# Fluidly Spacious Showrooms The Obumex Outside Building Blurs the Indoor and Outdoor Spaces By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-11-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obumex-outside References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/2014/11/06/obumex-outside-govaert-vanhoutte-architects/) & [govaert-vanhoutte.be](http://www.govaert-vanhoutte.be/) Govaert & Vanhoutte Architects designed the Obumex Outside building in Staden, Belgium. The main design objective for this project was to create a space that effectively blurred the distinction between indoors and outdoors. The architects opted for a material palette of concrete and glass. The concrete is used to divide the space, while the glass encourages openness and natural light. The building is flanked by a terrace and swimming pool, both of which add to the fluidity and openness of the layout. The space is primarily used as an exhibition space for furniture from brands like [Christian Liaigre](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/azzedine-alaa-foundation), [Andreu World](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolete), Unopiu and [Promemoria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-furniture-line). The modern homeware looks right at home inside of this classical, yet contemporary, space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 53% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blurring Indoor-outdoor Spaces:** Opportunity for innovative designs that seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor environments. - **Openness and Natural Light:** Potential for creating spaces that prioritize natural light and an open, airy atmosphere. - **Fluid and Spacious Showrooms:** Possibility for showroom layouts that promote fluidity and spaciousness, enhancing the display of products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Design:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create innovative spaces that blur the line between indoor and outdoor. - **Furniture and Homeware:** Potential for furniture and homeware brands to showcase their products in fluid and spacious showroom environments. - **Construction and Building Materials:** Opportunity for construction companies and manufacturers to provide materials and solutions that facilitate the creation of fluid and spacious showrooms. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glass‑brick Belgian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-brick-house.md) - [Exposed Concrete Steelwork Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamat-house.md) - [Simplistic Tranquil Garden Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuinhuis-atelier.md) - [Pavilion-Style Art Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galeria-house.md) - [Warm Wooden Interior Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dune-house-1.md) - [Moveable Wooden Office Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acvcscmetea.md) - [Glazed Belgian Home Renovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl-house.md) - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Campus Art Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/atelier-ppw.md)