# Monolithic Ski Lodges 'Stage of Forest' is a Mysterious Mountaintop Lookout By Joey Haar | Published 2018-01-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stage-of-forest References: [archdaily](https://www.archdaily.com/887148/stage-of-forest-meta-project) 'Stage of Forest', a ski lodge at the Songhua Lake Resort in Jilin, China, sits atop a hill where the forest transforms into a groomed run. The lookout and lodge, which was designed by META-Project, offers spectacular vistas of the surrounding mountain range, and it also gives skiers a view of the precipitous drop that awaits them. Aside from its broad, open deck that looks out over the mountains, Stage of Forest has a porthole window embedded in its floor. This lets those in the building take a look down the ski hill to both gauge conditions and get excited for the upcoming run. Poised on a heavy concrete base, the building's main feature is made of wood, and it cantilevers in two directions to increase that illusion of lightness. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Ski Lodges:** As consumers become more environmentally conscious, there is an opportunity for ski resorts to design and build more sustainable and eco-friendly lodges to attract guests. - **Technology-enabled Ski Resorts:** Emerging technologies like augmented reality and machine learning can be used by ski resorts to provide customized and immersive experiences for guests. - **Luxury Ski Accommodations:** The rising demand for high-end ski vacation experiences provides opportunities for ski resorts to invest in luxury accommodations and amenities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality Industry:** The hospitality industry can capitalize on the trend of monolithic ski lodges by designing and building unique and captivating ski resorts that offer a memorable experience for guests. - **Architecture and Design Industry:** The architecture and design industry can embrace the trend of monolithic ski lodges by creating innovative and visually stunning structures that incorporate sustainable materials and modern technologies. - **Tourism Industry:** The tourism industry can leverage the trend of monolithic ski lodges by promoting ski resorts as a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a unique and immersive vacation experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mountainous Holiday Ski Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/not-a-hotel-rusutsu.md) - [Elevated Forest Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/columbia-river-valley-lookout.md) - [Architectural Tranquil Cabin Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-londges.md) - [Artful Elevated Timber Treehouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/secret-camp.md) - [Elevated Mountain Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-cadree-perche.md) - [Cliff Edge Wooden Cabins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bolder-star-lodges.md) - [Stone-Like Discreet Glass Viewpoints](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drifting-stones.md) - [Black-Timber Stealthy Pavilions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dropstop.md) - [Forest-Treetop Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/more-cabin.md)