# Elevated Beachside Hotels This Elevated Building is Built with Protection from Extreme Weather By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elevated-building References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/787517/punta-sirena-hotel-wmr-arquitectos) & [puntasirena](http://www.puntasirena.com/) Located in Curanipe, Chile and designed by WMR Arquitectos, this elevated building is a warehouse-inspired hotel that embodies an industrial design style. The Punta Sirena Hotel is mainly designed to encourage water sports and is located on a [beach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-guaec-project). The fact that the building is elevated was a purposeful construction designed to avoid an excessive amount of damage in the extreme weather that may affect the region -- including earthquakes and tsunamis. The glass windows are also designed to break in the case of a tsunami, which would work to prevent resistance and further destruction of the property. The elevated building is complete with a [wooden interior](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-river-valley-lookout) that boasts plenty of light, helping to provide a welcoming atmosphere despite the risks of the location. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Elevated Buildings:** Opportunity to develop innovative construction methods and materials for buildings that can withstand extreme weather conditions. - **Industrial Design:** Opportunity to embrace a warehouse-inspired design aesthetic in various industries, such as hospitality, retail, and residential. - **Disaster-resistant Architecture:** Opportunity to create buildings that are resilient and can withstand natural disasters, offering protection and safety to occupants. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for the hospitality industry to create elevated beachside hotels that provide unique experiences while offering protection from extreme weather events. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to explore elevated designs and incorporate disaster-resistant features for various building projects. - **Building Materials:** Opportunity for the building materials industry to develop innovative materials that can withstand extreme weather conditions and contribute to disaster-resistant architecture. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Chilean Eateries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mareida.md) - [Elevated Coastal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monterey-home.md) - [Beachside Architectural Retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suuel-hotel.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Warm Tonal Earthy Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aethos-ericeira.md) - [Captivating Stilt-House Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast-1.md) - [Chilean Hillside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-three-heights.md) - [Forested Raised Metal Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-in-the-forest.md) - [Trapezoidal Coastal Beach Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreal-house.md)