# Transparently Layered Interiors The Urbatek Showroom by CuldeSac is Modern in its Design Aesthetic By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-04-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urbatek-showroom-by-culdesac References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/urbatek-showroom) & [culdesac.es](http://www.culdesac.es/eng/home.aspx) The Urbatek Showroom is a 900 sq-m presentation space created for a flooring company in Castellon, Spain. Designed by CuldeSac studio, this sleek and simplistic interior shines a spotlight on sharp linear elements that vary in opacity and transparency. These glass elements are layered atop one another and displayed with a multitude of cut-out carpet pieces that are surrounded by LED borders. From reflective architectural elements to patterned porcelain flooring, this stark interior relies on subtle details for a strong focal point. Aiming to create the sensation of infinite space, designer Alberto Martínez hopes that the Urbatek Showroom gives users a chance to interact with the flooring manufacturer's materials, showcasing how they can be utilized most effectively. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 53% | 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 - **Layered Interiors:** Creating interior designs with multiple layers of transparency and opacity to add depth and visual interest. - **LED Borders:** Incorporating LED borders into interior design to highlight and enhance specific elements. - **Interactive Showrooms:** Designing showrooms that allow users to interact with and experience products in a hands-on way. ### Who This Affects Most - **Interior Design:** Developing new techniques and concepts for creating visually captivating and immersive interior spaces. - **Flooring:** Integrating innovative materials and design elements into flooring products and presenting them in visually striking display spaces. - **Lighting:** Exploring new ways to incorporate LED technology into interior design to enhance the visual impact of different elements. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Organic Store Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-manso.md) - [Compact Madrid Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/burr-studio-1.md) - [Elegantly Minimalist Retail Environments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retail-environment.md) - [Industrial-Inspired Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glassbrick-apartment.md) - [Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-studio.md) - [Reflective Artful Calming Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-gesso.md) - [Gallery-Like Retail Floors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/globus-basel.md) - [Constellation-Inspired Apartment Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-vasto.md) - [Cave-Like Retail Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cavelike-interior.md)