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Northern Lights Flooring Designs

Patricia Urquiola Boasts Beautiful Terrazzo Flooring for BMW Welt

— January 21, 2019 — Autos
The BMW Welt exhibit is adorned with stunningly beautiful terrazzo flooring by spanish designer Patricia Urquiola. The creative looked to the automaker's M8 Gran Coupe concept car in search for inspiration. The project itself is described by BMW to "recall the color gradients of the mystic and poetic Northern Lights." As a result, the beautiful terrazzo flooring itself evokes subtle hints of blue and green that communicate the striking natural phenomenon. Moreover, the design was done in collaboration with "specialist design-tech flooring brand Aectual" who used a 3D-printed frame to produce the components for the floor.

The site of the BMW Welt exhibit boasts an area for lounging, car displays, as well as original artworks by Patricia Urquiola that have the power to strengthen and unify her vision.
Trend Themes
1. Terrazzo Flooring Designs - Opportunity for businesses to explore innovative and visually striking flooring designs inspired by natural phenomena like the Northern Lights.
2. Collaboration with 3D Printing Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity for flooring brands to collaborate with 3D printing specialists to create unique and customizable flooring components.
3. Incorporating Art Into Exhibits - Opportunity for businesses to enhance their brand experience by incorporating original artworks into their exhibit spaces for a cohesive and curated aesthetic.
Industry Implications
1. Flooring - Flooring industry can embrace the trend of terrazzo flooring designs to offer customers unique and visually appealing flooring options.
2. 3D Printing - With the growing demand for customization, 3D printing industry can collaborate with flooring brands to produce innovative and customizable flooring components.
3. Art and Design - Art and design industry can explore opportunities to collaborate with businesses in creating original artworks for exhibition spaces, providing a cohesive and visually appealing experience for visitors.
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