# Natural Swimming Structures The Hasle Harbor Bath is a Floating Recreation Space By Vasiliki Marapas | Published 2014-07-30 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harbor-bath References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/07/29/hasle-harbour-bath-swimming-white-arkitetker-denmark/) & [white.se](http://www.white.se/en/) Swedish firm White Arkitekter designed the 'Hasle Harbour Bath,' a harbor-side recreation space for the town, located on the Danish island of Bornholm. The [floating structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquapraa) was designed in response to an increasing demand for [natural swimming pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-pool). It sits on one of several basins that made up Hasle's man-made harbor, which also facilitates ferrying, fishing and local industry. The architects explain, "With no natural harbor, the town's man-made harbor has been built up as a series of basins protected by granite breakwaters. While necessary, the barriers block views and restrict access to the open sea." The architects designed the bath so that it offers a vantage point looking over the harbor, in addition to the [swimming and recreation spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Natural Swimming Pools:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing eco-friendly and chemical-free alternatives to traditional swimming pools. - **Floating Recreation Spaces:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating innovative and versatile floating structures for recreational activities. - **Harbor-side Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing sustainable and multifunctional spaces in waterfront areas. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Architecture and Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sustainable and nature-inspired designs in architectural projects. - **Recreation and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering unique and eco-conscious recreational experiences for tourists and locals. - **Environmental Conservation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Promoting the preservation of natural resources through the development of sustainable structures and practices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floating Sauna Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercave.md) - [Coastal Bright Red Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handegrd-arkitektur.md) - [Floating Marine Park Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smrket.md) - [Sport and Wellness Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centralbadet.md) - [Upcoming Architectural Floating Parks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centroparco.md) - [Reflection-Inducing Floating Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trosten-floating-sauna.md) - [Accessible Floating Public Pools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floating-public-pool.md) - [Poetic Habourfront Nature Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centre-for-coastal-nature-and-sport-fishing.md) - [Shipping Container Floating Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fjord-floating-sauna.md)