Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 478,988 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,288 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 104,725 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,288 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 104,725 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,232 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 478,988 cutting edge ideas.

Artistic 'Barchitecture'

Artistic emphasis is being placed on the decor & architecture of clubs

Implications - Because establishments with low product differentiation must find other ways to stand out, nightclubs and bars are becoming more focused on interior design, placing heavy emphasis on the artistic elements of the bar's architecture and decor. Now nightlife aficionados with high regard for aesthetics can better discern where exactly they want to party.
Trend Themes
1. Artistic Emphasis on Interior Design - Nightclubs and bars are becoming more focused on interior design, placing heavy emphasis on the artistic elements of the bar's architecture and decor.
2. Innovative and Unique Bar Designs - Creative bar designs that find a balance between subtlety and flashiness will reward establishments with the clientèle that they desire.
3. Futuristic and Avant-garde Storefronts - A company that invests in a serious and avant-garde designed storefront stands a good chance of drawing attention from consumers eager for something new.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can embrace innovative bar designs to create unique experiences for customers.
2. Architecture - Interior designers and architects can collaborate with bar owners to create avant-garde designs that stand out.
3. Marketing - Marketing professionals can utilize avant-garde bar designs as a tool to attract customers and differentiate from competitors.
3.7
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
Patterns
Megatrends
10 Featured, 84 Examples:
1,670,708 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Jul 09 — Jul 10
Trending:
Warm

Featured Examples

Blood Red Lounges
Blood Red Lounges
Bar Rouge in Shanghai by Naco Architectures Mixes Laser Beams & Hot Women
Bar Rouge in Shanghai, China just underwent a major renovation by Naço Architectures. The new theme is one that mixes futuristic elements of red laser beams with sensual wall art. With the red lighting… MORE
Neon Bars
Neon Bars
Muse Bar by HEAD Architecture in China is a Hot Spot
If you want a hip place to chill then I suggest the ‘Muse Bar’ by HEAD Architecture in China. To be more specific, this club is located in Hong Kong. If I were to be in Hong Kong at this very moment, I’d… MORE
Frozen Liquid Lounges
Frozen Liquid Lounges
The Absolut Icebar in Stockholm is a Cool Way to Party
With an entire bar made of ice, the Absolut Icebar in Stockholm offers a fun concept that takes the outdoors indoors. The glasses, shot glasses, bar, and decor at The Absolut Icebar are made entirely… MORE
Fish Bowl Dance Floors
Fish Bowl Dance Floors
Phuket's SOUND Nightclub is a Round Ravetastic Wonder
I used to be really into the club scene--nothing made me happier than a night of debauchery at some stylin’ place. Although I no longer want to join in the fist pumpin’, I can still appreciate a place… MORE
Holey Bars
Holey Bars
Maison Du Champagne Bar in HK has Distinct Design
Found on the third floor of a neon-lit street in a densely packed area in Wan Chai, Hong Kong is this exquisite bar called Maison Du Champagne. Created by Hong Kong designers John Lin, Joshua Bolchover… MORE
Laser-Lined Lounges
Laser-Lined Lounges
The United Visual Artists' House Makes for a Light-Intense Showroom
The United Visual Artists have designed a house strung with 148 lasers across six rooms, creating a glowing space of red laser lines, outlining pillars, couches and walls. With these awesome and definitive… MORE
Upcycled Rave Bars
Upcycled Rave Bars
The Ikea Storage Box Bar Combines Old Materials with New Ideas
Ikea furniture has always been fairly inspired and innovative, but the Ikea Storage Box Bar may be the greatest thing to come from the company yet -- and it wasn't even designed by them! Conceived by… MORE
Magically Magenta Bars
Magically Magenta Bars
Bauke Knotterus and Anna Ter Haar Create "De Camping"
Designers Bauke Knotterus and Anna Ter Haar have teamed up to create "De Camping" -- a bar covered in bright magenta paint. The project took place in Rotterdam and resulted in quite the visual feat. For… MORE
Paper Bars
Paper Bars
Lighter than a Pint of Guinness
Created by the design firm March Studios, in collaboration with Absolut Vodka and the British Design Council, paper bars have been constructed in Melbourne Australia using 1400 metres of tracing paper.… MORE
Magic Kingdom Interiors
Magic Kingdom Interiors
You May Just Want to Stay for 1001 Nights at the Juliet Supperclub
Inspired by the classic collection of Persian stories 'One Thousand and One Nights,' the Juliet Supperclub certainly looks like it could be a room from a magical kingdom. It is surely the most shiny and… MORE

