# Cubic Shelving Boutiques Bianco Nero by NI&Co. Architects Maximizes Spacial Capabilities By Alexandra Serrano | Published 2012-10-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bianco-nero-by-nico-architects References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/10/15/bianco-nero-boutique-by-nico-architects/) & [nicoarchitects](http://www.nicoarchitects.com/) Located in Osaka, Japan the [Bianco Nero](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris) by NI&Co. Architects boutique features Italian garment offerings with minimalist design. The name of this shop translates form Italian into 'black and white,' so as to describe the decidedly [monochromatic aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tom-ford-boutique) of its decor. All of the boutique's stunning creations are placed on a grid made of [white steel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miss-sixty-store). Garments are placed sparingly so as to draw maximum attention to each piece based on placement. Though the shelving gives the space a look of temporary pop-up shop, it is quite util as it is flexible with a capacity to move display pieces to better accommodate the store's seasonal needs. Bianco Nero by NI&Co. Architects holds an appeal of clean aesthetics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 42% | Activity: 22% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Minimalist Design:** Opportunity to create minimalistic and visually appealing retail spaces. - **Flexible Shelving:** Creating movable and modular shelving systems for retail spaces to accommodate changing needs. - **Monochromatic Aesthetics:** Designing retail spaces with a focus on monochromatic color schemes for a stylish and modern look. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Retail:** Incorporating minimalistic and visually engaging boutique designs to enhance the customer shopping experience. - **Interior Design:** Developing flexible and modular shelving solutions for retail and commercial spaces. - **Architecture:** Creating retail spaces with monochromatic aesthetics to achieve a sleek and contemporary design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md) - [All-White Contemporary Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop.md) - [Wine Retail Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enofilo.md) - [Mumbai Futuristic Fashion Boutiques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nezo.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Gallery-Like Retail Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globus-basel.md) - [Modular Retail Frameworks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/espacio-gdl-store.md) - [Japan-Expansive Physical Fashion Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-nicholson-4.md) - [Cozy Luxury Brand Showrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-brand-showroom.md)