# Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes RDTH Architekti Designs the New House with Old Mill By Amy Duong | Published 2024-03-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/17/rdth-architekti-new-house-with-old-mill/) & [rdth.cz](https://rdth.cz/)  Czech design studio RDTH Architekti designs the New [House](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chalk-river-house) with Old Mill, which was once an [old mill and farm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-storehouse) in Slovakia. It has been transformed into a modern family home defined by its range of timber structures that are a celebration of what it once was -- sheds and chicken coops. The home is by a small stream for a tranquil feeling and rests on the former mill with various agricultural buildings. It is formed in a V-shape plan with a garden in the middle. Co-founder of RDTH, René Dlesk speaks to [Dezeen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-rectory-farm) about the design notion, stating "We created a concept with certain a volumetric and material nostalgia of the given site and original building. We wanted to somehow transform it with a more contemporary, formal vocabulary, yet still understandable by those that are more familiar with the old language." Image Credit: Filip Beranek ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 22% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modern Architectural Transformations:** Exploring the fusion of heritage structures with contemporary design elements to create innovative living spaces. - **Timber Structure Revival:** Reviving the use of timber structures in modern architecture as a nod to history and sustainability. - **Volumetric & Material Nostalgia:** Embracing design concepts that combine historical elements with a contemporary twist for architectural storytelling. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architectural Design:** Discovering new possibilities in merging old and new architectural styles to cater to evolving lifestyle preferences. - **Construction & Renovation:** Exploring opportunities to innovate by incorporating traditional building materials and techniques into modern construction practices. - **Heritage Preservation:** Exploring ways to preserve and reimagine historical structures through innovative design approaches for future generations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage-Themed Family Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mill-house.md) - [Renovated 19th-Century Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byr-architekti.md) - [Transformed Farm Accessible Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-rectory-farm.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Renovated Vintage Prague Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-architects.md) - [Transformed Rural Timber Barns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fienile-n.md) - [Converted Hybrid Studio Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cowshed.md) - [Juxtaposing History-Preserved Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-gable.md) - [Forest Cottage Renewals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/borov-lada-cottage.md)