# Community-Centric Headquarters SPACE10 Embraces Community-Centric Design for Its Headquarters By Kalin Ned | Published 2023-03-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/space10s-new-headquarters-is-very-community-centric/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=space10s-new-headquarters-is-very-community-centric) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_167810787436313&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=lewqjlx40100x1tt000DLapnhnf6iz68g&loc=https://design-milk.com/space10s-new-headquarters-is-very-community-centric/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=space10s-new-headquarters-is-very-community-centric&v=1&out=https://spaconandx.com/&title=SPACE10’s)  Copenhagen-based research and design lab [SPACE10](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space10-launched) takes cues from community-centric design for its headquarters. The space was recently redesigned and upgraded in collaboration with architecture practice [Spacon & X.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meet-me-here) The project mainly focused on the main floor of the three-story building and channeled the sensibilities of community-centric design to strengthen creative impulses, desire for collaboration, and connection to visitors—all key for research and design labs. Spacon & X and SPACE10 drew inspiration from newsstands for the lab's public library which includes "100 books, magazines, and titles for kids" hand-picked by the SPACE10 team. The floor also includes "a kiosk where visitors can check out and purchase local drinks and snacks." These functionalities are supported by a [bright and colorful aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office). Image Credit: Seth Nicolas ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 60% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Community-centric Design:** Increasing focus on community needs to drive design decisions to create more engaging and collaborative spaces. - **Public Library Reinvention:** Re-imagining the traditional public library concept as a community gathering space with carefully curated selection of books, magazines, and titles. - **Retail Integration:** Integrating retail functionality such as kiosks and checkout systems to enhance the customer experience and drive business growth. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** Opportunity to integrate community needs more deeply into architectural design and create more functional spaces. - **Publishing:** Opportunity to reinvent the public library concept with a focus on community needs and create a new avenue for book/magazine distribution. - **Retail:** Opportunity to integrate retail functionality into community spaces, catering to customer needs while generating additional revenue streams. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adaptive Community Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spaced-agency.md) - [Adaptive Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-of-hudson.md) - [Adaptive Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/salt-hq.md) - [Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-studio-2.md) - [Community-Centric Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricon-residential.md) - [Experimental Design Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space10-launched.md) - [Redesigned Hybrid Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hybrid-office1.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md)