# Converted Bunker Cabins These Architects Transformed a Former WW1 Bunker into a Cozy Retreat By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-12-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ww1-bunker References: [boredpanda](http://www.boredpanda.com/ww1-bunker-alpine-cabin-premica-architects/) & [anzecokl](http://www.anzecokl.com/blog/2015/12/21/bivak-na-prehodavcih) Premica Architects managed to turn a former WW1 Bunker into a cozy [mountainside retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altihut). During WW1, a number of high-alpine fortresses were installed throughout Europe. Now these former bunkers are being given a new purpose in the form of cabins for mountaineers. The newly designed alpine bivouac is made out of the remains of a former WW1 bunker. The shelter itself sits on a concrete foundation that elevates the cabin off of the ground. Despite the rural location, Premica Architects gave the building a modern exterior that is both functional and cozy. As a result, the architects manages to breathe new life into an [abandoned piece of history](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-to-light). The innovative alpine bivouac demonstrates how architects can put existing military infrastructure to new use. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 86% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Repurposed Military Structures:** Architects are finding innovative ways to transform former military infrastructure into functional and modern spaces. - **Cozy Retreats:** There is a growing demand for cozy and unique retreats in rural and mountainous areas. - **Historical Revival:** Preserving and repurposing historical sites is becoming a popular trend in architecture and tourism. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects have the opportunity to tap into repurposing military structures as a unique and sustainable architectural approach. - **Tourism:** Repurposing historical sites like WW1 bunkers into cozy retreats offers a new and attractive option for tourists seeking unique experiences. - **Hospitality:** The rise of cozy retreats presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer different types of accommodations for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bunker-Converted Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corstorphine-wright.md) - [Alpine Valley-Cliff Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bivacco-brdy.md) - [Military Base-Transformed Housing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buitenplaats-koningsweg.md) - [Compact Cottage Revivals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rustic-renovation.md) - [Revived Stone Sheds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microhome-renovation.md) - [Rustic Contemporary Bunkhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guemes-island-bunkhouse.md) - [Boulder-Resembling Cabin Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thrse.md) - [Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hide-cabin.md) - [Historic Fortress Open-Air Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottoman-seddlbahir-fortress.md)