# Compact Refurbished Micro-Homes Enrico Sassi Transforms a New Stone Dual Level Home By Amy Duong | Published 2022-11-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sassi References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2022/11/19/rustic-renovation-micro-home-enrico-sassi/) & [enricosassi.ch](https://enricosassi.ch/)  Architect Enrico Sassi helps with renovating a [compact two-level home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/henville-street-house) in Aldesago, Switzerland. It is an old building that previously functioned as a wood store, rabbit hutch, and shed. Sassi, which is based in Lugano has overseen the refurbishments transforming the utilitarian space into a functional micro home that measures out to be 14-square-meters. The name of the update is [Rustic Renovation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation), which started with repairing the [damaged stone walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627). The team then adds a new roof and installs an extra window to integrate more space-saving furnishings. Sassi talks about the design of the home, stating that "The building was in a poor condition, we paid particular attention to the recovery and enhancement of the original elements." Image Credit: Sassi ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Micro-homes:** The trend of building and renovating small scale homes to optimize functionality and space-saving is disrupting the real estate industry. - **Rustic Renovation:** The trend of renovating old existing structures to transform them into livable spaces is disrupting the construction industry. - **Compact Living:** The trend of adopting minimalist and efficient living habits in metropolitan areas is disrupting the home decor and furniture industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry has an opportunity to tap into the growing demand for compact micro-homes. - **Construction:** The construction industry has an opportunity to offer rehabilitation and renovation services for existing structures to adapt to the growing demand for small scale living spaces. - **Furniture:** The furniture industry has an opportunity to introduce space-saving and multi-functional designs to cater to the needs of homeowners with small living spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact Cottage Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation.md) - [Revived Stone Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microhome-renovation.md) - [Compact Stone Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house.md) - [Stone Cottage Renos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hameart-project.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Refreshing Micro-Living Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sffr-house.md) - [Renovated Multi-Gen Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/n7-bretscha-house.md) - [Swiss Army Knife-Resembling Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crest-guesthouse.md) - [Reinvented Compact Living](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-housing-prototype.md)