# Crystallized Iceberg Superstructures The Harbin Ice Hotel by LAVA is Beautiful and Enormous By Sarah Robson | Published 2012-07-01 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbin-ice-hotel-by-lava References: [archiscene.net](http://www.archiscene.net/hotels/harbin-ice-hotel-lava/) & [l-a-v-a.net](http://www.l-a-v-a.net/) The Harbin Ice Hotel by [LAVA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena) was inspired by quartz and icebergs. This beautiful design combines a contemporary model with a crystallized iceberg appearance that has a light transparent facade. This building will be a hotel, retail and cultural centre for the centre in Harbin, China. Harbin is the 10th biggest city in China, and is the area is a huge business and communications distrct in North China. This [ice tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-icehotel) is an enormous 530,000 square meters, and resembles an glacier city. LAVA creates futuristic designs with socially and environmentally responsible technologies. Their designs include master-plans, urban centres, hotels, airports, pop up installations and more. This award-winning company has established a business full of creative minds, and have offices in Shanghai, Sydney, Abu Dhabi and Stuttgart. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Crystallized Iceberg Superstructures:** The trend of incorporating crystallized iceberg appearances into architectural designs provides an opportunity for disruptive innovations in sustainable and visually stunning buildings. - **Contemporary Model with Transparent Facade:** The trend of using contemporary designs with light transparent facades offers an opportunity for disruptive innovations in energy-efficient and aesthetically pleasing structures. - **Futuristic Designs with Responsible Technologies:** The trend of combining futuristic designs with socially and environmentally responsible technologies presents an opportunity for disruptive innovations in sustainable urban developments and infrastructure. ### Who This Affects Most - **Architecture and Construction:** The architecture and construction industry can explore disruptive innovations in sustainable building materials and techniques to meet the demand for visually striking and eco-friendly structures. - **Hospitality and Tourism:** The hospitality and tourism industry can capitalize on the trend of unique and visually appealing hotel designs by offering memorable experiences in ice and snow-themed accommodations. - **Urban Planning and Development:** The urban planning and development industry can leverage the trend of incorporating futuristic and sustainable designs to create smart cities and vibrant urban centers that prioritize environmental responsibility. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ice Block-Formed Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falling-hours.md) - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena-ski-resort.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Water-Inspired Sales Building](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cifi-group.md) - [Elaborate Winter Activities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-city-of-harbin.md) - [Glass-Lined Towering Libraries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beijing-city-library.md) - [Illusionary Ice-Hotel Beauty Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-icehotel.md)