# Greenhouse-Inspired Restaurants This Nordic Eatery Boasts an Open Concept Design Scheme By Jana Pijak | Published 2016-01-27 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordic-eatery References: [lanciatrendvisions](http://www.lanciatrendvisions.com/en/article/cabana-marconi-restaurant-in-madrid-a-greenhouse-effect-with-nordic-roots) & [cabanamarconi](http://cabanamarconi.com/) Located in the heart of Madrid, [Cabaña Marconi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/destree-x-cabana) is a Nordic eatery that is housed in a greenhouse-inspired space. The restaurant's Swedish roots are brought to life with Scandinavian design elements like modernist furniture while its glass-constructed structure reveals the gorgeous Spanish scenery that surrounds it. Designed by Sofía Olazábal Janson, this Nordic eatery boasts an open concept design and blends simplistic furniture with built-in book cases that offer reading materials like Swedish hardcovers and collectible [National Geographic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-geographic-for-west-elm-kids-collection) issues. Cabaña Marconi is a authentic Swedish eatery that is both comfortable and unpretentious. Its [greenhouse-inspired design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-for-roundtable) reveals stunning courtyard views and is even enveloped by oversized skylights. The windows let diners take in 360 degree views of the great outdoors while enjoying their meal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 38% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Greenhouse Restaurants:** Restaurants are incorporating greenhouse-inspired designs and offering dining experiences in amidst nature. - **Open Concept Dining:** Restaurants are adopting open-concept designs that blend simplistic furniture with built-in book cases and other elements. - **Nordic Cuisine:** There's a growing interest in Nordic cuisine around the world, and restaurants are popping up to meet the demand. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Hotels, resorts, and other hospitality establishments can incorporate greenhouse-inspired designs to create unique dining experiences and attract guests. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can specialize in creating open concept restaurant spaces, blending furniture and incorporating built-in bookcases and other unique elements. - **Publishing:** Book publishers and magazine companies can partner with restaurants to provide reading materials like National Geographic issues and other collectibles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Garden Shed-Inspired Mexican Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago-restaurant.md) - [Garden Shed-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plumbago.md) - [Vaulted Glass Roofed Greenhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-vidrio.md) - [Climate-Managing Greenhouse Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livable-greenhouse.md) - [Foldable Greenhouse Kitchens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/your-greenhouse-is-your-kitchen.md) - [Canopy Restaurant Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millo-restaurant.md) - [Artful Warm Interior Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ara-restaurant.md) - [Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-opera-park.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md)