# Hip Study Spaces Ørestad College By Dee Sandin | Published 2008-04-02 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/study-space-design-restad-college-studying-with-style-and-ease References: [momoy](http://www.momoy.com/2008/04/01/Ørestad-college-modern-study-space-interior-design/) & [3xn.dk](http://www.3xn.dk/) Seriously! If we'd had colleges that looked like this, some of us might have stayed long enough to graduate! But then again, Ørestad College in Copenhagen, Denmark is just about the the [coolest study space](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swan-hill-specialist-school) I've ever seen and studying may not be the first thing that comes to mind. Open, airy spaces with [giant cushions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workform), the college is interconnected vertically and horizontally. What a shame that these students have it so rough. They'll adjust. **Implications** - There's no doubt many students are thinking they could have stayed in school a lot longer if their school were to look like this. The [cool and suave interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podimo-office) of this Denmark schol spells comfort and fun. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Comfortable Study Spaces:** Innovative and comfortable study spaces that prioritize student well-being and enjoyment can increase student retention and academic success. - **Vertical and Horizontal Interconnected Spaces:** Designing buildings with interconnected spaces can encourage collaboration and idea-sharing for students and professionals alike. - **Airy Open Spaces:** Creating open and bright spaces can help to increase focus and motivation for students and professionals. ### Who This Affects Most - **Higher Education:** Colleges and universities could benefit from reimagining traditional study spaces as comfortable and interconnected environments that foster collaboration, creativity, and student well-being. - **Architecture and Interior Design:** Architects and interior designers could explore new design concepts, such as interconnected spaces and comfortable furnishings, to improve the functionality and appeal of public spaces. - **Commercial Real Estate:** Property developers and real estate owners could invest in creating innovative office and workspace designs that prioritize the well-being and comfort of their tenants, leading to increased productivity and retention rates. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marie-esther-pavilion.md) - [Community-Centric Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/communitycentric-design.md) - [Traditional Sustainable School Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universidad-ean-1.md) - [Sustainable Vibrant Work Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovation-campus.md) - [Pool Reinvention Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waltham-forest-college.md) - [Playful International School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-house-school-villalobos.md) - [Yellow-Accented School Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/school-interior.md) - [Floating-Style Classroom Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloomberg-center.md) - [Colorfully Designed Medical Schools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/so-leopoldo-mandic.md)