# Community-Centric Bunker Restoration Initiatives Remko Verhaagen Launches the Bed and Bunker Line By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-05-30 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restoration-initiative References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/05/19/bed-bunker-furniture-collection-design/) & [stelling33.nl](https://stelling33.nl/stelling-33/) A bunker restoration initiative for a structure along the Dutch coast has been launched. World War II left many "remnants" along the 5000-kilometer Atlantic Wall. A not-for-profit organization — Stelling 33 Foundation, has set out to see if it can redirect some of the structures to serve a modern purpose. In collaboration with Remko Verhaagen, the collective attempts to raise funds for a bunker restoration initiative. Cleverly dubbed 'Bed and Bunker,' the silhouettes of the furniture are rather paired-back. Intentionally, Remko Verhaagen focused on recreating the aesthetic merits of items — chairs, tables, double beds and more, from the "standardized German designs that were once used to fit-out the bunkers." The aim is to reuse the spaces for [holiday retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gdr-bungalow) and artistic residency. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Social Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialbusiness) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Bunker Restoration:** Not-for-profit foundations and startups can explore bunker restoration initiatives for modern purposes like tourism and residency. - **Aesthetic Merits of Standardized Designs:** Standardized designs from historical periods can inspire the creation of modern furniture and decor. - **Collaboration for Community-centric Projects:** Collaborations between non-profit organizations and designers can lead to community-centric initiatives with potential for historical preservation and economic development. ### Where This Applies - **Tourism and Hospitality:** Tourism and hospitality companies can explore restoring decommissioned bunkers as unique accommodations and attract visitors interested in historical sites. - **Furniture and Home Decor:** Furniture and home decor companies can create a new line of designs inspired by standardized German designs from World War II bunkers and appeal to consumers interested in historical aesthetics. - **Non-profit Initiatives and Foundations:** Non-profit initiatives and foundations can explore collaborations with designers to repurpose historical landmarks for modern community-centered initiatives and promote historical preservation and economic development. ## 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) - [Aircraft-Inspired Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar-retreat.md) - [Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stay-under-the-radar.md) - [Humanized Waiting Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/de-wachtkamer.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Historic Fortress Open-Air Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-seddlbahir-fortress.md) - [Stealthy Cold War Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cold-war-museum-regan-vest.md) - [Industrial Architecture-Themed Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-archaeology.md)