# Aged Juxtaposed Abodes Villa CP by ZEST Architects Contrasts the Old with the New By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-cp References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2014/05/14/villa-cp-by-zest-architecture/) & [zestarchitecture](http://www.zestarchitecture.com/) For anyone looking to find inspiration as to the best ways to [update an older 21st century home](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia), the [Villa CP](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-coachella) by ZEST Architects will provide a few ideas. The home is located in Girona, Spain, and the firm has managed to update the entire place to contrast the old and new against one another perfectly. The [stone outside has been restored](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hameart-project) in some places where necessary, but dark wooden beams and doors have also been added to give the place a sense of modernity. According to the architecture firm, "the old has been left visible with all its scars, while new materials such as Corten steel, wood and clay, were chosen for the beauty of their natural imperfections and the way in which the traces left by time make them even more beautiful," as seen on The Contemporist. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Contrasting Design:** There is a trend towards juxtaposing old and new elements in architectural design. - **Restoring with Modern Touches:** Updating older homes by preserving and highlighting their original features while incorporating modern materials and design elements. - **Embracing Natural Imperfections:** Using materials with visible imperfections to enhance the beauty of architectural spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore opportunities to create unique designs by contrast old and new elements in their projects. - **Home Renovation:** Home renovation companies can offer clients the option to update their homes with a blend of restored original features and modern design elements. - **Material Manufacturing:** Manufacturers of building materials can capitalize on the demand for materials that embrace natural imperfections and aging effects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Vintage Prague Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-architects.md) - [Stone Ruin-Transformed Spanish Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-1627.md) - [Plant-Filled Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-c.md) - [Modernized 1960s Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/castelli-romani.md) - [Juxtaposing Retro Cottage Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drew-mandel-architects.md) - [Juxtaposing History-Preserved Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-gable.md) - [Compact White-Painted Modern Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whitepainted-modern-home.md) - [Modernist Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-budapest-apartment.md) - [Stone Ruin-Upcycled Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atienza-maure-arquitectos.md)