# Architectural Eco Acoustics Bamboo Skewer Ceilings at "The Tides" By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-11-15 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-acoustic-ceiling-110000-bamboo-skewers-embedded References: [cubeme](http://cubeme.com/blog/2008/11/12/tides-restaurant-by-ltl-architects/) & [ltlwork.net](http://www.ltlwork.net/pages/portfolio/projects.html) At the Tides Restaurant in New York, LTL Architects made a truly striking and totally fascinating ceiling out of bamboo skewers. The bamboo skewers are embedded in the ceiling to form a topographical effect, much like sea grass. The backlit ceiling is also perfect for [absorbing noise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheon-and-step). This is an ingenious idea utilizing relatively inexpensive materials that look good and provide a utilitarian purpose. **Implications** - Restaurants and other businesses need to have a unique style within their stores in order to draw customers in. By having a [unique design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awt-bar) that no one has ever seen or that is extremely aesthetically appeasing, businesses are showing that they care about their image. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Store Designs:** Incorporate distinctive and visually appealing designs to attract customers and showcase a business's brand image. - **Utilization of Inexpensive Materials:** Explore the use of affordable materials creatively to achieve functional and visually striking designs. - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Embrace sustainable materials and designs that have minimal environmental impact. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Restaurants and hotels can create memorable experiences by implementing unique and aesthetically pleasing designs. - **Interior Design:** Design firms and professionals can offer innovative solutions using affordable materials to create captivating spaces. - **Construction:** Architects and builders can incorporate eco-friendly designs and materials in their projects to meet the growing demand for sustainable construction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Acoustic Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olod.md) - [Sculptural Acoustic Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/echoes-of-the-deep.md) - [Contemporary Ceiling Grid Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-ceiling-tiles.md) - [Sustainable Acoustic Tiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycelium-wall.md) - [Energy-Saving Artistically Contoured Ceilings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/contoured-ceiling.md) - [Acoustic Optimization Office Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kirei-air-baffle.md) - [Dynamic Acoustic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-acoustic-artwork.md) - [Reclaimed Interior Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-aether.md) - [Customizable Acoustic Lighting Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizble-acoustic-lighting-system.md)