# Fishtank Meeting Rooms The Macquarie Investment Bank Leads the Pack With an Ultra Mod Design By Robyn Currie | Published 2010-03-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macquarie-investment-bank References: [thecoolhunter.net](http://www.thecoolhunter.net/article/detail/1701/macquarie-investment-bank--sydney) & [fitzpatrickpartners](http://www.fitzpatrickpartners.com) When thinking of investment firms, I am positive that [cutting edge architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diller-scofidio-renfro2) does not jump to mind. But maybe it will now, with the face-lift Macquarie Investment Bank was given. Located in Sydney, the environmentally friendly refurbishment was led by Fitzpatrick & Patners, with an emphasis on transparency, and wanting to cultivate an environment that embraced a "celebration for collaboration." Check out photos of the Macquarie Investment Bank in the gallery above. **Implications** - Architects are incorporating more [open-space concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone) into their building designs because consumers want their structures to be connected with the outside world. This reflects consumer desire to be closer to nature. Corporations in other industries trying to entice consumers into buying their wares may consider the use of [nature-inspired motifs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bochum-office). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Open-space Architecture:** Architects are incorporating more open-space concepts into their building designs because consumers want their structures to be connected with the outside world. - **Environmental Sustainability:** The environmentally friendly refurbishment of Macquarie Investment Bank highlights the trend towards sustainability in building design and construction. - **Nature-inspired Motifs:** The use of nature-inspired motifs in building design, such as those seen in the Macquarie Investment Bank, may become a trend for corporations in other industries to entice consumers into buying their wares. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The trend towards open-space architecture and environmental sustainability presents opportunities for architects to incorporate these design principles into their projects. - **Construction:** The trend towards environmental sustainability presents opportunities for the construction industry to develop and utilize more eco-friendly building materials and methods. - **Corporate Interiors:** The trend towards open-space architecture and nature-inspired motifs presents opportunities for the corporate interiors industry to design workspaces that promote collaboration and connection with the natural world. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md) - [Nature-Themed Modern Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/natwest-office.md) - [Warm Office Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinzo-architekten.md) - [Tranquil Plant-Filled Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wyer-co.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gensler.md) - [Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/former-bank-building.md) - [Community-Centric Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tricon-residential.md) - [Nature-Connecting Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-now.md)