# Space Tourism-Inspired Restaurants Masquespacio Designs the New Ichi Station Restaurant in Milan By Amy Duong | Published 2023-05-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-station References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2023/05/08/ichi-station-sushi-milan-masquespacio/) & [masquespacio](https://masquespacio.com/)  Valencian design studio [Masquespacio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egeo-greek) completes the design for the sushi chain [Ichi Station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ichi-table-lamp) in Milan. The dine-in restaurant is detailed with accents that resemble a [futuristic spaceship](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-train), juxtaposing the idea that it is set in a historic building located in the Brera District. The space opens up to create a tunnel where diners are able to observe the sushi-making process with a bar close to the entrance to serve take-away customers. Co-founder of Masquespacio, Christophe Penasse explains the design and approach, stating "We proposed approaching the travel concept as a trip to the future. When you enter Ichi, it's like entering a capsule-like spaceship traveling through light, where you will disconnect from reality in order to get in touch with the food." Image Credit: Masquespacio ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Space-inspired Restaurants:** Designing restaurants with futuristic accents and spaceship-like interiors to create immersive dining experiences. - **Open Kitchen Concept:** Allowing customers to observe the food preparation process and interact with chefs to enhance the dining experience. - **Take-away Bar:** Incorporating a bar near the entrance to cater to the take-away needs of customers. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality Industry:** Implementing space-inspired designs and open kitchen concepts to attract customers and create unforgettable dining experiences. - **Restaurant Design Industry:** Designing and renovating dining spaces with futuristic and immersive features to keep up with the evolving dining trends. - **Food Retail Industry:** Incorporating take-away bars in dine-in restaurants to increase sales and offer convenience to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Futurist Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retrofuturist-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Landscape-Donned Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41.md) - [Minimal Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox-restaurant.md) - [Brutalist-Inspired Serene Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sushibox.md) - [Futuristic Mars-Themed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marsthemed-cafe.md) - [Blue-Toned Restaurant Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agli-amici-1887.md) - [Ominous Interior Sushi Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-restaurant.md) - [Regionally Inspired Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kioku.md) - [Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4space.md)