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
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Rock-cut Lodges
- Designing underground lodges with a modern twist could be the next big trend in the hospitality industry
- Integrated Design
- Integrating natural elements and landscapes into modern architecture could be an innovative trend in architecture and design
- Sustainable Tourism
- Developing sustainable tourism in otherwise uninhabitable locations like deserts could be a new trend for eco-tourism companies
Sectors Adopting This
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry could embrace underground lodges to offer unique experiences while staying close to nature.
- Architecture and Design
- Integrating natural and man-made environments in designs could create opportunities for architects to innovate and embrace the environment
- Eco-tourism
- Developing sustainable tourism in harsh environments could create opportunities for eco-tourism companies to offer unique and responsible trips to vacationers.
