# Surrealist Rural Houses The Twist Farmhouse is a Transformed Structure Made into a Piece of Art By Madison Mackay | Published 2018-06-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-farmhouse References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/twist-farmhouse/) & [givonehome](http://www.givonehome.com/index.php?p=projects&pn=10) Changing a structure that was originally made in the 1800s, Tom Givone crated the [Twist Farmhouse](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doha-modern-playground) as a [surrealist art piece](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/surreal-street-art-1). Located in rural Pennsylvania, the project required a [complete renovation of the existing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-burns) structs, as well as a large extension. Keeping the traditional form intact, the home now holds a unique and curvy shape that was inspired by the designer's family bond -- appearing as though it is being pulled toward the childhood home across the way. Using salvaged timber and vintage fixtures, the interior harmoniously blends together with the modern furniture pieces. By taking a classic piece of architecture and putting a surreal touch on it, the Twist Farmhouse has become a one-of-a-kind piece of art. Image Credit: [Christopher Testani](https://christophertestani.com/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Surrealist Architecture:** Exploring unconventional shapes and designs in architecture to create unique and artistic structures. - **Renovating Heritage Structures:** Transforming historic buildings into modern, functional spaces while preserving their traditional form and charm. - **Blending Vintage and Modern Design:** Incorporating vintage elements and fixtures with contemporary furniture and decor to create a harmonious and eclectic interior style. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity to push the boundaries of conventional design and create visually stunning and innovative structures. - **Construction and Renovation:** Demand for skilled professionals who can renovate heritage buildings and transform them into modern, functional spaces. - **Furniture and Interior Design:** Market for unique and eclectic furniture pieces that combine vintage elements with contemporary design to cater to the growing trend of blending styles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Farm Architecture-Inspired Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmworkers-house.md) - [Cave-Like Folded Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-house.md) - [Renovated Rural Farmhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-place-in-the-country.md) - [Traditional Stone Farmhouse Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-bressan.md) - [Barn Home Transformations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bulls-barn.md) - [Wales Farmhouse Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delfyd-farmhouse.md) - [Modern Vacation Barn Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-greniers-de-babel.md) - [Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/abstract-fantasy-home.md) - [Sculptural Inverted Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-house-with-an-inverted-roof.md)