# Reconstructed Slavic House Designs I/O Architects Create a Dualistic House in Stara Zagora By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-01 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reconstructed-slavic-house References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/888120/white-concrete-old-house-i-o-architects?ad_medium=widget&ad_name=navigation-next) & [ioarchitects](http://www.ioarchitects.com/) The reconstructed slavic house in Bulgaria harbors dualism with regard to material and origin. Select architectural components date back to 1020 with a "romantic ruin, surrounded by authentic and new-built fragments of ancient Augusta Traiana." I/O Architects further hybridized the essence of the house in the process of reconstruction by implementing building materials such as [wood, concrete and brick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bressan). The [ruin walls are preserved](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627) within the bathroom and the hallway and clash with the modern designs of the furniture. While the exterior of the house has preserved authentic historic appeal, the interior has been shaped by I/O Architects to fit the demands of the modernized world with futuristic spiral staircase and modern simplicity. The newly reconstructed Slavic house has grown to be a contemporary jewel of the city of Stara Zagora. Photo Credits: Assen Emilov ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 48% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Dualistic Architecture:** Exploring the integration of contrasting architectural elements from different time periods. - **Hybridized Design:** Blending traditional and modern architectural styles, materials, and concepts. - **Modernized Historic Spaces:** Revitalizing old structures with contemporary aesthetics and functionality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Opportunity to create innovative designs that combine historical and modern elements, appealing to a wide range of clients. - **Construction:** Demand for expertise in reconstructing heritage buildings while incorporating modern design features, materials, and sustainability practices. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to develop unique designs that blend historical and contemporary styles to create captivating living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Juxtaposing History-Preserved Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-gable.md) - [Log Cabin-Inspired Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balbek-bureau.md) - [Renovated 19th-Century Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/byr-architekti.md) - [Stone Ruin-Upcycled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atienza-maure-arquitectos.md) - [Modern Holiday Mountain Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/krasnyk-house.md) - [Refined Modern Dwellings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silver-house.md) - [Renovated Vintage Prague Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-architects.md) - [Old Mill-Transformed Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-house-with-old-mill.md) - [History-Rooted Urban Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia.md)