# Mobile Furniture Workspaces Naruse Inokuma Architects Builds a Communal Space with KOIL in Japan By Jamie Danielle Munro | Published 2014-06-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/naruse-inokuma-architects References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/naruse-inokuma-architects-koil-japan-06-27-2014/) & [narukuma](http://www.narukuma.com/main.html) KOIL is an organization that fosters innovation, and decided to work with Naruse Inokuma Architects to put together a space that would encourage this activity. Now, creatives, entrepreneurs and anyone else who needs an area to work can come here and complete their tasks at hand. The space is very open, which is a common theme in many workspaces these days (usually because it encourages collaboration and working as a team with others). The furniture in the space is mostly mobile, so people can easily slide from one section to the next without even having to get up. The area is ideal for entrepreneurs with a new startup, or individuals with a creative edge looking to complete a project. Photo Credits: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/architecture/naruse-inokuma-architects-koil-japan-06-27-2014/), [narukuma](http://www.narukuma.com/main.html) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Open Workspaces:** Opportunity to design innovative workspaces that foster collaboration and team work. - **Mobile Furniture:** Chance to create flexible workspaces with mobile furniture that allows for easy reconfiguration. - **Co-working Spaces:** Trend towards communal workspaces that provide a supportive environment for entrepreneurs and creatives. ### Who This Affects Most - **Office Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to develop mobile and versatile office furniture solutions. - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative and adaptable workspaces. - **Co-working Industry:** Opportunity for co-working space providers to create inspiring and collaborative environments for entrepreneurs and creatives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Japanese-Inspired Simplistic Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lives-post-beam.md) - [Contemporary Italian Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noa-office.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Valley-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitaoka-group-office.md) - [Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia.md) - [Modern Portable Work Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worknic.md) - [Private Multifunctional Desk Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worklab.md) - [Dynamic Modular Office Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunon-furniture-mixcube.md) - [Modern London Co-Working Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apex.md)