# Wave-Forming Architecture The Taj Hotel Concept is Sure to Make a Splash in Mumbai By Alex Scott | Published 2010-04-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taj-hotel-concept References: [plusmood](http://plusmood.com/2010/04/taj-lands-end-taj-hotel-yazdani-studio-of-cannon-design/) & [yazdanistudio](http://www.yazdanistudio.com/) The Taj Hotel concept is set in [Mumbai, India](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/le-meridien-hotels-resorts) and features an aesthetic that is sure to light up the city's waterfront. The concept behind the [wave-like structure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaazh-house) was to create a feeling of seamlessness and a sense of community that is often lacking in hotels. Created by the Yazdani Studio of Cannon Design, the Taj Hotel concept is meant to blend together with the edge of the sea to create some stunning oceanside architecture. This place is just one of a long list of [exotic hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shebara-resort) that I am going to visit once I make my way over to Asia. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 18% | 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) > [Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/architecture) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Ocean-inspired Architecture:** Opportunities to develop unique and aesthetic structures that draw inspiration from the ocean and other natural elements. - **Community-oriented Hotels:** Potential to create hotels that promote social connections, community, and a more personal experience for guests. - **Seamless and Blended Designs:** Innovation can come from seamlessly blending structures with their surroundings for unique and elegant designs. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** Innovative hotels and resorts can set themselves apart by offering unique experiences through ocean-inspired architecture and community-oriented design. - **Architecture and Design:** There is potential to develop new techniques and styles for blending structures seamlessly with their surrounding environment, drawing inspiration from natural elements like the ocean. - **Tourism:** Creating unique and beautiful destinations that offer community-oriented experiences can attract more tourists looking for a more personalized and social travel experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pyramid-Inspired Hotel Suites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kymaia-hotel.md) - [Sci-Fi Coastal Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/epicon.md) - [Floating Eco-Tourist Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-bay.md) - [VIbrantly Designed Holiday Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baia-villas.md) - [Historic Beachside Mediterranean Resorts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montecarlo-beach.md) - [Organic Cliffside Retreats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intaaya-retreat.md) - [Zen-Inspired Tranquil Villas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/villa-tabebuia.md) - [Riverside Scenic Calming Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boatyard-hotel.md) - [Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kod-hotel.md)