# Modern Transformed Apartments The Poblenou Apartment by CAVAA is a Renovated Classic Design By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-02-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-poblenou-apartment References: [architizer](https://architizer.com/projects/poblenou-apartment/) & [cavaa.net](http://www.cavaa.net/portfolio/poblenou/) Barcelona-based design company CAVAA transformed an [old and dark unit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oldnew) to create the Poblenou Apartment. The new unit has a private and quiet internal patio that provides a sanctuary from the busy streets of Poble Nou in Barcelona. The original space was a forgotten apartment in the center of the entire home, making it vital to the multi-unit living space. The design team created a livable space by opening it up, adding high-end finishes and [large windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copan-apartment). By replacing the main walls in the unit with windows, the apartment now has an open and modern feel. With a design that pairs features such as oak wood finish on the framing, floors and doors with a light color on the walls, the Poblenou Apartment has a [rustic yet modern appeal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia). Image Credit: CAVAA, Architizer ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 51% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Renovated Apartments:** The trend of renovating old and dark apartments to create modern and livable spaces is on the rise, providing opportunities for design companies. - **Internal Patios:** The incorporation of private and quiet internal patios in apartment designs is a growing trend, offering a sanctuary for residents and opportunities for landscape architects. - **Open Floor Plans:** The use of open floor plans, where main walls are replaced with windows, is a popular trend to create open and modern living spaces, presenting opportunities for construction and renovation companies. ### Where This Applies - **Design Companies:** Design companies have the opportunity to capitalize on the trend of renovating old and dark apartments to create modern and livable spaces. - **Landscape Architects:** The trend of incorporating private and quiet internal patios in apartment designs provides opportunities for landscape architects to create beautiful outdoor spaces. - **Construction and Renovation Companies:** The use of open floor plans in apartment designs presents opportunities for construction and renovation companies to transform spaces into open and modern living areas. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Barcelona Apartment Renovation Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isern-serra.md) - [Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colombo-and-serboli-architecture-1.md) - [Golden Divider Apartment Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ral-snchez.md) - [Bright Urban Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-64.md) - [Retro Apartment Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kyano.md) - [Hand-Fan Plan Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cometa-architects.md) - [Stylishly Renovated Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stylishly-renovated-apartment.md) - [Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-apartment-interior.md) - [Vividly Designed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pascali-semerdjian-arquitetos-1.md)