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Rural Revitalization

A desire to maintain tradition prompts renovations on rustic structures

Implications - As aspects of tradition are increasingly diminished as modern aesthetics take center stage, efforts to maintain customs and conventional practices have become a priority. Seeking to satisfy the best of both worlds, consumers are combining the rustic charm of rural living with the allure of contemporary conveniences. This reflects the growing need to maintain the familiarity of tradition among the influx of stiff and neutral contemporary aesthetics.
Trend Themes
1. Rural Modernism - Combining rustic living with contemporary conveniences reflects the growing need to maintain the familiarity of tradition among modern aesthetics.
2. Reinventing Rural Design - Revamping rustic designs into modern living spaces is becoming more popular, as seen in the expansion of renovated barn houses and modern barn designs.
3. Nature-centered Designs - New designs, such as the Bichos Lights and the DC2 Residence, focus on the natural environment to produce beautiful and functional living spaces.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture and Interior Design - The construction and interior design industries will benefit from incorporating rustic and nature-centered designs with modern aesthetics.
2. Sustainable Innovation - Creating sustainable products using natural resources, such as Gilberto Tethere's ZEFRA, provides a revolutionary solution for rough and rural parts of the world.
3. Alternative Farming - Incorporating nature-centered designs into agricultural practices will benefit farmers by providing comfortable, modern living spaces and promoting sustainability.
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The beautiful Sítio da Lezíria presented its designer, Atelier Data, with compelling possibilities. The project began by stripping the once-functional horse stable down to its bare structure and... MORE
Organic Arbor Illuminators
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These Bichos Lights by Martinho Pita Celebrate Unique Craftsmanship
Martinho Pita’s Bichos Lights were conceived after the designer spent a few months away from the city and in his father’s place out in the countryside. While away and amidst a rural... MORE
Homogeneous Modern Farmhouses
Homogeneous Modern Farmhouses
DC2 Residence Achieves Natural Uniformity within its Rural Landscape
The DC2 residence is a harmonious hybrid of the rustic barn and the minimalist modern home. Vincent van Duysen Architects was given the challenge of creating a subdued country dwelling amidst a... MORE
Tranquil Barn Abodes
Tranquil Barn Abodes
This Renovated Barn House in Spain is Charming and Unique
Imagine living in a place so peaceful, relaxing and pretty that it almost feels like you’re in tranquil rehab for some much needed R&R; well this place does exist in the form of a renovated... MORE
Reinvigorated Barn Homes
Reinvigorated Barn Homes
This 18th Century Barn has Turned into a Double Height Volume Home
UK-based architecture firm Snook Architects has converted an 18th-century barn called the Cat Hill Barn found in Yorkshire, London. The result is a modern home featuring earth-toned bricks and a... MORE
Contemporary Barn Homes
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This Modern Barn Design is Calming and Warm
Taking the traditional barn to a whole new level, this stunning modern barn design makes for both a perfect family home or a relaxing vacation home. Located in the lush region of Charlevoix, France,... MORE
Metallic Barn Abodes
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This Contemporary Residence is Utilitarian and Aesthetic
This impressive contemporary residence designed by architecture studio Spaceworkers was inspired by traditional barn designs mixed with metallic monolithic structures. Designed for a young family... MORE
Rural Refrigerators
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Bilberto Tethere Develops a Zero-Energy Fridge Made Out of Bamboo and Clay
Gilberto Tethere's ZEFRA (Zero Emission Fridge for Rural Africa) may revolutionize how people in rough and rural parts of the world store their food. This fridge uses zero energy, yet it keeps food cold… MORE
Rural Weathervane Coatracks
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The Ask the Cock Stand Actually Tells You Which Jacket You Should Wear
The Ask the #### coatrack might first look like a charming low-tech front door organizer, but it actually has a hidden talent. Modeled on the familiar farmhouse weathervane, the object can genuinely... MORE
Crowing Alarm Clocks
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The Babushka Alarm Clock is Inspired by the Old World
Russian designer Denis Kalinin is behind the Babushka Alarm Clock, a clock designed to take you back to a simpler time. Back before there were a ton of alarm clock apps for smartphones, people in... MORE

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