# 70s Colonial Digs The 'Pent-House PPDG' in Mexico Features a Bottomless-Bathroom By Emily Evans | Published 2011-08-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pent-house-ppdg References: [letmebeinspired](http://www.letmebeinspired.com/?p=2935) & [hernandezsilva.mx](http://www.hernandezsilva.com.mx/) If the thought of a 1970s house has you thinking "ultra-outdated," then a look through pictures of this 'Pent-House PPDG' by architectural firm Hernandez Silva Arquitectos should be enough to change your mind. After all, with an accomplished architectural firm like Hernandez Silva Arquitectos on the job, you can bet there is going to be nothing outdated about the results! The Pent-House PPDG rests on the 15th floor of a 1970s Mexican colonial-style building and maintains the old-school aura that the building once bestowed. Gorgeous upgrades throughout the entire pent house make this renovation truly a contemporary masterpiece. **Implications** - As opposed to creating entirely new structures from the ground up, many consumers now prefer to update old spaces in order to create their new abodes. This desire to maintain elements of tradition while incorporating modern elements represents a common consumer desire that stretches across all industries. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Renovation:** The trend of updating and renovating old spaces to create contemporary living environments. - **Traditional with a Twist:** The desire to maintain elements of tradition while incorporating modern elements in architectural projects. - **Updating the Old:** The preference for renovating existing structures instead of building from scratch. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architectural firms to specialize in retro renovation and blending traditional and modern elements. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to create unique spaces that blend old and new styles. - **Construction:** Opportunity for construction companies to focus on renovating existing structures and revitalizing old buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [High-Rise Design Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watergate-piedterre.md) - [History-Rooted Urban Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia.md) - [Eccentrically Designed Historic Penthomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crina-arghirescu-rogard.md) - [Retro Polish Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grzegorz-layer.md) - [Modern Panoramic View Penthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-penthouse.md) - [Mid-Century Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-perch.md) - [Seaside Home Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia.md) - [Mid-Century Flat Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/warsaw-apartment-renovation.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md)