# Monumental Mercedes Centers Mustafa Al-Nuaimi Designs a Fluid Circular Structure Inspired by Cars By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-03 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-center References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2014/10/03/a-monument-for-mercedes/) The Mercedes center designed by Mustafa Al-Nuaimi looks like something straight out of Zaha Hadid's sketchbook, and that's meant as a compliment. Clean, futuristic and a work of art, the Mercedes center embodies the [luxurious designs of the vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future) that the company produces without being too obvious in its influence and inspiration. Forming a large circular structure complete with fluid lines, the Mercedes center boasts the brand's signature silver through to use of a [parametric metal skin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capital-international-exhibition). Although just a concept for now, the Mercedes center makes a spiraling impact that will win many people over. Perhaps it will even inspire Mercedes to fund it. Dubbed the [Mercedes Fascination Center](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-office), Yanko Design writes that it is "Mustafa Al-Nuaimi’s attempt to reinterpret the auto brand’s image in architectural form." He definitely succeeded. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 59% | 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) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Futuristic Automotive Architecture:** Architecture inspired by car designs. - **Luxury Brand Architecture:** Architecture inspired by the luxury and prestige of high-end brands. - **Parametric Architecture:** Architecture that uses algorithms and computational software to create complex designs. ### Where This Applies - **Automotive Industry:** Opportunity for car manufacturers to collaborate with architects and designers in creating innovative automotive-inspired architecture. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** Opportunity for architects and designers to apply automotive design principles in creating unique and futuristic buildings. - **Luxury Retail Industry:** Opportunity for luxury brands to create unique and iconic flagship stores that reflect their brand identity through architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md) - [Tech-Centric Automotive Retailers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-kelowna.md) - [Ultra-Slick Auto Retail Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/latelier-alpine.md) - [Automobile Company Turkey Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-office.md) - [Dynamic Silhouette Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedes-dresscode-concept.md) - [Turtle-Inspired Sleek Automobiles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-imobility.md) - [Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-vision-oneeleven.md) - [Art Deco Show-Car Statements](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vision-iconic.md) - [Fashion Designer-Visionary Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gclass-past-ii-future.md)