# U-Shaped Atrium Hotels JSa Designs the Hotel Volga in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City By Amy Duong | Published 2024-09-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-volga References: [design-milk](https://design-milk.com/visit-mexico-citys-boldly-experimental-architectural-heritage-at-hotel-volga/) & [redirect.viglink](https://redirect.viglink.com/?format=go&jsonp=vglnk_172615111475411&key=6ab1d62aaf9dbafae96546ba3ca1b2ac&libId=m0z4m7r40100x1tt000ULiu1ah64b&loc=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2Fvisit-mexico-citys-boldly-experimental-architectural-heritage-at-hotel-volga%2F&v=1&out=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.hotelvolga.mx%2Fen&ref=https%3A%2F%2Fdesign-milk.com%2F&title=Hotel%20Volga%20and%20Mexico%20City%E2%80%99s%20Experimental%20Architectural%20Heritage&txt=%3Cstrong%3EHotel%20Volga%3C%2Fstrong%3E)  Emerging design firm JSa has completed the [Hotel Volga](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-saint-augustine) right in the central Cuauhtémoc neighborhood. It is in Mexico City and is defined by its U-shaped atrium at the center of its structure. It is also clad with an [iron facade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrocarril-de-cuernavaca-780) for a unique experience. The main feature extends down from the basement traveling up to the skylight which turns the open-air ground floor into a spacious hub. It features 49 standard rooms and 33 deluxe guest rooms with iron screens that allow a unique social interaction through the different rooms. The co-principal of the studio, Javier Sánchez shares, “This strategy is reminiscent of the [traditional colonial cloisters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-sofia) that vibrant Mexican neighborhoods are built around. The amenities and vertical circulation of the building remain on the facade as a gesture that subverts the apparent hermeticity of the building by hinting at the vitality of its interior without completely revealing it.” Image Credit: JSa ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 28% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Atrium-centric Architecture:** Hotels designed around a central atrium can create dynamic social hubs that enhance guest interaction and communal experiences. - **Iron Facade Design:** Utilizing iron facades in hotel architecture can offer a unique aesthetic that balances modern style with historical references. - **Colonial Design Revival:** Incorporating traditional colonial design elements in modern buildings can evoke cultural heritage while attracting guests seeking an authentic experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Modern hotel designs that integrate innovative architectural features can significantly enhance the guest experience and differentiate properties in a competitive market. - **Architecture:** Architectural firms can adopt unique structural and design elements, such as central atriums and iron facades, to create visually distinctive and functional spaces. - **Tourism:** Tourism agencies can promote destinations with hotels that blend modern and traditional design, attracting travelers interested in unique and historically-inspired stays. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Skylit Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamartine.md) - [Interior Courtyard Mexican Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-ll.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Brutalist Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-mexican-hotel.md) - [Elevated Urban Luxe Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulso-hotel.md) - [Dynamic Volume Hillside Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-shi.md) - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Brutalist Hotel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-sevilla.md) - [Beachside Architectural Retreat](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suuel-hotel.md)