# Barren Art Galleries Rhodus Gallery was Renovated From an Old Lighting Factory By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhodus-gallery References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/gallery/Rodhus-Brighton/889627) & [rodhus](http://www.rodhus.co.uk/) The Rhodus Gallery is a dream space for any aspiring artist. Converted from an old lighting factory, it is now a beautiful contemporary building. There is now spaces allocated for [artist studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur), a [gallery showroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apoc-london), design library, and office space. The photos of the gallery, taken by Jim Stephenson, display the amazing renovation -- it's stunning even without any art in it. **Implications** - The current popularity of retro products has consumers hoping to place these vintage themes in their homes and workplaces. Many architects are giving new life to [old buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyatt-builds) to join the old-school movement. It's more cost-efficient than building from the ground up and it provides the charm of old aesthetics that's been modernized for everyone to enjoy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro Renovation:** Architects are reviving old buildings by renovating them to fit modern needs, and this trend is becoming increasingly popular. - **Vintage-inspired Design:** As consumers seek to incorporate vintage themes into their spaces, businesses have the opportunity to incorporate retro-inspired design elements. - **Multi-functional Spaces:** Spaces that serve multiple purposes, such as artist studios and gallery showrooms, are gaining popularity as people seek more efficient use of space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry has the opportunity to embrace the trend of retro renovation and provide cost-efficient solutions for reviving old buildings. - **Interior Design:** As consumers become increasingly interested in vintage design, the interior design industry has the opportunity to incorporate retro-inspired elements into their work. - **Art and Culture:** Multi-functional spaces that combine artist studios and gallery showrooms provide opportunities for artists and creatives to showcase their work and collaborate with others. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Historic Showroom Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-projects.md) - [Punk-Inspired Parisian Factories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gsl-gallery.md) - [Material-Specific Furniture Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-radford-gallery.md) - [Barn-Like Private Art Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boano-primontas.md) - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Commercial-Transformed Artful Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-1.md) - [Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abin-design-studio.md) - [Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leica-store-gallery.md) - [Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ifbe.md)