# Vintage Tiled Restaurants Gundry & Ducker Does Retro NYC Tile Work for Voodoo Ray's UK Restaraunt By Brandon Bastaldo | Published 2013-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundry-ducker References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2013/05/06/voodoo-rays-pizza-slice-bar-by-gundry-ducker/) & [gundryducker](http://www.gundryducker.com/) Voodoo Ray's is a small pizzeria restaurant located in north-east London, but thanks to this wonderful [retro tile design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/superfreak-cafe) done by [Gundry & Ducker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundry-ducker1) architects, you'll probably feel like more like you're in Brooklyn than the U.K. New York City is world renowned for its [small, homely pizza parlors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-city-diner) that see authentic pizza makers whipping up deliciously greasy slices for thousands of patrons everyday. The pizza in New York is so famous that restaurants around the world have even tried to replicate the actual look and feel of these traditional pizzerias. By using vibrant tile colors and patterns to make a deliberate reference to NYC pizza parlors of the 1980s and 90s, Gundry & Ducker have done a great job at creating a New York nostalgia experience for customers half way across the globe. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South 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 - **Retro Restaurant Design:** There is an opportunity to tap into the nostalgia of customers by creating retro restaurant designs that transport them to another time and place. - **Authenticity Replication:** Replicating the look and feel of famous restaurants from other parts of the world is a trend that can be extended to other industries. - **Vibrant Tile Design:** Using colors and patterns in unconventional ways can create a visually stunning experience that sets businesses apart. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can take advantage of retro designs to create memorable experiences that attract customers. - **Retail:** Retail stores can use authentic replication to transport customers to popular shopping destinations from around the world. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers have the opportunity to experiment with unconventional design elements like vibrant tiles to create one-of-a-kind spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Brick-Adorned Rustic Pizzerias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capiche.md) - [Retro Sandwich Diners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/renzo-sandwich.md) - [Warm Yellow Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/san-sabino.md) - [Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/town-restaurant.md) - [50s-Inspired Renovated Basements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundry-ducker1.md) - [Mediterranean-Inspired Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zaytinya-nyc.md) - [Dynamic Restaurant Wall Decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/donna.md) - [Irregularly Shaped Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-red-tiger.md) - [Grotto-Like Punctuated Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cibaria.md)