# Pop-Up Bachelor Pads TallerDE2 Arquitectos is Reimagining the Humble Bachelor Pad By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-12-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/popup-bachelor References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/pop-up-house-tallerde2-arquitectos/35303/) & [tallerde2](http://www.tallerde2.com/projects/built/the-pop-up-house) The Pop-Up House is a nifty pop-up bachelor pad, designed by Taller DE2 Arquitectos, that is only the latest in an expanding line of [modular living spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype) located in Spain's [capital Madrid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1). This house brings together utilitarian decor and space-saving furniture to make for a cute little bachelor pad. The architects started with a 20th century apartment before completely manipulating it to fit the simple needs of a 30-something bachelor. The pop-up bachelor pad is dotted with examples of [fold-down furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat) which hide cupboards, wardrobes and hidden appliances. As far as appearance is concerned, the modular units do not have a painted or papered finish, something I find gives it a pleasing appearance even though it may not be to everyone's taste. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 81% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Modular Living Spaces:** There is an opportunity for companies to innovate with modular living spaces to not only appeal to single individuals but also those living in densely populated urban areas. - **Space-saving Furniture:** Companies should invest in developing space-saving furniture for those living in small apartments or looking for minimalistic designs. - **Pop-up Housing:** An increase in demand for affordable, adaptable, and stylish housing solutions presents an opportunity for companies to develop pop-up housing. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture:** The furniture industry can develop space-saving furniture to cater to apartment and small-space dwellers. - **Real Estate:** Companies in the real estate industry can explore the pop-up housing trend and introduce it to urban areas with high demand for affordable and low-maintenance housing solutions. - **Architecture/design:** There is a chance for architects and designers to construct modular living spaces with features that cater to specific markets such as single individuals, students, and first-time owners. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Smartly Designed Compact Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/compact-apartments2.md) - [Thoughtful Micro Studio Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-studio-apartment.md) - [Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cabanon.md) - [Box-Like Innovative Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-apartment-design.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Fold-Out Furniture London Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florin-court-flat.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Compact Red Wooden Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-house-changeover.md)