Related Examples

Shattered Glass Walls
Shattered Glass Walls
An All-White Amsterdam Apartment Interior Designed by i29 Architects
Pop-Up FIFA Parties
Pop-Up FIFA Parties
Johannesburg 24 by Adidas Originals & Bar 25 Makes a Great Party Venue
Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
Glow-in-the-Dark Hats
Neon Hat Concept by the Mateusz Sypien Will Make You Stand Out
Neon Block Rooms
Neon Block Rooms
Simone Micheli Displays Fresh Designs at Milan Design Week 2010
Intense Laser Suits
Intense Laser Suits
Wei-Chieh Shih's 200 LD Stage Suit is Begging to Hit the Dance Floor
Modern Princess Interiors
Modern Princess Interiors
Living Room Design by Evgeny Afonin Has All the Opulent Trimmings
Flirty 80s Fashiontograhy
Flirty 80s Fashiontograhy
The Alicia Keys Ellen von Unwerth Shoot Shines With Retro Style
Kermit-Inspired Interiors
Kermit-Inspired Interiors
The Residence in Dubai Design Finds it Pretty Easy Being Green
play_circle_filledTwinkling Steaming Jeeps
Twinkling Steaming Jeeps
Li Hui's 'Transition' Exhibition is Explosive
Dark Cavernous Interiors
Dark Cavernous Interiors
The Cave Restaurant by Koichi Takada Architects
Gnarly Neon Lighting
Gnarly Neon Lighting
Michael Sillitoe Uses a Neon Conduit to Light Up an Entire House
Oreo-Inspired Interiors
Oreo-Inspired Interiors
The Fiat Lux Project Creates the Stark Contrast Within the Home
Blown Glass Bubbletecture
Blown Glass Bubbletecture
The Imaginary Architecture Collection Houses Some Amazing Talent
Jagged Architecture
Jagged Architecture
The Factory Arts Center is at the Cutting Edge of Public Structures
Whimsical Walkways
Whimsical Walkways
The Pasarela del Postiguet Bridge Brings a Modern Edge to an Old City
Sleek Modular Beach Homes
Sleek Modular Beach Homes
The Progettospore F Club Brings Style to the Surf
Sky-High Miami Marvels
Sky-High Miami Marvels
Miami Dade College to Get Striking New Campus Center
Awesomely Angular Apartments
Awesomely Angular Apartments
A.L.X. Architects Created Sorte Apartments in Tokyo, Japan
Cocooned Architecture
Cocooned Architecture
The Nested Skyscraper is the World's Strongest Building
Dramatic Architectural Shoots
Dramatic Architectural Shoots
Holger Schilling Captures a Structure's Character
Atypical Furniture Advertising
Atypical Furniture Advertising
Omni+ Furniture Makes Television Stands Hilarious in New Campaign
Secret Rooftop Bars
Secret Rooftop Bars
Roku Nana is Tokyo Nightlife's Hidden Gem
Whimsical Pinktastic Interiors
Whimsical Pinktastic Interiors
Cafe Foam is a Romantic Oasis Designed by Note Design Studio
Laser Disco Tables
Laser Disco Tables
Corian Coffee Table With Speakers & Haze Machine
Mainstreaming Eco-Lights
Mainstreaming Eco-Lights
IKEA Home Furnishing Stores Retail Solar Lighting
Glowing Geek Games
Glowing Geek Games
The LED Checkers and Chess Set Gives Classic Games a Bright Twist
Modern Retro Furniture
Modern Retro Furniture
Steuart Padwick Has a Unique Name, and His Furniture is Uniquely Popular
play_circle_filledNeon Orb Lights
Neon Orb Lights
‘The Particle' Lamp by Alex Posada is Out of This World
Pretty Pink Portables
Pretty Pink Portables
The Karim Rashid Laptop for ASUS is Totally Girly
Wavy Line Interiors
Wavy Line Interiors
Klab Architecture Empowers Wunderman Office Space
Comic Book Inspired Interiors
Comic Book Inspired Interiors
Pop Art and Primary Colors Create Lively Living Spaces
Christmas Story Onesies
Christmas Story Onesies
The Pink Bunny Pajamas Will Not Help You Shoot Your Eye Out
play_circle_filledLED Laser Guitars
LED Laser Guitars
Ok Go Lit Up the Stage at 2009 Design Miami
Musical Pink Gems
Musical Pink Gems
The Juicy Rocks Gemstone Speakers are Extremely Girlie
51 Girlie Gadgets
51 Girlie Gadgets
From Disney Princess Phones to Pink Playstations
90 Remarkable Restaurants
90 Remarkable Restaurants
From Secret Sushi Bars to Ninja Themed Restaurants
Colorfully Divisive Photography
Colorfully Divisive Photography
The Pink and Blue Project by JeongMee Yoon
Glowing Jelly Hotels (Update)
Glowing Jelly Hotels (Update)
The Abu Dhabi Yas Hotel is the World's Largest LED Structure
Gender Role Remarks
