# Rock-Cut Desert Lodges Oppenheim Architecture and Design Creates a Hotel Inside Desert Rocks By David Halpert | Published 2011-04-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-hotel-lodge-desert References: [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/14287/oppenheim-architecture-design-desert-lodges.html) & [oppenoffice](http://www.oppenoffice.com) Last week, TrendHunter brought you [self-contained rooms](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desert-nomad-design-arizona) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-butte-ranch) 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](http://www.designboom.com/weblog/cat/9/view/14287/oppenheim-architecture-design-desert-lodges.html), [oppenoffice](http://www.oppenoffice.com) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### 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. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave-series.md) - [Dessert-Nestled Tent Lookouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clover-studio.md) - [Desert Landscape Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/juniper-hill-home.md) - [Earthy Off-Grid Textural Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folly-mojave.md) - [Ancient Oasis Desert Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitas-alula-desert-hotel.md) - [Comfortable Desert Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/landing-house.md) - [Bedouin Tent-Inspired Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aw2.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Desert-Nestled Home Studios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-desert-home.md)