# Factory-Inspired Homes 'Paper House Project' Used Glass Windows to Separate a Former Factory By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-07-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-house-project References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2016/07/19/paper-house-project-atrium-east-london-warehouse-home/) & [paperhouseproject](https://www.paperhouseproject.co.uk/) London-based design studio Paper House Project was tasked with transforming an [open-concept living and work space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt) into separate areas. The building, which was previously a warehouse for clothing production, features a concrete floor and a large atrium that can be seen from the second storey. In order to bring a more modern diversity to the space without losing out on the unique layout the [former factory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/porcelain-factory-plugin-revival) offered, Paper House Project used glass windows to split up the areas. This allows the open concept design to remain in tact and meanwhile facilitates more privacy. By using the glass windows to separate work and living spaces, Paper House Project succeeded in adding another bedroom to the building and created a more defined kitchen and dining room. The factory inspiration is maintained throughout the overall interior aesthetic as well, Paper House Project leaving the [concrete flooring exposed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-est) and complementing it with stainless steel counter tops and black metal window dividers and a staircase. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 55% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Open Concept Living:** Creating separate areas within open-concept spaces by using glass windows presents opportunities for innovative design and versatile living arrangements. - **Adaptive Reuse:** Repurposing former factories and warehouses into residential spaces showcases the potential for sustainable and unique living environments. - **Industrial Aesthetic:** Embracing the factory-inspired aesthetic with exposed concrete floors and metal accents opens up possibilities for industrial-themed interior design. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore innovative ways of utilizing glass windows to create separate areas within open-concept living spaces, bringing versatility to residential design. - **Real Estate:** Real estate developers can find opportunities in adaptive reuse projects by repurposing former factory and warehouse spaces into unique residential properties that cater to modern living preferences. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers specializing in industrial aesthetics can leverage the growing demand for factory-inspired homes by incorporating exposed concrete floors, metal accents, and other industrial design elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Madrid Warehouse Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio.md) - [Split-Level Warehouse Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kerr.md) - [Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isabelle-heilmann.md) - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Repurposed Textile Factory Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-1.md) - [Adaptive Family Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-ordinary-house.md)