Either the inmates at an old correctional facility located in the city of Roermond, the Netherlands were treated like kings and queens while they resided inside, or it was completely renovated to become the Arrest Hotel it is today. Most people will most likely go with the latter since such leniency would be unacceptable in even the most forgiving place in the world.
Re-imagined by architect Van der Valk Design and outfitted with a RB 500 roller shade operating system from Hunter Douglas Contract, the aptly named Arrest Hotel boasts a stunning modern interior while maintaining as much of the building's original exterior. The Arrest Hotel's RB 500 system can be operated by a chain, crank or motors for control of how much natural light enters inside.
What's Driving This Trend
- Prison-converted Accommodations
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide unique and immersive experiences by creatively repurposing old correctional facilities into modern and stylish accommodations.
- Minimalist Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Cater to the growing demand for minimalist aesthetics by designing hotel interiors that are sleek, clean, and stylish.
- Smart Window Shades
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced window shade systems that offer flexible control options, such as chain, crank, or motor, to enhance the natural light management in hotel rooms.
Who This Affects Most
- Hospitality
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Target the hospitality industry by offering unique and memorable accommodation experiences through the conversion of correctional facilities into modern hotels.
- Interior Design
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Provide interior design services that focus on creating minimalistic and modern aesthetics for hotels, catering to the growing demand for sleek and stylish spaces.
- Window Coverings
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate in the window covering industry by developing smart shade systems that offer different control options for enhanced light management in various settings, including hotels.
