Usually when it comes to choosing a home, you have to choose between an old-world charm or a modern design aesthetic, but Natkevicius and Partners' [tasteful preservation architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denton-reserve) allows for the best of both worlds. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Preservation Architecture:** The trend of preserving ancient architecture and blending it with modern designs is opening up opportunities for architects to create unique and innovative designs. - **Glass Facades:** Using glass facades to wrap around ancient architecture is a trend that allows for natural light and transparency to be incorporated into historic buildings. - **Combination of Old and New:** Combining old and new architecture in a way that blends the two seamlessly is a popular trend that is giving architects opportunities to showcase their creativity and innovation. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry is being presented with avenues for innovative designs through the trend of preserving ancient architecture. - **Construction:** The construction industry has opportunities to execute innovative designs with the use of glass facades to wrap around historic structures. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry is being presented with opportunities to create spaces that blend old and new elements in a unique and interesting way. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Modern Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mygunyah-by-the-circus.md) - [Renovated 19th-Century Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byr-architekti.md) - [Renaissance Building-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masn-130.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Renovated Historic Design Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boksto-6.md) - [Heritage-Themed Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill-house.md) - [Goan Heritage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toybox-1.md) - [Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill.md)