# Casual Rooftop Beer Gardens Kimoto is a Rooftop Beer Garden Located in Downtown Brooklyn By Rebecca Byers | Published 2016-01-15 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-beer-garden References: [retaildesignblog.net](http://retaildesignblog.net/2016/01/15/kimoto-rooftop-beer-garden-by-isometric-studio-at-the-rooftop-of-sheraton-aloft-hotels-new-york-city/) Kimoto is a [rooftop beer garden](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tonana) located atop Brooklyn's Sheraton and [Aloft Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marriott-bonvoy-1) that offers a laid back approach to [Asian dining](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lobby-bar) with an unbeatable view. Formerly a dilapidated nightclub from the 1990's, the space now feels light and airy thanks to the variety of custom unvarnished wood furniture and a plethora of greenery that adds to the naturalistic vibes. Designed by Isometric Studio, Kimoto Rooftop Beer Garden is now a bright, sprawling space that feels more zen than a space for playing host to nightclub antics. Kimoto is a social space by design, with communal mismatched seating offering a varieties of instances for individuals to connect and converse, a pillar of modern hospitality in an age defined by our preoccupation with the digital space. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Laid-back Asian Dining:** Opportunity for creating casual dining experiences that incorporate Asian cuisine in a relaxed and welcoming environment. - **Naturalistic Vibes:** Potential to design spaces that embrace greenery and unvarnished wood furniture to create an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony. - **Social Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to create communal seating areas that encourage face-to-face interactions and foster a sense of connection. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Potential for hotels and restaurants to embrace unique rooftop beer garden concepts that offer a distinct and inviting dining experience. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity to create aesthetically pleasing spaces that combine natural elements, custom furniture, and greenery to evoke a sense of serenity and relaxation. - **Food and Beverage:** Chance for the food and beverage industry to explore Asian cuisine in a more casual and approachable setting, appealing to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Italian Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-gardens.md) - [Elevated Summertime Rooftop Destinations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creatures-rooftop.md) - [Renewed Urban Rooftops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heineken-seoul-rooftops.md) - [Community-Centered Rooftop Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rooftop-revival.md) - [Cosmopolitan Rooftop Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louix-louis-sky-garden.md) - [Luxury Rooftop Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-torontos-skylight.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Late-Night Manhattan Lounges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starchild-rooftop.md) - [Tropical Toronto Summer Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chotto-matte-toronto.md)