# Wildly Outlandish Banks Fabrice Ausset Has Created an Amazing Bank Concept for BNP Paribas By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fabrice-ausset References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1871/2-opera-paris.-is-this-a-bank) & [zoevox](http://www.zoevox.com/) Fabrice Ausset of Zoevox Achitectes has created an amazing bank concept for BNP Paribas in Paris. The wildly luxurious bank boasts [ultra-bright colors and a glossy interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cosmetic-clinic), packed with [uber modern furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment). The ceiling fixtures are in the shape of honeycombs, while mirrors and reflective glass are placed against the walls. Fabrice Ausset definitely outdid himself on this one because I wouldn't mind calling this bank home! The lovely outlandish concept is located in the [historical building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-nouvel-2) of 2, Place de l’Opéra. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Bank Concepts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating extravagant and visually stunning bank designs to redefine the traditional banking experience. - **Ultra-modern Furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing and manufacturing cutting-edge furniture pieces that combine sleek aesthetics with functionality for contemporary banking spaces. - **Reflective Glass and Mirrors:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing advanced materials and technologies for creating visually captivating and immersive banking environments using reflective glass and mirrors. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partnering with banks to revolutionize their physical spaces and create unique designs that enhance customer experience. - **Furniture Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with banks to produce futuristic and functional furniture pieces customized for modern banking interiors. - **Materials and Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Researching and developing new materials and technologies that can be used to create visually captivating and interactive banking environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Dynamic Purple Bank Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nubank-2.md) - [Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natwest-office.md) - [Bank-Transformed Italian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lina-stores-1.md) - [Sleek Fintech Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/copper-office.md) - [Mountainside-Inspired Bespoke Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouchardon-hotel.md) - [Mall-Based Bank Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ia-interior-architects.md) - [Urban Natural Expansive Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-national-des-forts.md) - [Parisian Haussmann-Era Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchronia.md)