# Hair-Inspired Architecture The Strand Barber Shop Project By Elsa Blaine | Published 2008-09-28 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hair-inspired-barber-shop-designs-the-strand-project References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/strand-project/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_set.asp?individual_id=168293&set_id=213820) From a strand of hair comes this stunning [barber shop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/john-steinberg-and-associates) created by Israeli designers Lior Vaknin and Sabi Aroch. Each [partition wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanise-wall) of perfectly finished drywall looks just like magnified cuticle layers of hair. The clean white and fresh apple green paint looks ultra hip. The salon is divided into three areas: a [washing station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomme-salon) at the farthest point, the main cutting, styling and waiting areas, and another stylist work area with a reception desk. Check out the entire construction process and concept phase on Vaknin's Coroflot portfolio. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 6% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Microscopic-inspired Design:** Designers are incorporating microscopic elements into their creations, such as magnified cuticle layers of hair, to create visually stunning and unique architectural designs. - **Color Contrast Styling:** The use of clean white and fresh apple green paint in architectural designs, like this barber shop, is becoming a popular trend, providing an ultra hip and visually striking aesthetic. - **Functional Division of Spaces:** Architects are exploring innovative ways to divide spaces, like the three areas in this barber shop - a washing station, the main cutting and styling areas, and a separate stylist work area with a reception desk - to enhance functionality and improve customer experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture and Interior Design:** The use of microscopic-inspired designs and unique color combinations presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture and interior design industry. - **Barber Shops and Salons:** Incorporating modern architectural designs and functional space division can revolutionize the barber shop and salon industry, providing customers with a visually appealing and efficient space for hair care services. - **Construction and Renovation:** The implementation of creative design concepts, like the hair-inspired architecture in this barber shop, can drive innovation in the construction and renovation industry, offering unique and eye-catching spaces for a variety of purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organically designed Salon Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-lab.md) - [Dynamic Terrazzo Hair Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koda-hair-salon.md) - [Radial Modern Barbershops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-barbershops.md) - [Local-Inspired Charming Salons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gxbar.md) - [Art-Inspired Hair Salon Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nova-arts-salon.md) - [Smart Styling Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newbe-styling-station.md) - [Hair-Reusing Fabric Companies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dutch-startup.md) - [Conceptual Hands-Free Hair Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pillar-handsfree.md) - [Toronto Hair Wellness Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pomme-salon.md)