Last week, TrendHunter brought you self-contained rooms designed and built in the middle of the desert, but what if it was possible to build a lodge literally inside the desert?
Courtesy of the Florida-based design firm Oppenheim Architecture and Design, this high-concept design set in Wadi Rum, Jordan, takes desert architecture to a whole new level. The precisely-shaped windows cut directly into the landscape's rock-face allows for natural light and splendid vistas, although leaving little in the way of privacy).
In addition to the rooms themselves, this desert lodge includes a spa, outdoor and indoor pools, as well as several tents spread throughout the facility, allowing for a perfect blend of modern architecture and the natural environment.Photo Credits: designboom, oppenoffice
Rock-Cut Desert Lodges
Oppenheim Architecture and Design Creates a Hotel Inside Desert Rocks
Trend Themes
1. Rock-cut Lodges - Designing underground lodges with a modern twist could be the next big trend in the hospitality industry
2. Integrated Design - Integrating natural elements and landscapes into modern architecture could be an innovative trend in architecture and design
3. Sustainable Tourism - Developing sustainable tourism in otherwise uninhabitable locations like deserts could be a new trend for eco-tourism companies
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry could embrace underground lodges to offer unique experiences while staying close to nature.
2. Architecture and Design - Integrating natural and man-made environments in designs could create opportunities for architects to innovate and embrace the environment
3. Eco-tourism - Developing sustainable tourism in harsh environments could create opportunities for eco-tourism companies to offer unique and responsible trips to vacationers.