# Shark Tank Architecture The Barrier Reef Restaurant Mixes Food With Its Entertainment By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barrier-reef-restaurant References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/fish_the_only_acceptable_animal_in_the_world_of_interior_design_18390.asp) & [proposedhyattbarrierreefrestaurantdevelopment](http://proposedhyattbarrierreefrestaurantdevelopment.com/index.php) There are a lot of cool things happening on the architecture front, but the Barrier Reef Restaurant is definitely topping the list right now. A [unique dining experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daniels-room), it features 280 feet of [aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lmn-architect) and a three-story shark tank. Although it is only a concept right now, the Barrier Reef Restaurant is being proposed by [Hyatt Project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyatt-union-square) as a new Chicago hot spot. Mixing food with entertainment and vice versa, there's a fine line between what you see and what you eat and that is what makes it truly exciting. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Aquarium Restaurants:** A trend of integrating aquariums into the dining experience creates opportunities for immersive and visually stimulating restaurants. - **Interactive Dining:** The merging of food and entertainment through interactive dining experiences opens up possibilities for unique and engaging restaurant concepts. - **Conceptual Architecture:** The rise of conceptual architectural projects, like the Barrier Reef Restaurant, showcases the potential for innovative and boundary-pushing designs in the hospitality industry. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore the incorporation of immersive aquariums and interactive dining experiences to enhance guest satisfaction and attract new customers. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry has the potential to collaborate with restaurants to create unique dining experiences that combine food and interactive entertainment elements. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can embrace conceptual projects to push the boundaries of traditional restaurant design and create visually stunning and innovative spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Theatrical Shark Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharkey-temple.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md) - [Fish Tank-Inspired Japanese Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nao-iwanari.md) - [Ocean-Themed Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-barrier-eats-menu.md) - [World Wonder Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/great-barrier-eats.md) - [Digital Marine Habitats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nereid-marine-habitat.md) - [Tropical Brutalist Dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchiko-miami-beach.md) - [Sea-inspired Bar Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civico-29.md)