# Stratified Structures The Hotel Lone is Inspired by a White Ocean Liner By Meghan Young | Published 2011-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-lone References: [contemporist](http://www.contemporist.com/2011/07/25/hotel-lone-by-3lhd-architects/) & [studio3lhd.hr](http://studio3lhd.hr/en/) The [Hotel Lone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1) looks like a stratified piece of land that has been made habitable for the people residing in the town of Rovinj, Croatia -- or, more specifically, for those visiting this picturesque town. Although it does have that nature-inspired element, there is also a futuristic feel to this structure that is quite reminiscent of a Stormtroopers costume. Designed by Silvije Novak of 3LHD Architects, the Hotel Lone is a 248-room property that was made to look sleek white ocean liner floating on the hillside rather than a specific landscape or a sci-fi character. It’s unique "Y" shape provides each guest with a [spectacular view of the sea](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mylos-hotel) or park. Its crowning feature is the dramatic hotel lobby, which opens up towards the sky. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Futuristic Architecture:** Designing structures with a futuristic feel will provide an edge in architectural industry. - **Nature-inspired Designs:** Incorporating elements of nature into modern designs can create unique and visually striking structures. - **Oceanic Design Influences:** Using inspiration from oceanic design can help create visually unique and modern structures. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can utilize futuristic and oceanic design influences to create visually striking and unique hotel structures. - **Architecture:** Architects can take inspiration from nature and oceanic designs to create new and innovative structures. - **Tourism:** Tourism industry can benefit from unique and visually striking hotel structures like the Hotel Lone to attract more guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Timber-Framed Croatian Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-house.md) - [Captivating Stilt-House Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mast-1.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-star-lodges.md) - [Limestone Plinth Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clifftop-house.md) - [Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler.md)