# Recycled Industrial Residences The Cement Factory by Ricardo Bofill is an Upcycled Home By Jordan M | Published 2011-01-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ricardo-bofill References: [yatzer](http://www.yatzer.com/A-former-Cement-Factory-is-now-the-workspace-and-residence-of-Ricardo-Bofill) The Cement Factory by Ricardo Bofill is a refreshing tale of an optimistic architect who managed to turn even the most undesirable of spaces into a beautiful designer abode. The Cement Factory was once a massive abandoned industrial complex with dozens of silos and engine rooms, but after being bought by Ricardo Bofill, it was quickly turned it into a stylish and modern architectural office home that was complete with an exhibition space and a laboratory. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 68% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Architecture:** The trend of upcycling abandoned industrial sites into designer homes and offices offers opportunities for innovative architects to transform unusable spaces into functional structures. - **Sustainable Buildings:** Sustainable building practices that focus on repurposing existing structures can provide cost-effective alternatives to new construction while also contributing to environmental conservation. - **Industrial Chic:** The industrial chic trend of converting old factories and warehouses into stylish living and work spaces offers opportunities for architects and designers to create unique and visually appealing environments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can benefit from the trend of upcycling abandoned industrial sites by developing innovative strategies to transform these spaces into functional and modern structures. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can take advantage of the trend of repurposing existing industrial structures by investing in properties that can be transformed into designer homes or commercial spaces. - **Environmental Conservation:** Repurposing existing structures for sustainable buildings can provide an opportunity for environmental conservation by reducing the need for new construction and preserving natural resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Madrid Warehouse Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio.md) - [Warehouse-Transformed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-many-faces.md) - [Industrial Loft Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-casa-mrgt.md) - [Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-delalande-tabourin.md) - [Abandoned Bar-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xstudio.md) - [Converted Textile Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productora.md) - [Repurposed Textile Factory Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freitag-1.md) - [Gridded Urban Apartment Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-carboneria.md)