# Bakery Converted Art Spaces OMA Converts 1900s Bakery into the Lantern Art Building By Amy Duong | Published 2024-05-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lantern References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2024/05/21/lantern-arts-centre-oma-bakery-conversion-detroit/) & [oma](https://www.oma.com/)  Dutch design studio [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-village) converted a bakery and warehouse first built in the early 1900s into what is now the Lantern arts center. The space is defined by the 1,000 windows as a part of the overarching Little Village development project. It takes up about 22,300 square geet of space for two art-centric non-profits along with areas for retail and studios followed by a large courtyard. This entire project is made up of three buildings with brick making up the older ones and Concrete Masonry Unit for the latest. OMA partner Jason Long speaks about the design, stating "We are excited to start seeing the Lantern come to life. In the renovation, we tried to work both with and against the former bakery's solidity to make its transformation feel simultaneously familiar and mysterious. The result is a building that welcomes and emits light and creativity." Image Credit: Jason Keen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 8% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 24% - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Adaptive-reuse Architecture:** Transforming historical buildings into modern spaces can preserve cultural heritage while creating vibrant new community hubs. - **Art-centric Urban Development:** Integrating art spaces within urban development projects can invigorate neighborhoods and foster local art scenes. - **Multi-functional Cultural Spaces:** Combining areas for artistry, retail, and public gatherings within single structures can maximize space utility and enhance community engagement. ### Where This Applies - **Design and Architecture:** Opportunities exist for architects and designers to innovate by blending historical aesthetics with contemporary functionality. - **Urban Redevelopment:** Urban developers can capitalize on transforming unused or underutilized buildings into culturally significant landmarks. - **Arts and Culture:** The arts sector can benefit from creating multi-use spaces that support both artistic creation and community interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Office Event Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-village.md) - [Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1.md) - [Converted Concrete Warehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nerihu.md) - [Historic Roof Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Pointy Paper Lantern Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paper-lantern-pavilion.md) - [Courtyard Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bekarch.md) - [Library-Converted Modern Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-light-box-1.md) - [Artist Studio Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/schack-arkitektur.md)