# Twisted Hotels The Nhow Amsterdam RAI Hotel Will Be the Tallest Hotel in the Netherlands By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nhow-amsterdam-rai References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/oma-nhow-amsterdam-rai-hotel/37380/) & [amsterdam.nl](http://www.amsterdam.nl/zuidas/english/news/2015/skyline-zuidas/) The Nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel isn't just a place for people to stay, but it will function as an attraction itself by virtue of its tremendous, [twisted design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marison-heler). Designed by [OMA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafted-world-exhibition-1), ths hotel will be situated at the Amsterdam RAI exhibition center. The building's structure will consist of a trio of separate sections that will appear to be rotated or twisted on a central vertical axis. Despite this unique design, the building will aesthetically fit in with the existing RAI development. In addition to functioning as a hotel, the Nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel will also be home to a number of other facilities including a television studio, a gallery, a sculpture garden and a spa. The top of the building will feature a [restaurant and skybar with spectacular views](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apartment-with-a-view) of the Dutch capital. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Twisted Architecture:** The twisted design of the Nhow Amsterdam RAI hotel presents an opportunity for the architecture industry to explore new and innovative building structures. - **Hotel Attractions:** Hotels that offer unique attractions like television studios, galleries, sculpture gardens, and spas can disrupt the hospitality industry by providing a memorable and immersive experience for guests. - **Vertical Axis Buildings:** Buildings that are constructed with sections rotated or twisted on a central vertical axis can potentially revolutionize the construction industry, offering new and visually striking architectural possibilities. ### Where This Applies - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can benefit from the twisted design trend by experimenting with unconventional building structures and creating visually impactful designs. - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can take inspiration from hotels like Nhow Amsterdam RAI to create immersive experiences and offer unique attractions to enhance guest stays. - **Construction:** The construction industry can explore new techniques and materials to construct buildings with sections rotated or twisted on a central vertical axis, opening up new possibilities for architectural design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Water Tower-Transformed Apartments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amsterdamsestraatweg-water-tower.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Twisted Concrete Tower Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alta-tower.md) - [City-Overlooking Tranquil Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellustar.md) - [Cut-Out Structural Narrow Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-rakuragu.md) - [Captivating Viewpoint-Integrated Exhibitions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portlantis.md) - [Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acromnia-orbital-hotel.md) - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md)