This car showroom and leisure centre in Cairo, Egypt is based on a series of spherical cavities and connecting circles.
Created by French architects Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, this building is made of concrete, and constructed using identical modules which can be put together to form larger show rooms.
This building by Manuelle Gautrand Achitecture will house showrooms for several car brands, cafés, a food court, a media park and two cinemas.
Implications - Contemporary consumers are looking for only the most cutting edge items. Products that feature a modern aesthetic are appealing to those who want to stay up to date with their purchases.
Spherical Car Showrooms
Manuelle Gautrand Architecture's Store of the Future
Trend Themes
1. Spherical Architecture - Designing buildings with spherical cavities and connecting circles can provide a unique and modern aesthetic appeal for contemporary consumers.
2. Modular Construction - Creating buildings using identical modules which can be put together to form larger show rooms can provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for real estate developers.
3. Multi-functional Buildings - Designing buildings that offer leisure activities, such as cafés, food courts, and cinemas, along with traditional showrooms, can provide a unique customer experience and increase foot traffic.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - Innovative car showrooms designed with a modern and unique aesthetic can provide a competitive edge and improve the customer experience for car brands.
2. Real Estate Development - Modular construction can provide a cost-effective and scalable solution for real estate developers looking to build unique and modern buildings.
3. Leisure & Entertainment Industry - Multi-functional buildings, such as this car showroom and leisure centre, can provide a unique customer experience and increase foot traffic for leisure and entertainment venues.