# Repurposed Dance Halls The Former Valencia in Copenhagen is Revived as Offices By Rebecca Byers | Published 2015-02-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/valencia References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2015/02/13/dorte-mandrup-arkitekter-conversion-copenhagen-dance-hall-offices-danish-law-society/) & [dortemandrup.dk](http://www.dortemandrup.dk/valencia-copenhagen-2014) Dorte Mandrup Architecture turned former Copenhagen dance hall Valencia into a modern office space for the [Association of Danish Law Firms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/champ-libre-association). The five-story building now features two floors of administration offices and three upper floors of apartments. Dorte Mandrup unified the three buildings and added an aluminum structure inside the 19-century dance hall in order to make the space functional while also showing off the building's original interior. The office space in the old Valencia are now a bright yellow that adds a renewed sense of life to the space. The converted Valencia dance hall is a good example of [reclaimed space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio) that allows for the repurpose of meaningful spaces. The office features unique contemporary design aspects while also championing staples of modern offices such as [open concept workspace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten) and creative lighting that doubles as aesthetically pleasing decor. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Spaces:** The trend of repurposing meaningful spaces presents opportunities for transforming old buildings into functional and innovative environments. - **Contemporary Office Design:** The trend of incorporating unique contemporary design aspects in office spaces opens up opportunities for creating visually stunning and inspiring work environments. - **Flexible Workspaces:** The trend of open concept workspaces provides opportunities for creating versatile and collaborative work environments. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can leverage the trend of repurposing meaningful spaces to create innovative and sustainable structures. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can explore the trend of contemporary office design to create aesthetically pleasing and functional workspaces. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can capitalize on the trend of flexible workspaces by transforming properties into versatile spaces that cater to modern work dynamics. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Repurposed Factory Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tengbom.md) - [Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp.md) - [Artist Apartment Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alan-prekop-studio.md) - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Creative Floor Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/banda-agency.md) - [Music Industry Creative Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/22re.md) - [Printing House-Transformed Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mladinska-knjiga-printing-house.md) - [Colorful Multifunctional Work Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron.md) - [Madrid Warehouse Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio.md)