# Hybrid Shanghai Retail Spaces Office Coastline Designs a Multi-Purpose Space with Delicate Motifs By Kalin Ned | Published 2019-01-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanghai-retail References: [dezeen](https://www.dezeen.com/2019/01/20/genshang-restaurant-office-coastline-interiors/) & [officecoastline](https://www.officecoastline.com/about-us-2) Office Coastline was commissioned to develop a [stylish, design-forward Shanghai retail space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment) at a commercial complex in the downtown area of the city. The project is to encompass a shop, a tea bar, a lounge room, and a restaurant. The interior has delicate hints of industrial motifs and a copper-accented aesthetic. A big part of the furnishing are custom-made. One of the more interesting elements of the interior are the "[long backlit copper shelf stretches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/estilio)" that adorn the wall. The concept largely evolves around [minimalism](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shinsaibashi) and Office Coastline impeccably expresses this through material-rich furnishings and a combination of briskly white and off-white flooring. The vision for the Shanghai retail space is to create a harmonious and relaxing destination where individuals can take of "the daily fast-paced life." Photo Credits: Alessandro Wang ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 59% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Multi-purpose Retail Spaces:** The fusion of shops, dining areas, and lounges within retail spaces is trending, providing brands opportunities to create unique experiences for their customers. - **Custom-made Furnishings:** The demand for one-of-a-kind furnishings in retail spaces is increasing as brands seek to create visually appealing environments that set them apart. - **Minimalistic Design:** Retail spaces are embracing the trend of minimalistic design, showcasing the beauty of simplicity, functionality, and practicality. ### Where This Applies - **Retail:** The retail industry can capitalize on the trend of multi-purpose retail spaces, providing customers with a unique shopping experience that incorporates dining and relaxation. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can incorporate custom-made furnishings to create a visually appealing dining experience while showcasing their unique brand identity. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can leverage the trend of minimalistic design by incorporating material-rich furnishings, off-white flooring, and copper accents to create warm shopping and dining environments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Traditional Store Interior Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ms-min.md) - [Futuristic Commerce Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deji-plaza-phase-ii.md) - [All-White Contemporary Retail Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/white-is-good-shop.md) - [Glass-Walled Shanghai Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mei-yuan-cafe.md) - [Pared-Back Coffee Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-coffee-shop1.md) - [Dynamic Layered Interior Cafés](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caf-tondo.md) - [Tactile Fashion Boutique Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaozhuo.md) - [Coastal View Island Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cape-drive-residence.md) - [Lane Home-Transformed Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-bottle-store.md)