# Elongated Restaurant Extensions The Best Western Baltic Hotel Now Features a Modern Extension By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-10-23 | Updated 2015-10-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/restaurant-extension References: [archdaily](http://www.archdaily.com/775824/pavilion-for-best-western-hotel-baltic-the-common-office) & [thecommonoffice.se](http://www.thecommonoffice.se/) The Best [Western Baltic Hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/il-bracco) has unveiled a unique restaurant extension that runs along the facade of the building. The hotel is located on a historic street in Sundsvall, Sweden where some of the wealthiest citizens of the country visit. A fire in 1888 however left the building damaged and dilapidated, which decreased the area's popularity. In an effort to rekindle its historic past, the Best Western decided to commission a restaurant extension of the hotel, meant to add a sense of modernism to the area. The [contemporary pavilion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bureau-de-change-2) is draped in white dotted fabric, which creates an interesting visual illusion and covers dinners from passersby. The juxtaposition between the modern design and traditional building illustrates that the city is willing to incorporate innovative architecture to help revitalize its once bustling streets. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## 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 - **Architecture Revitalization:** Opportunities for architects and builders to design unique, modern extensions to historic buildings and areas. - **Visual Illusion Design:** Opportunities for designers to create visually stunning buildings using unique materials and techniques. - **Modernizing Historic Areas:** Opportunities to help revitalize historic areas by incorporating innovative and modern design elements. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** Opportunities for hotels and restaurants to attract customers by incorporating unique and modern design elements to their buildings and facilities. - **Architecture:** Opportunities for architects to work on unique projects that bring a fresh perspective to historic areas. - **City Planning:** Opportunities for city planners to revitalize historic areas by incorporating modern design elements and attracting more visitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm.md) - [Bold Urban Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans.md) - [Mountainous Alpine Hotel Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olympic-spa-hotel.md) - [Renovated Retro Ski Lodges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/normafa-ski-lodge.md) - [Star-Shaped House Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunniva-rosenberg.md) - [Brutalist Museum Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cantabrian-maritime-museum.md) - [Famed Paintings-Covered Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frescohallen.md) - [Introspective Charred Pine Extension](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-with-a-hidden-atrium.md) - [Curved Vintage Home Extensions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drpa.md)