# Garden-Sheathed Peruvian Buildings This Neglected Building Has Been Gifted a Fresh Lease Of Life By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2022-03-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neglected-buiilding References: [newatlas](https://newatlas.com/architecture/cabrera-building-angas-kipa/) & [angaskipa](https://angaskipa.com/) Angas Kipa, an architectural firm that's based in the city of Chiclayo in Peru, has shown how innovative and fresh architectural thinking can be used to turn [neglected buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia) into spectacular architectural examples with its rejuvenation of the Cabrera Building. Situated in a historic central neighborhood in Chiclayo, the original building was abandoned and crumbling when Angas Kipa got involved. The architectural firm managed to install [vertical gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-c) that peek out of a [perforated facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sudameris-plaza), giving the building a green and lively exterior. This garden facade also enables sunlight and air to flood the building. Transformed into a modern new office and home, this once neglected building is an exemplar of how intelligent design can be used to breathe new life into abandoned structures. Image Credit: Angas Kipa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Vertical Garden Facades:** Opportunity for architects and designers to incorporate vertical gardens in building designs for sustainable, eco-friendly and visually appealing exteriors. - **Building Rejuvenation:** Opportunity for companies to specialize in renovating and rejuvenating abandoned buildings to create new spaces for living or working. - **Perforated Facade Architecture:** Opportunity for architects to incorporate modern, innovative and functional perforated facades in building designs for better ventilation and energy efficiency. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architecture firms to specialize in sustainable and eco-friendly building designs that incorporate vertical garden facades and perforated facades. - **Real Estate:** Opportunity for real estate developers to invest in and renovate abandoned buildings for commercial or residential use. - **Urban Planning:** Opportunity for urban planners to identify and revitalize neglected areas by incorporating innovative architectural designs to create visually appealing and sustainable buildings that improve quality of life. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Draped Plant-Design Shopping Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calwer-passage.md) - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Park-Covered Structural Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ola-palermo.md) - [Retro Gabled Greenhouse Additions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-wiz.md) - [Lush Garden-Focused Melbourne Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gardeners-house-1.md) - [Garden-Focused Victorian Terrace House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helvetia.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md) - [Plant-Filled Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-c.md) - [Colorful Multifunctional Work Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron.md)