# Chic Comic Caves Mathieu Vinciguerra's Parisian Condo is Transformed in Eco-Architectural Redo By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-08-17 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mathieu-vinciguerras-parisian-condo References: [dornob](http://dornob.com/library-loft-condo-100-built-in-wall-cabinets-shelves/) & [dwell](http://www.dwell.com/articles/shelf-life.html) H2O Architects designed a remodel of Mathieu Vinciguerra's Parisian condo, transforming shabby chaos into [classy curvature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment) with plenty of shelving and storage cutouts. The [color-coded shelf boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-nube), built-in cabinetry and strategic shelving placement are used to display comic books and other collectibles. Because he is highly aware of his carbon footprint and is an activist for environmental awareness, Mathieu Vinciguerra's [Parisian condo remodel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bergre-paris-ix) also includes full insulation, double glazed windows and a heat recovery system. The end result is a perfectly chic comic cave. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Eco-architectural Redo:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the field of eco-friendly architectural redesigns, focusing on energy efficiency and sustainable materials. - **Color-coded Shelf Boxes:** The use of color-coded shelf boxes presents an opportunity for creative storage and display solutions in various industries, such as retail and home organization. - **Strategic Shelving Placement:** Strategic shelving placement can be applied in industries like libraries or museums, offering innovative ways to showcase and organize collections. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can explore disruptive opportunities in eco-friendly remodeling and renovation projects. - **Retail:** The retail industry can benefit from incorporating color-coded shelf boxes for improved organization and product display. - **Cultural Institutions:** Cultural institutions such as libraries and museums can leverage strategic shelving placement to create engaging and visually appealing displays for their collections. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-delalande-tabourin.md) - [French Craft-Honoring Bold Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/univers-uchronia.md) - [Reimagined Minimal Parisian Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-cocoon.md) - [Compact Stone Conversions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/figuier-house.md) - [Renovated Parisian Flats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hauvette-madani.md) - [Vibrant Milanese Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milanese-apartment.md) - [Heritage Apartment Renewals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immeuble-molitor.md) - [Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-special-studio.md) - [Eclectic Paris Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-asa.md)