# Contorted Boutiques The 2-B-2 Conceptual Shop Has Suspended Beams & Metal Frames By Katherinev123 | Published 2009-09-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-b-2-conceptual-shop References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/09/24/kazimir-space-model-by-2-b-2-architecture/) & [archi.ua](http://archi.com.ua/) Walk into the 2-B-2 conceptual shop and you’ll feel like you’ve entered a gravity-less realm of [floating geometric beams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique)—something 'Alice in Wonderland' of the future might have. The Ukrainian architects 2-B-2 designed this conceptual space with wooden and metal frames that are suspended throughout the space of the room. With voids in the exterior wall casting angular slashes of light across the floor, the entire effect of the 2-B-2 conceptual shop is like one big [optical illusion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar)! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Suspended Designs:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore new methods of suspended interior design. - **Optical Illusions:** Innovative uses of patterns and light can create illusionary and immersive retail experiences. - **Geometric Minimalism:** Utilizing negative space and simple shapes can create stunning and futuristic interior designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can create immersive in-store experiences through innovative use of 3D interior design. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can push boundaries by exploring new suspended designs and optical illusions in their work. - **Art and Exhibitions:** Captivate audiences with innovative and immersive geometric designs in art and exhibition spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Renovated Kyiv Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lbtm-shop.md) - [Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment.md) - [Boutique Grocery Makeovers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/womens-clothing-boutique.md) - [Artist Loft-Resembling Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tutto-bene.md) - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [Retail Design Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d142.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Forest-Nestled Poetic Cakeshops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/45-space.md) - [Pixelated Furnished Eyewear Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lunet-eyewear.md)