# Igloo Eateries The Hoto Fudo Noodle Restaurant in Japan By Katherinev123 | Published 2010-01-08 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoto-fudo-noodle References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2010/01/07/hoto-fudo-by-takashi-hosaka-architects/) & [hosakatakeshi](http://www.hosakatakeshi.com/) There is no snow around the Hoto Fudo noodle restaurant near Mount Fuji in Japan, but that doesn’t mean it can’t look like an igloo. According to the designers, [Japanese studio Takeshi Hosaka Architects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ginza-41), the [igloo-shaped Hoto Fudo noodle restaurant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hata-dome) is made from soft geometry. The [curved, reinforced concrete shell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-never-hut) with openings allows for air circulation into the building and also ensures that rain falls at the edges of the interior. The images of the Hoto Fudo noodle restaurant in this gallery are photographs by Koji Fujii and [Nacasa & Partners](http://www.nacasa.co.jp/). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Igloo-shaped Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to create unique and visually appealing structures using unconventional shapes and materials. - **Sustainable Building Design:** Potential for architects to incorporate environmentally friendly features into their designs, such as using natural ventilation systems. - **Cultural Influenced Design:** Opportunity to incorporate cultural elements and references into architectural designs, creating a unique and immersive experience for customers. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** Hotels, restaurants, and resorts can leverage igloo-shaped architecture to create distinctive and memorable dining experiences. - **Architecture:** Architects and designers can explore sustainable building design and cultural influences when creating modern structures and spaces. - **Tourism:** Tourist attractions and destinations can attract visitors by incorporating unique architectural designs and providing immersive cultural experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Textile Igloo Bedrooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takk.md) - [Villa-Transformed Hot Pot Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gud-restaurant.md) - [Japanese Farmhouse-Inspired Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uchi.md) - [Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/muiltipurpose-japanese-building.md) - [Pop-Up Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/niseko-confidential.md) - [Compacted Earth Restaurant Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quisimangia.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Intimate Noodle Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/calgary-noodle-bar.md)