# Golden Coral Art Installations BOFFO Building Fashion Presents Nautical Designs By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2011-10-03 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boffo-building-fashion References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/09/30/boffo-building-fashion-installation/) & [boffo-ny.org](http://www.boffo-ny.org/) To the everyday onlooker, this art installation by BOFFO Building Fashion appears to resemble a large, [coral-like structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miami-reef-star) most commonly seen around the Great Barrier Reef. In actuality, the design aims to present a unique retail layout for housing a collection of jewelry created by Irene Neuwirth. The BOFFO Building Fashion Installation is a massive, [golden-colored structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/through-the-keyhole) with a variety of passageways that contain what appear to be breathing holes. Sitting atop the structure is a number of clear cases that hold jewelry by esteemed designer Irene Neuwirth. The installation is an innovative attempt at redefining the traditional jewelry store with a look as opulent as the products for sale. **Implications** - With so many products on the market today, many consumers are unimpressed with contemporary designs. Companies that offer either shocking or over-the-top products will likely gain attention from the underwhelmed consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shocking Product Designs:** Companies that offer shocking or over-the-top products will likely gain attention from underwhelmed consumers. - **Opulent Retail Experiences:** Innovative attempts at redefining traditional retail stores with opulent designs will attract customers. - **Breathing Hole Inspired Structures:** Architecture and design inspired by breathing holes can bring a unique and captivating aesthetic to various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Jewelry Retail:** Creating opulent retail experiences for jewelry stores can enhance the appeal of high-end products. - **Art Installations:** Integrating shocking and unique designs into art installations can capture the attention of viewers. - **Architecture and Design:** Incorporating breathing hole inspired structures into architecture and design projects offers a distinctive and visually captivating element. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [Geometric Jewelry Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nikos-koulis-boutique.md) - [Anniversary-Celebrating Pop-Up Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bodyscape-installation.md) - [Glass Pavilion Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2.md) - [Interactive Marine Ecosystem Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marine-ecosystem-sculptures.md) - [Playful Pop Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-octopus.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Monumental Cultural Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-jam.md) - [Blooming Clustered Art Forms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/structural-botany.md)