Transformed Igloo

The traditional igloo is revamped to suit contemporary urban spaces

Trend - The sturdiness–and for people in most regions, uniqueness–of the traditional igloo is being used to entice consumers. Brands are creating contemporary igloo shapes with functions other than shelter from the cold–like semi-private lounge booths.

Insight - For most consumers around the world, the igloo is a structure that they don't encounter often. The novelty associated with these structures for these consumers is highly appealing, particularly when they're offered in environments that they don't typically belong to. Whether used for shelter or in branded environments, these structures offer consumers both familiar and unique experiences.
Workshop Question - How could your brand transform one of its more traditional products/services?

Trend Themes

  1. Novelty Structures — The novelty associated with traditional structures is highly appealing, particularly when they're offered in environments that they don't typically belong to, presenting a window for an experiential customer engagement.
  2. Igloo Adaptations — The sturdiness and uniqueness of the traditional igloo is being repurposed to entice consumers, providing viable design options ranging from hospitality spaces to pop-up installations.
  3. Sustainable Igloo Living — The adoption of sustainable igloo living is relevant, as the utilization of eco-friendly and recyclable materials become imperative for man-kind, unlocking potential to experiment with new materials to build eco-friendly living quarters.

Industry Implications

  1. Architecture/design — Architects can incorporate traditional or igloo-inspired design patterns, giving projects a unique and sustainable edge.
  2. Hospitality — The incorporation of igloo installations in hospitality and leisure spaces creates a cozy and unique experience, providing guests with a warm and private space to enjoy seasonal moments.
  3. Vr/technology — Adopting 360-degree dome designs like Igloo Vision can bring people together in immersive experiences, and present collaborative opportunities.
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6 Featured, 50 Examples:
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Date Range:
Mar 16 — Jan 19
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Featured Examples

Restaurant Igloo Activations
Restaurant Igloo Activations
Coppa Club is Combating the Decline in Visitors That Occurs in Winter
Coppa Club Tower Bridge is a restaurant that overlooks beautiful views and it recently came up with an innovative method of ensuring that customers remain loyal to the brand even in the colder months.... MORE
Cozy Rooftop Bar Igloos
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New York's 230 Fifth Rooftop Bar Has Introduced 17 Cozy Custom-Made Igloos
230 Fifth Rooftop Bar—New York’s largest rooftop garden—will be warming up its guests with a dazzling light show and 17 custom-made igloos, which offer a cozy and unobstructed view... MORE
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La Matriz Provides a Portable Temporary Shelter for Stranded Consumers
La Matriz is a temporary shelter designed by students attending the Pontifical Catholic University as a portable post-disaster home for consumers left stranded in South America. The house is... MORE
Solar-Heated Igloos
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Montreal's Igloofest Featured Temporary Winter Home 'Celcius'
Architect L. McComber showcased ‘Celsius,’ a new solar-heated igloo at Montreal’s Igloofest this year. The Celsuis is a fully solar-powered igloo, built to be a temporary winter... MORE
play_circle_filled360-Degree Shared VR Experiences
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Igloo Vision Brings Viewers Together for Immersive Experiences
Igloo Vision is a VR company that designs and develops immersive experiences that are expanded to 360-degree domes that allow viewers to experience digitized realities without having to put on... MORE
Airport Lounge Igloos
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Virgin Atlantic and Coppa Club Launched a Rooftop Pop-Up Igloo
For the holiday season, Virgin Atlantic teamed up with Coppa Club to launch a rooftop pop-up igloo lounge that seats eight and offers a cozy place to enjoy light refreshments before a flight. When... MORE

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