# Sci-Fi Cantilevered Structures The EYE Film Institute Netherlands is Strikingly Futuristic By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eye-film-institute-netherlands References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2012/06/cubic-project-in-eye-film-institute/) & [deluganmeissl.at](http://www.deluganmeissl.at/) The EYE Film Institute Netherlands boasts a [cantilevered design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suzhou-museum-of-contemporary-art) that brings a striking architectural touch to the cultural city of Amsterdam. Known for its dedication in developing a vigorous film culture in this sector of the world, it is not surprising that the building would reflect the company's pension for creativity and thoughts for the future. Designed by [Delugan Meissl Associate Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expo-cultural-park-greenhouse), the true beauty of the EYE Film Institute Netherlands lies in its [museum shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/museum-for-papirkunst). A place in which visitors can indulge in fantasy while taking "home pieces of this heritage with literature, films, and other related merchandise," as put by Plus Mood, the shop is inviting in all of its brightness and airiness. The perfect canvas for any artwork, the interior is all-white with tons of natural lighting. The fixtures were designed by CUBIC. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 61% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Cantilevered Structures:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in architectural design with cantilevered structures. - **Futuristic Architecture:** Potential for disruptive innovation in the development of futuristic architectural designs. - **Museum Shop Experience:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in enhancing and reimagining the museum shop experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architecture industry can explore disruptive innovation in the design and construction of cantilevered structures. - **Cultural Tourism:** Cultural tourism industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by developing futuristic architectural landmarks. - **Retail:** Retail industry can benefit from disruptive innovation in creating unique and immersive experiences within museum shops. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Cultural Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lucas-museum-of-narrative-arts.md) - [Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/netherlands-pavilion.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Multicultural Bright Historic Museums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fenix-museum-of-migration.md) - [Elegant Grocery Shopping Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superhub.md) - [Textured Glass Landmarks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helsinki-design-and-architecture-museum.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Wave-Inspired Civic Halls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sail-congress-centre.md) - [Urban Skyline-View Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view.md)