# Concrete Stepped Cafe Designs This Kuwait Coffee Shop Boasts an Industrial Aesthetic by Nendo By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-03-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kuwait-coffee References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/03/22/arabica-kuwait-coffee-shop-nendo/) & [nendo.jp](http://www.nendo.jp/en/) A Kuwait coffee shop embraces the popularity of industrial design with a [curiously minimalist interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu). Dubbed '% Arabica,' the cafe surely captures attention by way of its bold, yet pared-back arrangement. What's more, the space is absent in traditional seating arrangements. Instead, the Kuwait coffee shop boasts a concrete stepped silhouette that can accommodate the guests of % Arabica. The [industrial-style aesthetic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf) is arranged by Japanese studio [Nendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blockwall-house). The firm also infused the cafe with some attention-captivating features — this includes the gold-accented table framework and the "gold-hued decor details." Each of these elements is intended to evoke a luxe aesthetic that "symbolizes the quality of [Kuwait coffee shop's] high-end products." Photo Credits: [Takumi Ota](http://www.phota.jp/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Industrial Design:** Opportunity to explore the use of bold and minimalist interior designs in various industries. - **Alternative Seating Arrangements:** Potential for innovative seating arrangements that move away from traditional setups in cafes and restaurants. - **Luxe Aesthetic:** Opportunity to incorporate gold accents and high-end decor details to create a luxurious atmosphere. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to incorporate industrial design elements and alternative seating arrangements in cafes, restaurants, and hotels. - **Retail:** Opportunity for retailers to adopt a minimalist and industrial aesthetic in their stores, captivating customers with unique interior designs. - **Interior Design:** Potential for interior designers to incorporate a luxe aesthetic with gold accents and high-end decor details, elevating the overall atmosphere of spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Concrete South Korean Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nonspace.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Minimal Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi.md) - [Artificial Textural Cafe Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hahouse-cafe.md) - [Industrial Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-blue-bottle-coffee-west-bund.md) - [Spaciously Modern City Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brandor-coffee.md) - [Redeveloped Industrial Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ironworks-caf.md) - [Boldly Designed Minimal Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vinklu.md) - [Art Deco Café Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atypique-1.md)