# Colonialism Meets Minimalism in Mexico La Purificadora By Juan Carlos Bonilla | Published 2007-09-05 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-purificadora References: [designhotels](http://www.designhotels.com//hotels/americas/mexico/puebla/la_purificadora_puebla_mexico#) & [lapurificadora](http://www.lapurificadora.com/) This hotel is an eclectic mix of [modern and retro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel). Located in one of Mexico's most interesting cities, La Purificadora gives you a unique environment with clear lines, high color and beautifully detailed art. The result is very cool and chic; you will feel like you're in the middle of the modern age, with spectacular views of Puebla and punches of luxurious colonial flair. **Implications** - Remarkably, La Purificadora was previously a 19th century water purifying center in the colonial city of Puebla. In order to maintain the building's environmentally inspired aesthetic, architect Ricardo Legorreta designed the structure to use as many of its ancestor's [existing materials as possible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pilgrm-hotel). The result is that the 26-room hotel is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) > [Reviews](https://www.trendhunter.com/reviews) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Eclectic Minimalism:** Embracing a mix of modern and retro elements to create a unique and chic aesthetic. - **Environmental Inspired Design:** Utilizing existing materials and maintaining the historical significance of a location to create a sustainable and visually appealing space. - **Heritage Tourism:** Transforming historic buildings into hotels or tourist attractions to preserve cultural heritage and offer immersive experiences. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Opportunity for hotels and resorts to redefine their aesthetic by blending traditional and contemporary design elements. - **Architecture:** Opportunity for architects and designers to utilize existing structures and materials to create sustainable and visually stunning spaces. - **Tourism:** Opportunity for destinations to attract heritage tourism by preserving and repurposing historic sites for immersive experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Mexican Suite Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paradero.md) - [Minimal Wooden Lush Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boca-de-agua.md) - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Sustainable Earthy-Toned Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delek-tulum.md) - [Local Craft-Incorporated Hotel Redesigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puro-hotel.md) - [Revitalized Retro Hotel Interiors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimpton-los-monteros-hotel.md) - [Femininity-Exploring Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xique-boutique-hotel.md) - [Treehouse-Style Tranquil Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frida-escobedo.md) - [Vegetal Concrete Mexican Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-yuma.md)