# Sea Creature Architecture The Soneva Kiri Resort Den is Inspired by the Manta Ray By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-28 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soneva-kiri-resort-den References: [sixsenses-privateresidences-sonevakiri](http://www.sixsenses-privateresidences-sonevakiri.com/the-den.html) & [24h.eu](http://www.24h.eu/) I'm sure kids will get a kick out of the Soneva Kiri Resort Den, a children s activity and learning center. This peculiar piece will encourage kids to use their imagination and pretend that they have just been swallowed by a giant Manta Ray. Designed by Dutch firm 24H-architecture, the Soneva Kiri Resort Den is entirely made out of bamboo. Not only does it embrace nature via its materials and looks, it also houses activities to raise children s ecological awareness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Architecture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop sustainable and environmentally friendly building materials and designs for various industries. - **Immersive Learning Centers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create interactive and engaging educational spaces that foster imagination and creativity in children. - **Nature-inspired Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate elements from nature into architectural projects to create unique and captivating spaces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate nature-inspired and sustainable design concepts into resorts and hotels to provide guests with unique and eco-conscious experiences. - **Education:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop innovative learning centers that combine hands-on activities, technology, and immersive experiences to enhance the educational process. - **Construction:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of bamboo and other sustainable materials in construction projects to create more environmentally friendly and cost-effective buildings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coastal Shiny Cantilevered Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Dolphin-Shaped Tranquil Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dolphin-villa.md) - [Rustic Ruin-Inspired Aquariums](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-sea-of-cortez-research-center.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md) - [Stone-Textured Island Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patina-maldives.md) - [Temple-Inspired Idyllic Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k-residence-1.md) - [Eco-Friendly Luxury Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-villas.md) - [Fiji Ocean-Front Estate Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-house.md)