# Glass Courtyard Cafes Dan Graham's Cafe Bravo in Berlin Mixes Past & Present By Nika Kubiak | Published 2009-04-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassarchitecture-dan-graham-masterpiece-made-off-shimmering-mirrored-glass References: [germanarchitects](http://www.germanarchitects.com/index.php?seite=de_project_details_de&system_id=4468&profile_sprache=de) Tucked in the courtyard of the [Berlin Institute of Contemporary Art](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hands-on-light), you’ll find [Cafe Bravo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-ginori), a most unique place to sit and enjoy a cup of coffee. Dan Graham designed this mesmerizing combination of shimmering, mirrored glass and polished steel to blend perfectly into the old European courtyard. The duo of [mirrored glass cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) reflects the surrounding architecture to create an amazing dreamlike art effect. It’s a superb melange of the past with ultra-modern design. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 68% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glass and Steel Architecture:** Innovative architects can explore the use of glass and steel to create mesmerizing buildings that blend well with old European courtyards and other classic structures. - **Courtyard Cafes:** Businesses can integrate glass and steel architecture into their courtyard designs to create unique and captivating outdoor cafe spaces. - **Dreamlike Art Effects:** Art enthusiasts can explore the use of mirrored glass to create stunning dreamlike effects in their works and exhibits. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** Innovative architects can leverage mesmerizing glass and steel design elements to create unique and captivating buildings. - **Hospitality:** Hotel and restaurant businesses can leverage glass and steel architecture in their courtyard designs to create unique and captivating outdoor eating and lounging spaces. - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can leverage mirrored glass to create stunning dreamlike effects in their works and exhibits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nana-coffee-roasters.md) - [Park Cafe Pavilion Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/camaraderie.md) - [Artist-Honoring Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artist-honoring-exhibition.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Modernist Art-Deco Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watchhouse-caf.md) - [Waterfall Cafe Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ellipsis-cafe-bar.md) - [Porcelain-Evoked Cafe Aesthetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-ginori.md) - [Reflective Indoor Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/space-caviar.md) - [Concrete South Korean Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonspace.md)