# Encounter-Fostering Workspaces The Luchtruim Eindhoven Offers a Collective Creative Public Area By M | Published 2016-05-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-area References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/05/14/luchtruim-eindhoven-by-mulderblauw-architecten-eindhoven-netherlands/) & [luchtruim040.nl](http://luchtruim040.nl/) The Luchtruim Eindhoven is a space located inside the Merin that has been transformed to offer a [collective workspace](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokuyo) in a public area. The design of the room utilizes the open indoor courtyard to provide functional workspaces that encourage encounters between guests with communal tables, couches and lounge areas. Despite the open layout of the space, Mulderblauw architects have created segmented areas using different furniture set ups to section off eating, conference, lounge and fitness spaces. The architecture is both modern and historic with the brick of the [antiquated brick walls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/norton-folgate-offices) encasing the room coupled with contemporary, bright and modular couches, chairs and tables. The setting takes inspiration from a greenhouse with a [glass ceiling that allows natural light](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden) to flood the space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Encounter-fostering Workspaces:** Flexible workspaces that foster collaboration and encounter among guests, providing functional workspaces or communal tables, couches and lounge areas. - **Segmented Work Spaces:** Setting up segmented areas within open plan spaces through furniture setups to create eating, conference, lounge, and fitness areas. - **Historic-modern Design:** Combining modern and historic design elements, such as antiquated brick walls and contemporary, modular couches, chairs and tables. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Real Estate:** Meeting new office leasing demands and creating dynamic environments that trigger employees’ loyalty. - **Hospitality:** New or existing facilities that would benefit from flexible spaces and the creation of innovative work environments. - **Architecture:** Providing a new perspective on how workspaces can be designed harmoniously and creatively integrated with other architectural elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Rerfeshed Historic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cloisters-interiors.md) - [Vibrant Adaptable Workplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adaptable-workplace.md) - [Adaptive Community Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-of-hudson.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md) - [Reimagined Hybrid Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-studio-2.md) - [Earthy Tonal Tranquil Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alula.md) - [Contemporary interactive workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/interactive-workspace.md) - [Flexible Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deveron-office.md)