# Still Life Workspaces These Spatial Installations Act as Public Meeting Rooms and Offices By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-installations References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/26/studio-makkink-bey-furnish-hotel-dupanloup/) & [studiomakkinkbey.nl](http://www.studiomakkinkbey.nl/) The French Artistic Nationale Commission requested that [Studio Makkink & Bey](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrodesign) create a series of spatial installations inside a 17th-century building. Formerly the [Hotel Dupanloup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-chalet-mirabell), the space is now being used as a research center for the [University of Orleans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/civic-architects-and-vdndp) in France. The interiors were decorated with the duo's colorful furniture, such as the wing-backed Ear Chair and a chair-and-table hybrid designed specifically for the event, titled 'Dupanloup.' These modern pieces complement the vintage furniture that also accessorizes the rooms. The designers explain, "Even when not in use, these 'room in a room' interiors are intriguing spatial still lifes that portray several layers of time." Brightly colored graphics fill the paneling throughout the building, offering a contrast to the muted upholstery of the furniture. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 3% | 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 - **Spatial Installations:** Creating spatial installations as public meeting rooms and offices offers innovative ways to utilize existing spaces. - **Colorful Furniture:** Using colorful furniture alongside vintage pieces creates visually engaging interiors and adds a modern touch to traditional spaces. - **Layered Time:** Designing interiors that portray several layers of time through the use of furniture and decor creates intriguing and thought-provoking environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Artists and designers can explore the concept of spatial installations to create unique and immersive experiences for their audiences. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers can incorporate colorful furniture and layered time concepts in their projects to create visually stunning and engaging spaces for clients. - **Hospitality:** Hotels and restaurants can adopt spatial installations and incorporate colorful furniture to create visually captivating and memorable experiences for their guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Art Gallery-Inspired Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maniera.md) - [Ultra-Playful Studio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bright-workspace.md) - [Colorful Multifunctional Work Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/perron.md) - [Contemporary Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/officetopia.md) - [Bright Colorful Workshop Offices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-sm.md) - [Reinvented Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mislad.md) - [Transformed Minimal Artist Residency](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quadrodesign.md) - [Cohesive Modern Workspace Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unorthodox-designs.md) - [Vibrantly Tonal Work Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focus-spaces.md)