# Spacious Loft-Style Apartments Eklund Terbeek Transforms a Formal School Gymnasium By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-06-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spacious-loftstyle-apartment References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/06/12/eklund-terbeek-gym-loft-adaptive-reuse-interiors/) & [eklundterbeek](https://www.eklundterbeek.com/) This spacious loft-style apartment in Rotterdam is the epitome of contemporary minimalism. The building is more than a century old and Eklund Terbeek — a Dutch architecture firm, was tasked with a revamp to satisfy housing needs. The layout of the flat is largely informed by the mother in the family who is "a choreographer and dance teacher [and] wanted the room to rehearse at home." As a result, many design cues and layout features are oriented toward optimizing space and light exposure. Eklund Terbeek transformed the interior of the spacious loft-style apartment in uniquely creative ways. A great example of this is the "short platform where inhabitants can sit and relax" which is located under the four arched windows in the main living area. Photo Credits: René de Wit ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Contemporary Minimalism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and create minimalist spaces that optimize space and light exposure. - **Loft-style Living:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative solutions for transforming old buildings into modern loft-style apartments. - **Multi-functional Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create flexible living spaces that cater to specific needs, such as incorporating areas for rehearsing or practicing hobbies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate unique design features and creative solutions to transform spaces and meet evolving housing needs. - **Real Estate Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Repurpose and revamp old buildings into modern, desirable living spaces, providing unique housing options. - **Home Furnishings and Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and offer furniture and decor solutions that maximize space utilization and enhance minimalist aesthetics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Compact Loft Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessel-project.md) - [Minimal Urban City Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-village-apartment.md) - [Exposed Wooden Beam Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gowanus-loft.md) - [Textile-Transformed Parisian Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isabelle-heilmann.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Converted Industrial Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960s-warehouse.md) - [Remodelled Denim-Detailed Modern Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microloft.md) - [European-Inspired Urban Lofts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghislaine-via.md) - [Hotel-Inspired Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdam-zuid.md)