# Farmers Market Venues Bistrot Centrale is a Unique Retail Space with a Market Vibe By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-08-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bistrot-centrale References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2014/07/26/bistrot-milano-centrale-milan-italy/) & [bistrotmilanocentrale.it](http://www.bistrotmilanocentrale.it/?lang=en) Autogrill renovated the former waiting room of Milan's Central Station, a [historical location](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deux-gares-express-caf) to say the least, creating Bistrot Centrale. The design concept veers away from mass production and industrialization, opting for a more natural, domestic and [artisanal look and feel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf). The architects worked hard to evoke the archetypal [covered market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/italian-deli-co), in which high-quality product is conceived in a natural, seasonal manner; one which respects the products' life cycles. The project works to provide an intense emotional connection with the consumer, from "The suppliers, the ambiance, the catering concept (offering, service and preparation), the retail offering, the communication and everything else..." Ultimately, the venue aims to be sustainable, yet articulate itself with an emphasis on respect for the natural environment, local culture and economy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 61% | 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 - **Natural, Domestic, and Artisanal:** Create retail spaces that opt for a more natural, domestic, and artisanal look and feel. - **Emotional Connection with Consumers:** Develop venues that provide an intense emotional connection with the consumer. - **Sustainable and Respectful:** Build venues that prioritize sustainability and respect for the natural environment, local culture, and economy. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can create unique retail spaces that embrace natural, domestic, and artisanal aesthetics to attract customers. - **Food and Beverage:** The food and beverage industry can develop venues that establish an emotional connection with consumers through ambiance, catering concepts, and retail offerings. - **Architecture and Design:** The architecture and design industry can contribute to sustainability efforts by creating venues that prioritize the natural environment, local culture, and economy. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Venetian-Style Eatery Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cicchetti-piccadilly.md) - [Fast-Casual Industrial Style Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rale-milanga.md) - [Mediterranean Casual Dining Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediterranean-casual-dining.md) - [Artisanal Craftsmanship-Exploring Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artisanal-concept-store.md) - [Venetian-Themed Historic Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ca-select.md) - [Brick Market Interior Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ink-ink-food-market.md) - [Modern 1970s Milan-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oretta-downtown.md) - [Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station.md) - [Hybrid Shopping Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuremberg-airport.md)