# Converted Textile Factory Studios Productora Transforms an Industrial Building to an Art Studio By Amy Duong | Published 2023-10-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productora References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/10/05/productora-laguna-industrial-reuse-mexico-city/) & [productora-df.mx](https://productora-df.com.mx/en/oficina/)  Mexican architecture studio [Productora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel) restores an [industrial concrete complex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mana) that once functioned as a textile factory into a series of art studios with a new office in Mexico City. The studio has been slowly working on the project whilst also inhabiting it. It is dubbed '[Laguna](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laguna-house)' and now over 20 other companies have moved into the complex as well. The interiors were the main focus leaving the outer part generally untouched with a concrete exterior. Jozz Gómez, one of Laguna's coordinator tells Dezeen that "It started to bring more employment, but also changed the neighbourhood. It was known to be a very dangerous neighbourhood, but after the project started, you can see foreigners, students, and young people walking around the streets." Image Credit: Productora, Camila Cossio, Pablo Manjarrez ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 2% | Freshness: 18% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Industrial Complex Restoration:** Productora restores an industrial textile factory into art studios, showcasing the trend of repurposing old buildings for creative spaces. - **Multifunctional Art Studios:** The conversion of the textile factory into art studios highlights the trend of creating flexible spaces that can accommodate various forms of artistic expression. - **Revitalization of Neighborhoods:** The restoration of the textile factory contributes to the trend of transforming once-dangerous areas into vibrant, inclusive communities. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The restoration of the textile factory presents opportunities for architects to showcase their skills in repurposing industrial spaces. - **Art:** The establishment of art studios in the converted textile factory creates new opportunities for artists to showcase their work in unique settings. - **Urban Development:** The revitalization of the neighborhood through the restoration of the textile factory opens up possibilities for urban developers to transform neglected areas into thriving cultural hubs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Reconfigured Calm City Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latelier.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Music Industry Creative Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re.md) - [Repurposed Textile Factory Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-1.md) - [Abandoned Bar-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstudio.md) - [Transformed Minimal Artist Residency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrodesign.md) - [Converted Concrete Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerihu.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md)