While a lot of construction and architecture involves the destruction of the nature surrounding it, this integrated landscape hotel was built with a very different process.
The 'Nashare Hotel' was designed by 'C + Architects' and is located in Xiamen, China. It is quite small with only 12 bedrooms but despite its subtle outside appearance, the rooms all feature enormous boulders. The boulders were once part of the rocky landscape of Xiamen and rather than move or destroy them, C + Architects designed around them.
While it is not a common sight to see a rustic hotel room that has walls made up of enormous boulders that jut out into the room, it certainly makes for a powerful design statement.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Nature-inspired Architecture
- Opportunities for construction firms and architects to work with natural landscapes by incorporating pre-existing natural elements for sustainable hotels.
- Ecotourism
- Opportunities for the hospitality industry in developing ecotourism resorts and hotels that blend nature and architecture for conscious consumers.
- Sustainability in Hotel Construction
- Opportunities for hotel developers to create sustainable spaces by reducing negative impacts on the environment.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Building & Construction
- Opportunities for companies within the construction industry to incorporate sustainable and ecologically responsible designs for hotel architecture.
- Hospitality & Tourism
- Opportunities for the hospitality industry to cater to eco-tourism customers by offering sustainable and nature-inspired accommodations.
- Sustainable Development
- Opportunities for sustainable development companies to offer services to hotel developers in designing and constructing eco-friendly accommodation units.
