# Transformer Restaurants 3SIX0 Fold-Up Tables Make Way For Dance Floors By ElGreco | Published 2009-01-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dual-purpose-restaurant-fold-up-tables-make-way-for-the-parties References: [archrecord.construction](http://archrecord.construction.com/projects/interiors/archives/08_stix/default.asp) & [3six0](http://3six0.com) What do you do when you run a restaurant, but also want to cater to stand-up cocktail parties? Move all the tables and chairs? No way! Design firm 3SIX0 went to the drawing board to come up with a solution to cater to both scenarios. They came up with the idea to [divide the restaurant in parallelograms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tong-side-table) so they can use the space more efficiently and have the [tables fold-up against the walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wall-mounted-cafe-table). The result is a [sleekly designed restaurant that transforms itself](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo) from one space into another. “It’s the same idea as parallel parking,” explains designer Kyna Leski. “You can park more cars when they’re set at an angle." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Convertible Spaces:** Innovative design solutions that allow for spaces to be easily transformed from one purpose to another. - **Adaptive Furniture:** Furniture that can be easily reconfigured and adapted to different space and usage needs. - **Flexible Spaces:** The creation of multi-functional spaces that can cater to different uses and events. ### Where This Applies - **Restaurant Design:** The restaurant industry can benefit from the creation of innovative and efficient layouts that better serve customer needs and increase space utilization. - **Event Planning:** The event planning industry can benefit from the use of adaptable spaces that can easily transition from one event to another without major setups or teardowns. - **Office Space Design:** The office space design industry can benefit from the integration of flexible furniture and layouts that allow for different uses and varied work styles by employees. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial Shapeshifting Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jointable.md) - [Dynamic Sculptural Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-transformation-table.md) - [Multifuntional Modular Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-transformer-table.md) - [Compact Outdoor Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-1.md) - [Modular Rotating Table Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/finding-turn-point.md) - [Reversable Coffee Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reverse.md) - [Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotating-table-service-robot.md) - [Modular Dining Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/11-x-17.md) - [Adaptive Furniture Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expand-furniture.md)