# Urbanized Spa Cabins The Urban Therme is an Outdoor Spa Cabin with a View of Chicago's Skyline By Ady Floyd | Published 2015-08-25 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-cabin References: [justdesignnews](http://www.justdesignnews.com/urban-therme-spa-chicago-lakefront-kiosk-proposal/) & [kylebigart](http://www.kylebigart.com/) Kyle Bigart, Andrew Sommerville and Alex Paulette created the design concept for this luxurious and [heated outdoor spa cabin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aquila-sauna). Titled 'Urban Therme,' the concept is essentially a large spa cabin that features hot tubs and an L-shaped window to provider guests with a view of Chicago's skyline. The cabin will [sit on the lakefront](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watercave), which allows guests to utilize the otherwise vacant space during the long winter months. The spa itself draws inspiration from [Roman architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora). While the main purpose is to allow guests to relax in a heated spa with views of the beautiful snow-covered city, it will also be a useful patio for the summer season as well. The dual-functioning cabin will allow the city of Chicago to use the facility as a year-round retreat for tourists and local citizens alike. Although the spa is merely a concept, the creators are hopeful to go forward with the construction process. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Luxurious Spa Cabins:** This trend presents an opportunity for the hospitality industry to offer guests a unique and luxurious spa experience in outdoor cabins. - **Year-round Outdoor Retreats:** This trend suggests a disruptive innovation opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to create outdoor retreats that can be used in all seasons, attracting both tourists and locals. - **Combining Nature and Architecture:** This trend showcases an opportunity for the design and construction industry to create structures that seamlessly blend with nature, providing guests with stunning views and a serene environment. ### Where This Applies - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on this trend by incorporating luxurious outdoor spa cabins in their offerings, providing guests with a unique and memorable experience. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can create year-round outdoor retreats, like the Urban Therme, to attract visitors and boost tourism in different seasons. - **Design and Construction:** The design and construction industry can explore the idea of combining nature and architecture, creating structures that offer breathtaking views and a harmonious connection with the environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tranquil Reimagined Wellness Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ziedlejas.md) - [Ultra-Immersive Spa Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-dome.md) - [Hammam-Inspired Sauna Cubicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logica-plus.md) - [Comprehensive Spa Wellness Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spa-wellness-experience.md) - [Contemporary Public Bathhouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/round-about-baths.md) - [Portable Luxury Saunas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thermowood-minicube-sauna.md) - [Sight-Seeing Hot Tubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicago-electric-boat-company.md) - [Culturally Influenced Residential Spas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dibdo-francis-kr.md) - [Healing Architecture Spa Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inns-of-aurora.md)