Gender Role Remarks
The Pink and Blue Project by JeongMee Yoon
Duracell Bunny Rhinos
Duracell Bunny Rhinos
Schools of Pink Bunnies Form into Massive Terrorizers
Glowing Pink Displays
Glowing Pink Displays
Studio Raar Highlights Le Coq Sportif Shoes With Neon Lighting
Luxury Supper Clubs
Luxury Supper Clubs
Kettner's Famous Restaurant of London is Famous
Hue-Centric Living
Hue-Centric Living
Kitten Kay Sera Lives in a Purely Pink World
Vodka Sting Soothers
Vodka Sting Soothers
The Altuse Website Gives You Different Uses for Everyday Products
Sponsored Hot Bars
Sponsored Hot Bars
Hornitos Mischieve Hits Up The Trend Hunter Hot Bar
Secret Sushi Bars
Secret Sushi Bars
Uo Japanese Restaurant Can't Be Seen From the Street
Icewine Martinis
Icewine Martinis
Single-Pour Niagara Vice Fuses Vodka and Dessert Wine
Rockstar Bars
Rockstar Bars
The Feelgoods Nightclub by Vince Neil is a Badass Rock Bar
Encouraging Inebriation Bars
Encouraging Inebriation Bars
Newcastle's 'The Attic' Promises a Refund If You Leave the Bar Sober
Chaotic Lighting
Chaotic Lighting
The Stealth Chandelier by Aarevalo and Melorriaga
Mobster Branded Liquor
Mobster Branded Liquor
Godfather Vodka Set to Hit Vendors Spring 2010
Cosmetic Cocktail Bars
Cosmetic Cocktail Bars
Skin Inc. Serums are Mixed & Matched for Customized Skin Care
Zeppelin Airship Architecture
Zeppelin Airship Architecture
Bellemo & Cat Create a Cocoon House From Aircraft Engineering
Blank Bottle Branding
Blank Bottle Branding
Absolut Vodka No Label Edition Coming in September
Monkey Chandeliers
Monkey Chandeliers
‘Just Not Normal' Makes a Lighting Fixture From Cheeky Critters
Biker Booze
Biker Booze
Absolut Vodka Launches Rock Edition to Celebrate Rock & Roll
IKEA Hacking Collectives
IKEA Hacking Collectives
Surtido de Mutacione Takes Boxed IKEA Parts & Makes New Creations
play_circle_filledPetite Vodka Pubs
Petite Vodka Pubs
The Absolut Pop-Up Minibar Adds a Little Flavor to a Dull Night
Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Andreas Strauss Makes Mobile Food a Little More Luxe
Liquified Fat Lasers
Liquified Fat Lasers
LifeSculpt Liposuction Drains the Flub
Flying Bars
Flying Bars
Jagermeister's Unique Festival Promotion
Buried Tomb Bars
Buried Tomb Bars
Cobra Nightclub In Toronto is an Ironically Lively Adventure
Colossal Luxury Clubs
Colossal Luxury Clubs
Hong Kong Rooftop Restaurant, Sevva, is Literally High Class
play_circle_filledBikini Baristas
Bikini Baristas
Cafe Di Vang 2 in Vietnam Serves Coffee With a Side of Skin
play_circle_filledDrug Themed Nightclubs
Drug Themed Nightclubs
Miami's "Opium" is Designed to be a Modern Day Opium Den
Drinking Game Coasters
Drinking Game Coasters
‘Bar Games' Drink Rests Encourage Inebriated Interactivity
Portable Light Shows
Portable Light Shows
The Laserpod Lets Traveling DJs Bring Parties With Them
Baroque Bathrooms
Baroque Bathrooms
Feel Like a Queen When You Primp with Glamor by Eurolegno
play_circle_filledAlcohol Tornadoes
Alcohol Tornadoes
The Vortex Portable Cocktail Mixers Make Bartending Sexy
Healthy Shotglasses
Healthy Shotglasses
The ShotCarver for DIY Fruit Fruity Fun Barware
Censor Bar Music Videos
Censor Bar Music Videos
Make the Girl Dance Comes Out With Minimizing Music Video
play_circle_filledLaser-Powered Travel
Laser-Powered Travel
Light Beam Propulsion for Aerospace and Aircraft
Laser-Projected Bike Paths
Laser-Projected Bike Paths
The Light Lane Keeps Cyclists Safe
Ice-Cold Hotspots
Ice-Cold Hotspots
Icebar Orlando
Flat-Pack Funerals
Flat-Pack Funerals
DIY IKEA Coffins
Pop-Up Roomvertising
Pop-Up Roomvertising
Ikea Sets Up Fake Rooms Throughout NYC
IKEA Hotel
IKEA Hotel
Sovhotell
Fashionable Interiors
Fashionable Interiors
Karim Rashid Vesna Store
play_circle_filledHome Built Laser Harp
Home Built Laser Harp
Light-Controlled Synth Harp in Action
Colour Ownership
Colour Ownership
T- Mobile Registers Magenta
Musical Mood Interiors
Musical Mood Interiors
The White Box by Skloib
play_circle_filledLaser Dresses
Laser Dresses
Hussein Chalayan (Follow-Up)
Laser Harps
Laser Harps
play_circle_filledHigh Tech Bars
High Tech Bars
iBar Senses Drinks