Sri Lankan architect Thilina Liyanage's floating meditation pod is nothing short but amazing. The structure, titled the Lakeside Meditation Pod, has an intricate and aesthetically intriguing texture, with ample roof covering to protect those inside from the elements and openings on the side to allow for airflow. The egg-like shape of the design also evokes the feeling that one is "in the womb of mother nature."
The floating meditation pod by Thilina Liyanage sits on the edge of a lake. The building fulfills the purpose of a yoga facility and its interior can accommodate up to five people and an instructor, making the practice a somewhat intimate one.
Thilina Liyanage is known for his stunning and highly imaginative architectural designs.
Image Credit: Thilina Liyanage
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Floating Meditation Pods
- The trend for floating and innovative meditation spaces has emerged and provides an opportunity for innovative wellness-focused businesses.
- Intimate Yoga Practice
- The trend for intimate and private yoga practices that are separated from busy environments and connected to nature is becoming popular, offering a possibility for unique yoga and wellness studio startups.
- Imaginative Architecture
- The trend for imaginative designs with a focus on natural surroundings and eco-friendliness has become popular, and provides an opportunity for innovative architectural firms and designers.
Where This Applies
- Wellness
- The wellness industry presents an opportunity to design, create and launch unique meditation and yoga practices and spaces, due to an increasing demand for wellness services.
- Eco-friendly Design
- The increase in awareness of need for eco-friendliness has paved way for innovative designs that can advance the architecture and real estate industries.
- Luxury Real Estate
- Upscale real estate firms may find an opportunity in construction and leasing of floating meditation pods for high-end clients demanding out-of-the-ordinary experience.
