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Trashy Hotel Rooms

Hotel ShabbyShabby by Raumlabor is Built Using Garbage Collected in Mannheim

— January 30, 2014 — Eco
The Hotel ShabbyShabby is an experiment of sorts that explores recycling discards around the city for the use of legitimate accommodations. With a few strict parameters, which include the necessity of locks, weather resistance and the ability to be built in just seven days, participating designers can do just about anything they want when creating one of 20 rooms for Hotel ShabbyShabby.

The competition for Hotel ShabbyShabby was put together by architectural practice Raumlabor. Set to be built during Theater Der Welt, the city’s celebrated international theater festival, the rooms will be judged by artist Gilly Karjevsky from 72 Hour Urban Action and Pedro Gadanho, the curator for contemporary architecture at the MoMA in New York.
Trend Themes
1. Recycled Accommodations - The trend of using discarded materials for building accommodations offers an opportunity for businesses to create eco-friendly and cost-effective alternatives in the hospitality industry.
2. Rapid Construction - The trend of building structures in a short timeframe opens up opportunities for businesses to develop innovative construction methods and technologies that can revolutionize the industry.
3. Participatory Design - The trend of involving multiple designers in creating unique hotel rooms provides an opportunity for businesses to tap into collaborative design processes, resulting in more diverse and creative offerings.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of recycled accommodations to create sustainable and unique hotel experiences that appeal to environmentally-conscious travelers.
2. Construction - The construction industry can capitalize on the trend of rapid construction by developing efficient and time-saving building methods and technologies to meet the growing demand for quick and affordable structures.
3. Design - The design industry can embrace the trend of participatory design by encouraging collaboration among designers to create innovative and personalized hotel room experiences that cater to different tastes and preferences.
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