# Shipping Container Tea Houses Atelier Y A O's Milk Tea & Pearl Shop Plays With Perception By Jana Pijak | Published 2014-09-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-y-a-o References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/milk-tea--pearl-by-atelier-y-a-o) & [y-a-o](http://y-a-o.com/) Atelier Y A O's Milk Tea & Pearl shop design transforms its [shipping container structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/teeny-tiny-haus) into an experiential and sensory space for visitors. Milk Tea & Pearl specializes in [Taiwanese bubble tea products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-atelier) and has been brought to life in this [artful retail space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop) by the London-based design studio. Playing with perception, this design transforms an industrial boxcar into a charming and visually vivid space. Its linear wall and ceiling details create a faux sense of perspective for visitors and make the Milk Tea & Pearl's interior appear taller than it really is. Subtly referencing baroque architecture, Atelier Y A O's design mixes illusionary elements with modern art graphics that are neon in their hue. Overall, the space embodies a youthful spirit and is reflective of its fresh and delicious product. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Shipping Container Retail:** There are opportunities to experiment with space and perspective and create visually stunning retail environments using shipping containers. - **Sensory Brand Experiences:** Creating thoughtful, experiential spaces can elevate a brand above the competition, particularly in the food and beverage industry. - **Reinvented Baroque Design:** Referencing historical architecture in modern, unexpected ways can result in brand-defining spaces that capture the attention of consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Retail:** With the growth of e-commerce, shipping container retail spaces provide a physical presence for brands while experimenting with unique designs and experiences. - **Food and Beverage:** Sensory brand experiences, like Atelier Y A O's Milk Tea & Pearl, can enhance the appeal of products and promote customer loyalty. - **Architecture/design:** Design studios can push boundaries and redefine traditional aesthetics, creating new market demand for innovative, contemporary designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contemporary Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chaiboy.md) - [Playful Tea Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onetotea.md) - [Immersive Boba Tea Shops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yoozoo.md) - [Docked Ship-Inspired Tea Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/billy-otea.md) - [Tea-Honoring Angular Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-xi-2.md) - [Glass-Walled Shanghai Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mei-yuan-cafe.md) - [Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tea-house-pavilion-1.md) - [Lane Home-Transformed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-store.md) - [Bubble Tea-Inspired Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boba-you-x-me.md)