The Aeon Hotel is a wellness center in South Tyrol, designed by the Network of Architecture, otherwise known as NAO. The NAO created the hotel with a timber-clad exterior. Its jagged facades are connected by a corridor hidden beneath an artificial hill, making for a dynamic structure.
NAO drew on the vernacular barn structures of the site's neighboring guesthouse. The Aeon Hotel is made from local timber, which creates gabled forms that appear broken apart. The building's separating structures reveal balconies and terraces that overlook the Italian countryside, creating small places of respite for guests. The design was inspired by the surrounding landscape. Guests at the wellness hotel experience the landscape flowing through the building, creating unity and harmony.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Timber-clad Architecture
- There is an opportunity for companies producing timber building materials to capitalize on the trend of incorporating sustainable and natural materials into modern architecture.
- Wellness Tourism
- There is an opportunity for the tourism industry to focus on holistic wellbeing by providing specialized and personalized experiences which help guests to relax and rejuvenate.
- Nature-inspired Design
- There is an opportunity for companies to create designs that are inspired by nature, emphasizing the importance of sustainable materials and minimizing environmental impact while creating stunning structures.
Sectors Adopting This
- Construction
- The construction industry has an opportunity to create sustainable structures using timber and other natural materials.
- Hospitality
- The hospitality industry can create unique guest experiences by providing holistic wellness facilities in nature-inspired settings.
- Interiors
- The interiors industry can promote sustainability by sourcing natural, locally-sourced materials for furniture, linens, and decor in eco-conscious hotel design.
