# Cubic-Chic Hotels 'Casa de la Flora' Brings a Modern Feel to a Tropical Beach Location By Christopher DeLuca | Published 2011-05-27 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-la-flora References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/137660/casa-de-la-flora-vaslab-architecture/) & [vaslabarchitecture](http://vaslabarchitecture.com/) The Casa de la Flora, designed by VaSLab Architecture, is comprised of thirty-six stunning [cubic rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort) on one of Thailand's remarkably [idyllic beach fronts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-de-praia). The task given to the architects was to ensure that all homes had the best view of the beach as possible; the cubes gave the architects the ability to meet this objective. What's really appealing is that all of the beds are oriented towards the waterfront so that everyone can wake up with a view of the rolling waves. The Casa de la Flora is fully equipped with all the luxuries of a [urban hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans): spa, gym, swimming pool and library. To boot, the hotel has a nice balance between privacy and the facilitation of socialization with other travellers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.4/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Hip Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/hiphotels) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Cubic Hotels:** The use of cubic rooms to maximize views could disrupt traditional hotel room design. - **Luxury Beachfront Accommodation:** The combination of luxury amenities with stunning beachfront locations could disrupt the traditional concept of a beach hotel. - **Minimalist Architecture:** The trend of using clean, minimalist architecture in hotel design has the potential to disrupt the traditional ornate and decorative designs of many hotels. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The use of innovative designs and concepts in hotels is disrupting the traditional hospitality industry. - **Architecture and Design:** Innovations in minimalist and cubic designs could disrupt the traditional ornate and decorative styles in architecture and interior design. - **Travel and Tourism:** Modern and innovative hotel designs could disrupt traditional travel and tourism by offering unique and luxurious experiences to travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Minimal Wooden Lush Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boca-de-agua.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Vegetal Concrete Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuma.md) - [Organically Modern Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casona-sforza.md) - [Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-escobedo.md) - [Local Stone-Based Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-quinto-sol.md) - [Off-Grid Oceanside Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/campos-studio.md) - [Contemporary Luxe Thai Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centara-reserve-samui.md) - [Beachside Architectural Retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suuel-hotel.md)