# Converted Bunker Architecture Rainer Mielke Turns Old Structures into Hip Homes By Bianca | Published 2009-09-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rainer-mielke-converted-bunker References: [treehugger](http://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/09/new-buildings-from-old-bunkers.php) & [thelocal.de](http://www.thelocal.de/society/20090831-21597.html) What to do with an old bomb shelter? You could opt for converted bunker architecture! If not a [Zero Star Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-10) (check it out below), then why not convert these old structures to modern, buzzworthy buildings? That’s precisely what architect Rainer Mielke did in Bremen, Germany. The images in the gallery show examples of Mielke’s converted bunker architecture; his savvy design touch and stellar ability to see potential in these historical relics is evident when you see the [old military shelters transformed](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest) into very avant-garde abodes. “Some 2,000 bunkers still stand in Germany, and Mielke’s project could become an integral part of repurposing the cement structures,” [Archnews](http://www.archnewsnow.com/index.htm)says. Check out Rainer Mielke's converted bunker architecture as well as some other redesigned bomb shelters below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Converted Bunker Architecture:** Exploring the trend of repurposing old bomb shelters into modern, buzzworthy buildings. - **Historical Relic Transformations:** Discovering the trend of transforming old military shelters into avant-garde abodes. - **Repurposing Cement Structures:** Examining the trend of repurposing cement bunkers as integral parts of architectural projects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunities for architects and designers to showcase their creativity in repurposing old structures. - **Construction and Real Estate:** Potential for developers to invest in converting old bomb shelters into trendy, high-demand properties. - **Historical Preservation:** Possibilities for organizations and professionals in preserving and repurposing historical relics for the future. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Military Base-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenplaats-koningsweg.md) - [Historic Roof Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light.md) - [Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alastair-philip-wiper.md) - [Underground Autonomous Shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1.md) - [Transformed Colorful Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdr-bungalow.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Blocky Extended Transformed Bunaglows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osullivan-skoufoglou-architects.md) - [Ruin-Adaptive Shipping Container Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barneys-ruins.md)