# Residential Houses of Worship Ruud Visser Architects Turn a Church into a Home Fit for Four By Michael Hines | Published 2010-11-09 | Social Good Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruud-visser-architects References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/11/05/a-house-in-a-church-by-ruud-visser-architects/) & [rvarchitectuur.nl](http://www.rvarchitectuur.nl/) Ruud Visser Architects has literally designed a house of worship that can fit a family of four. The [converted church home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nyth) is located in Rotterdam, Netherlands and features a modern redesign while still clinging to its religious charms. What I like best about Ruud Visser Architects design is that it features all the modern amenities one would expect from a new home while still holding onto its old churchy feel. The [high arching roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light) and [triangular frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-barnhouse) are kept intact, as are some of the original windows. Check it out above and be sure to click below to see more great church creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Social Good](https://www.trendhunter.com/socialgood) > [Religious](https://www.trendhunter.com/religious) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Residential Church Conversion:** Exploring innovative ways to convert historic churches into modern family homes. - **Religious Architecture Preservation:** Developing sustainable strategies for converting and repurposing historic religious structures. - **Modern Church Design:** Integrating modern design elements into the architecture of religious buildings. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Opportunities for real estate developers to repurpose historic religious structures as unique, high-value residential properties. - **Architecture:** Innovative architects can capitalize on the growing trend of religious building conversions by developing unique designs and preserving historic elements. - **Construction Materials:** Exploring innovative ways to incorporate traditional and modern materials and design elements in the conversion of religious buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pailunga-tuscan-chapel.md) - [Architectural Archetype-Themed Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-r.md) - [Refurbished Welcoming Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/st-leonards-church.md) - [Reflection-Encouraging Cohesive Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hjvangen-church.md) - [Interfaith Family House Complexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abrahamic-family-house.md) - [Sustainable Semi-Detached Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-residu.md) - [Denmark Suburban Modern Churches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/treroner-church.md) - [Modernist Reconfigured Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beev.md) - [Transformed Farm Accessible Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/old-rectory-farm.md)