# Green Glass Hotels The Opposite House Hotel in Beijing is the Epitome of Modern Design By Chalaine Mantha | Published 2011-04-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/opposite-house-hotel References: [notventures.notcot.org](http://notventures.notcot.org/post/1840/) & [tablettalk](http://tablettalk.com/2011/04/11/tablet10-opposite-house/) The Opposite House hotel has been newly built in the diplomatic district of Beijing, China. The hotel was created by the famous architect Kengo Kuma and was designed by the Neri & Hu Design and Research Office. The name Opposite House is special because in Chinese it pertains to what Tablet Talk states is "the guest wing of a sìhéyuàn, Beijing’s distinctive four-sided courtyard homes." The Opposite House hotel wants guests to feel calm and relaxed in this luxurious retreat. The outside of the hotel immediately looks intriguing with its bright green glass. As soon as you step inside you are greeted with an abundance of color in every direction; bright oranges, yellows, blue and purples fill the hotel with uplifting colors. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Hospitality:** The use of green glass in hotel construction could set a trend for a more environmentally friendly hospitality industry. - **Modern Hotel Designs:** The Opposite House Hotel's unique design could inspire a trend for more modern, architecturally unique hotels. - **Colorful Interior Design:** The Opposite House Hotel's bold use of bright colors could spark a trend for bolder and more unconventional interior design in the hospitality industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The use of sustainable and unique design elements presented in The Opposite House Hotel could disrupt the traditional hospitality industry, prompting a shift towards more eco-conscious and contemporary hotels. - **Architecture and Design:** Architects and designers within the industry could be inspired by The Opposite House Hotel's use of color, unique materials and contemporary architecture, leading to more innovation in hotel design. - **Construction:** Advancements in sustainable construction and the use of more unconventional building materials such as green glass, could disrupt the traditional construction industry, leading to a shift towards more environmentally conscious and artistically driven construction methods. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md) - [Contemporary Sleek Boutique Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ni-hao-hotel.md) - [Colour Immersion Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mandarin-oriental-suite.md) - [Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bi-design-house.md) - [Home-Comfort Muted Tonal Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yingnflo.md) - [Whimsical Urban Hotel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artyzen-new-bund-31.md) - [Modern Traditional Japanese Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shinmozen.md) - [Carbon-Positive Dynamic Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-hotel.md) - [Lush Surroundings Glass Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-house-1.md)