# Geometrically Painted Restaurants The 18.13 Restaurant by Arkham Plays with the Space By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-08-06 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arkham References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/arkham-18-13-kitchen-como-theater-08-05-2014/) & [arkham.it](http://www.arkham.it/) The 18.13 restaurant by Arkham plays with [paint to produce](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7-paintings-the-art-of-dining) [geometric shapes for the interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger) of the new business. The restaurant is attached to the Como Theater, so Arkham worked with this business to create a design that reflected the imaginative environment of the company. For coloring, Arkham used red and white done in a way that creates clearly defined areas of the interior (even when they are not physically disconnected with a barrier of some sort). Interestingly according to DesignBoom, "the internal surfaces refer to elements of the stage, using a deep maroon color similar to the typical curtain that opens and closes to signal various parts of a performance." This is one of the ways a connection is drawn between this eating space, and the one where performers act onstage. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/arkham-18-13-kitchen-como-theater-08-05-2014/), [arkham.it](http://www.arkham.it/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Geometrically Painted Interiors:** Opportunity for innovative restaurant designs that use geometric shapes and paint to create visually interesting interior spaces. - **Synergistic Design Collaborations:** Opportunity for businesses to collaborate with related industries to create designs that reflect the brand identity and environment. - **Theatrical Dining Experiences:** Opportunity to create restaurants that draw inspiration from the world of theater, using design elements like stage props and colors to enhance the dining experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Restaurant Design:** Opportunity for designers and architects to explore innovative and visually striking designs for restaurant interiors. - **Theater and Entertainment:** Opportunity for theaters and entertainment venues to collaborate with restaurants to create immersive experiences that bridge the gap between dining and live performances. - **Painting and Interior Design:** Opportunity for painters and interior designers to experiment with geometric shapes and colors to create unique and visually appealing spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Playful Restaurant Elevations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toms-pasta.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Modular Dining Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17.md) - [Minimally Designed Revamped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/etch-restaurant.md) - [Bold Bright Burger Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipnfry.md) - [Cinematically Designed Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daphne-restaurant.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Curved Wall Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tin-tin.md)