# Contemporary Capsule Hotels The Pod by Formwerkz Architects Offers Trendy Communal Living By Leslie Chen | Published 2013-08-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-pod-by-formwerkz-architects References: [indesignlive.asia](http://www.indesignlive.asia/articles/projects/The-Pod-by-Formwerkz-Architects) & [formwerkz](http://www.formwerkz.com/) The Pod by Formwerkz Architects is Singapore's newest [capsule hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-pod) that offers comfort, convenience and modern living. Following the usual capsule style hotel that originated in Japan, The Pod features [cabin-like rooms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nature-pod) that are designed to only fit a bed and are often stacked on top of one another like bunk beds - but with more privacy. Located on Beach Road, close to the financial district as well as a popular shopping area, this hotel "looks to 'fill the gap' between [budget hostels and conventional hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm)," according to indesignlive. Featuring contemporary common living areas and privacy-focused rooms with 300-thread count sheets as well as personal lockers, The Pod by Formwerkz Architectz offers luxury to those who don't mind living in close quarters. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 63% | 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) > [Modern](https://www.trendhunter.com/modern) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Capsule Hotels:** The trend of capsule hotels provides an opportunity for innovative accommodation solutions that offer comfort and convenience in limited spaces. - **Communal Living:** The trend of communal living spaces opens up opportunities for creating modern, shared living environments that prioritize privacy and individual comfort. - **Luxury Budget Accommodation:** The trend of luxury budget accommodation allows for disruptive innovation in the hospitality industry by combining affordable prices with high-end amenities and services. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can leverage the trend of capsule hotels and communal living spaces to create unique and cost-effective accommodation options. - **Real Estate:** The real estate industry can explore innovative designs and layouts for communal living spaces, catering to the growing demand for affordable but luxurious housing. - **Travel and Tourism:** The travel and tourism industry can benefit from the trend of luxury budget accommodation by offering attractive and comfortable lodging options for budget-conscious travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Solo Office Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/work-capsules.md) - [Futuristic Capsule House Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capsule-house.md) - [Prefabricated Miniature Home Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cpsula.md) - [All-Glass Mesmerizing Compact Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaufort-bushland-retreat.md) - [Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pod-collection.md) - [Prefab Timber Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forest-nests-treepod-project.md) - [Workplace Wellness Capsule Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iris-meditation-pod.md) - [Vertical Nap Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/napping-pods.md) - [Next-Generation Egg-Shaped Tiny Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecocapsule-nextgen.md)