# Floral Architecture Floating Restaurants Thilina Liyanage Designs the Nelumbo Sustainably By Amy Duong | Published 2024-11-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nelumbo References: [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/ThilinaLiyanage)  [Thilina](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-water-lily) Liyanage designs the Nelumbo, which is an innovative [floating restaurant on water](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis) reflecting the look of a lotus flower in full bloom. The silhouette is marvelous with a poetic form that nods to nature and design. When guests enter, they immediately experience a serene and immersive welcome. Architecturally, the Nelumbo is beautiful and is further backed by its commitment to sustainability. The main building is made from [bamboo materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-cabin), which reflects the eco-build due to its natural strength and flexibility. The canvas roof tops off the building in a way that looks like petals opening up in full bloom. Visually and structurally, the roof is lightweight and then backed by resistant properties as the organic shape reflects nature aesthetics. Image Credit: Thilina Liyanage ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 30% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sustainable Floating Structures:** The creation of floating restaurants using eco-friendly materials highlights advancements in sustainable architecture. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Architectural designs that mimic natural forms, like lotus flowers, offer a novel approach to building aesthetics and functionality. - **Immersive Guest Experiences:** Developments in creating serene, immersive environments within hospitality venues elevate the guest experience significantly. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sustainable Architecture:** Incorporating bamboo and other natural materials into building projects aligns with the growing demand for eco-conscious construction. - **Hospitality Design:** The hospitality industry is increasingly leveraging unique, nature-inspired designs to differentiate and enhance guest experiences. - **Green Tech and Innovations:** Floating infrastructure solutions are part of broader green innovations shaping the future of urban and rural developments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lotus Flower-Inspired Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lotus-villa.md) - [Nature-Inspired Floral Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-water-lily.md) - [Fire Lily-Inspired Observation Decks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wetland-observation-deck.md) - [Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overwater-restaurant.md) - [Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa.md) - [Lily-Shaped Reusable Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srivan.md) - [Lotus-Inspired Floating Water Purifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floatis.md) - [Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/one-future.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md)