# Nature-Celebrating Lakeside Hotels The Hotel Seehof Has a New Pool and Wellness Area By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-02-07 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lakeside-hotel References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/887758/seehof-noa-star-network-of-architecture) & [noa.network](http://www.noa.network/en/home-1.html) Hotel Seehof is a lakeside hotel located on a high plateau near Brixen—a town in South Tirol. The family-run business is situated by the local lake Flötscher Weiher. In 2017 the hotel owners employed noa* (network of architecture) to create a wellness center, which built upon the recreational value in nature through open-concept, panorama-revealing sizable windows, transitional spaces and indoor patios. noa* created a [pool and sauna area](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balnea-spa) that "connects structurally with the surrounding landscape." The mastery of blending environments is most noticeable in the sunbathing-appropriate oblique roof top as the "green area seamlessly transitions into the surrounding forests and fruit orchards." Through installing the wellness center, the lakeside hotel offers guests not only stress-free scenery, but accompanying services to help with relaxation as well. Photo Credits: Alex Filz ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/travel) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Nature-integrated Architecture:** Develop nature-integrated architectural designs for hotels to provide a tranquil environment and enhance customer experience. - **Wellness-centered Services:** Create wellness-centered services to provide hotel guests with a relaxed and stress-free stay. - **Indoor-outdoor Transition Spaces:** Introduce indoor-outdoor transition spaces to enhance the connection of guests with nature and provide an immersive experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality and Tourism:** Embrace nature-integrated designs and introduce wellness-centered services for hotels to attract tourists seeking tranquil and immersive travel experiences. - **Architecture and Design:** Develop nature-integrated architectural designs to provide clients with unique and eco-friendly designs that enhance customer experience. - **Wellness and Lifestyle:** Partner with hotels to design wellness-centered services to support relaxation and stress-free experiences for guests. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountainous Alpine Hotel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-spa-hotel.md) - [Tranquil Reimagined Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziedlejas.md) - [Oversized Thatched-Roof Health Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lanserhof-sylt.md) - [Nature-Inspired Poolside Homestay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miyue-blue-and-white-island-pool-homestay.md) - [Nature-Rooted Family Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haus-am-lagnesberg.md) - [Nature-Connecting Vacation Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-by-the-lake.md) - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Skylight-Topped English Pool Houses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/malvern-pool-house.md) - [Healing Architecture Spa Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora.md)