# Spacey Transparent Offices 'The Curve' by 'E V A' is a Retro-Futurist Edifice By Joey Haar | Published 2018-06-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-curve References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/895617/the-curve-e-v-a) In many ways, the 21st century as it was imagined in the 1950s couldn't be farther from what actually exists today, but 'The Curve', an [office building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone) in The Netherlands, shows that the retro-futurist vision wasn't entirely off base. The building, which was designed by local studio 'E V A', has the curves and lines of something out of The Jetsons, yet its ample use of glass equally makes it look like something out of [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners4) design toolkit. The Curve is designed with such [dramatic use of glass](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taichung-apartment) to metaphorically represent the values of the company that occupies it. The company, which served as the client for the building, prioritizes transparency in business above all else, so E V A made the building literally transparent in response. Image Credit: [Luuk Kramer](http://luukkramer.nl/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro-futurist Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create buildings that combine futuristic elements with a nostalgic retro aesthetic. - **Transparency in Design:** Innovation opportunity for designers to incorporate transparent elements into buildings that symbolize transparency and openness in business. - **Fusion of Design Influences:** Opportunity for designers to experiment with blending different design inspirations, such as retro-futurism and modern minimalism. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture:** Architects can explore retro-futurist design in creating unique office buildings that reflect the values of transparent businesses. - **Design:** Designers can incorporate transparency elements in their creations to symbolize openness and represent the values of transparent companies. - **Technology:** Technology companies can take inspiration from the fusion of design influences in 'The Curve' to create futuristic and transparent office spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chic Curved Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curved-house1.md) - [Modern Deco Office Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newgen.md) - [Moveable Wooden Office Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acvcscmetea.md) - [Futuristic Sculptural Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arnardo-desk.md) - [Curved Translucent Experimental Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sculptors-apartment.md) - [Tech-Base Workspace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foster-partners4.md) - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md) - [Office Building Rainbow Facades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-rainbow-office.md) - [Playful Futuristic Work Campuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/max-zone.md)