What do Frank Lloyd Wright, Mies Van der Rohe, Willem Dudok, Jean Prouve, Arne Jacobsen and Norman Foster all have in common?
For starters, each is a world famous architects. Secondly, each "tried their hands" at designing the total utilitarian refueling building - the gas station. Some of America's best Mid Century Modern architecture is in the form of gas stations, with their simple space requirements and focus on innovative roofs.
Implications - Businesses that design products with retro qualities will appeal to many consumers on a nostalgic level. Consumers will flock to those products that transport them back to a particular period of their lives.
Retro Gas Stations
Top Architects Thought They Could See Future
Trend Themes
1. Retro-nostalgia - Design products with retro qualities for consumers to appeal on a nostalgic level.
2. Mid-century Modern Architecture - Revive Mid-Century Modern architecture design for commercial structures and appeal to consumers seeking unique retro experiences.
3. Innovative Roof Designs - Explore unique roof designs for commercial structures with a focus on simplicity and functionality.
Industry Implications
1. Retail - Retailers can attract customers by bringing retro design elements to their physical storefronts and product packaging.
2. Hospitality - Revive Mid-Century Modern architecture design in the hospitality industry to differentiate and appeal to consumers seeking unique experiences.
3. Architecture - Incorporating innovative roof designs in the field of architecture can contribute to the sustainability and aesthetic appeal of commercial structures.