# Unconventional Luxury Dwellings The W Seattle by Skylab Architecture Pushes Design Boundaries By Jana Pijak | Published 2012-07-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-seattle-by-skylab-architecture References: [frameweb](http://www.frameweb.com/news/w-seattle-by-skylab-architecture) & [skylabarchitecture](http://www.skylabarchitecture.com/) The W Seattle by [Skylab Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab-office) strays from the traditional [luxury hotel design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hotel-hans). The future-friendly interior features an unconventional concept embracing modern architectural elements and an abundance of ornament. Playing with scale, architect Jeff Kovel and his team infused this space with a mix of nostalgic and futuristic focal points. Staying true to the exclusive W Hotel aesthetic, the firm aimed to capture Seattle's trademarks with its dynamic design. From the monorail to the space needle, the W Seattle by Skylab Architecture shines a light on a myriad of design elements that make the city famous. From stacked pillars and aircraft cabin inspired viewing docks to a Native American tribute sculpture, this alluring interior is unlike any [luxe hotel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pulso-hotel) in North America. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 47% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Unconventional Luxury Design:** Architects and designers can push the boundaries of traditional luxury design by infusing unique, future-friendly elements that create new and exciting interiors. - **Playing with Scale:** Exploring new ways to approach scale can create unique, eye-catching focal points in architecture and design. - **Tribute Sculptures:** Incorporating elements of cultural traditions and paying tribute to historical figures can add depth and meaning to interior design projects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** Luxury hotels and resorts can differentiate themselves by creating one-of-a-kind, unforgettable interiors that exceed guests’ expectations. - **Architecture:** Architects can incorporate unconventional, future-friendly design elements to create striking, functional spaces that prioritize form and function. - **Interior Design:** Interior designers can express their creativity and push the boundaries of traditional design by incorporating unique focal points and elements drawn from various cultural traditions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Brick Properties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/populus-seattle.md) - [Modern Apartment Hotel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bob-w-stockholm.md) - [Cozy Contemporary Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodlark-hotel.md) - [Modern Functionalist-Style Tuscan Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/w-florence.md) - [Wabi Sabi-Inspired Wellness Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kod-hotel.md) - [City-Overlooking Tranquil Hotels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellustar.md) - [Wooden Clad Jagged Residences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shed-architecture-and-design.md) - [Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skylab-office.md) - [Sculptural Concrete Hotel Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleeping-lab.md)