# Looping Mountain View Hotels Images of the Lofoten Opera Hotel by Snøhetta Have Been Unveiled By Allen Taylor | Published 2014-03-20 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lofoten-opera-hotel References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2014/03/19/snohetta-lofoten-opera-hotel-norway-island/) & [snohetta](http://snohetta.com/project/136-lofoten-opera-hotel) Architecture firm [Snøhetta](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1) has unveiled pictures of it's design for a unbelievable [mountain view hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usm). The Lofoten Opera Hotel will be located in Norway's Lofoten island chain. The construction is expected to start later this year. The hotel is situated on a site in Glåpen, offering views of a nearby mountain range and across the sea to the south and west. The hotel is a low-rise structure that will [loop around a central courtyard](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-house) while still being able to offer spectacular views of the scenery. Snøhetta made a statement saying, "the spectacular view and the feeling of being 'in the middle' of the elements are the premier qualities of the site." The 11,000 square-metre building will incorporate spas, seawater basins, hiking resources and an amphitheater. The curved building will house a mix of hotels and apartments. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 55% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mountain View Hotels:** The trend of designing hotels with stunning mountain views is growing, offering opportunities for architects and hospitality industry professionals to create unique and immersive experiences for guests. - **Low-rise Structures:** The trend of constructing low-rise structures in scenic locations allows for greater integration with the natural environment and provides opportunities for sustainable and eco-friendly design solutions. - **Mixed-use Buildings:** The trend of combining hotel and apartment spaces in a single building provides versatility in catering to different types of travelers, creating potential for innovative hospitality concepts and revenue streams. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** Architects can capitalize on the trend of mountain view hotels by designing innovative structures that maximize the visual impact of natural scenery while ensuring guest comfort and functionality. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of low-rise structures and mixed-use buildings to offer unique and immersive experiences to guests, attracting those seeking tranquility and connection with nature. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore opportunities in developing scenic locations for mountain view hotels, creating value through innovative designs and incorporating eco-friendly features that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Zenith Retreat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-1.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-star-lodges.md) - [Mountainous Alpine Hotel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-spa-hotel.md) - [Angular Educational Facilities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oarvemtta.md) - [Multifunctional Angled Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vertikal-nydalen.md) - [Mountaintop Viewpoint Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trojena.md) - [Mountainous Hikers Refuge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refuge-de-barroud.md) - [Single-Clad Alps Viewing Tower](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/top-of-alpbachtal.md)