# Medusa Cocktail Lounges The Eco-Wine Cube has Tendrils that Amass Natural Energy By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-04-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-wine-cube References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/eco-wine-cube-serves-specially-made-sustainable-wine-only/) & [michaeljantzen](http://www.michaeljantzen.com/) I appreciate wacky abstract architecture so long as its formal features serve some function, and the Eco-Wine Cube is an example of a [strange structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-leaves) that solves a number of challenges in a truly unique way. Michael Jantzen designed this building to house an exclusive [wine bar and club](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flint-wines-office). Based around sustainability, the materials, construction and continued practices of the interior would all be environmentally friendly -- which is partly where the [serpentine appendages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-protein-molecule) come in. The chalky hexahedron is given an alien appearance with a cluster of green gorgon-esque protuberances. Each has a very distinctive and specific function, ranging from rainwater collection to reflective natural lighting and energy harvesting with solar panels. The Eco-Wine Cube concept will even likely serve only alcoholic drinks made from the most responsibly grown grapes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 14% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Architecture:** The Eco-Wine Cube showcases the potential for unique, sustainable architectures that utilize environmentally-friendly materials and practices. - **Renewable Energy:** The serpentine appendages on the Eco-Wine Cube demonstrate the possibilities of natural energy harvesting through solar panels and reflective lighting. - **Responsibly Sourced Products:** The Eco-Wine Cube's decision to serve only drinks made from responsibly grown grapes highlights an increased demand for ethically-sourced products in the food and beverage industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Designing unique and sustainable spaces such as the Eco-Wine Cube could become a disruptive innovation for the hospitality industry looking to provide eco-conscious options for guests. - **Wine and Beverage:** The Eco-Wine Cube's commitment to serving only responsibly grown grapes speaks to the growing demand for ethically-sourced products within the wine and beverage industry. - **Renewable Energy:** The Eco-Wine Cube's use of natural energy harvesting through solar panels and reflective lighting illustrates opportunities for innovation in the renewable energy industry, specifically in building designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peridot-bar.md) - [Subterranean Social Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/william-vale-hotel.md) - [Billowing Modular Art Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/curly-cube.md) - [Climate-Sensitive Pavilion Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/querkraft.md) - [Wine-Catered Vibrant Artful Tables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wine-table.md) - [Celestial Lounge Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/venus-lounge.md) - [Building-Nestled Compact Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chapel-cafe.md) - [Tree-Nestled Bar Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stalk-treehugger.md) - [Conical Glass Pavilion Wineries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertical-panorama-pavilion.md)