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The World’s Skinniest Hotel measures just 9.1 feet in width

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Designed by Sahabat Selojene, the Piturooms in Indonesia is one of the skinniest hotels in the world! It only has a width of 280 cm, and is an ingenious solution to combating a challenging and complicated inner-city plot. It is nestled in Central Java on a narrow site that is stuffed between an alleyway, a neighboring garden, and surrounding homes. This little space had a lot of potential, and the hotel owners wanted to turn the lack of space into a highlight, converting it into a unique skinny hotel!

Designer: Sahabet Selojene

Piturooms has a height of 55 feet and a length of 31 feet. It features a well-designed interior that accommodates seven hotel rooms, an entrance lobby, a compact lounge, as well as a small outdoor terrace area close to the top of the building. A crisscrossing staircase functions as the focal point of the space, with all the hotel rooms placed around it. There is a tiny elevator as well which is intended for luggage and disabled access. The seven hotel rooms feature different color schemes and house a double bed, TV, and bathroom with shower, sink, and toilet.

“With a size of only 2.8 x 3 x 2.4 m [9.1 x 9.8 x 7.8 ft], each room has the ability to provide an intimate shell of a primitive sleeping nest while still addressing modern living with its compact yet fully equipped amenities in its interior,” said Sahabat Selojene. “The addition of various original artwork in each room introduces an even more personal touch and acts as a starting point for each different theme.

Selojene connected the various rooms, floating steps, and the narrow corridor with grating as flooring to build a unique transparent and see-through effect inside the entire building. This gives the space a larger and more expansive feel, providing it with a certain openness. The openness also allows air streams to be generated between the external walls and the opaque canopy on every floor.

The Piturooms makes for a unique and comfortable stay in the heart of Central Java. If you’re interested in staying, you can book a room for almost US$55  per night.

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NEOM Siranna resort hotel looks like a fantasy castle carved from a mountainside

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When people speak of hotels, they probably think of towering buildings in the middle of cities or near beaches and tourist hot spots. Few will probably imagine one built on desert landscapes, surrounded by imposing mountains on one end and a sea on the other. They probably wouldn’t even be able to imagine how the hotel would be composed of towering spires that seem to be made from the very same rock as the mountains. That combination of elements, however, is exactly what NEOM’s latest ambitious project is proposing, creating a picturesque tourism escape that resembles fantasy or sci-fi fortresses built from mountains, which is actually also the blueprint for this hotel and residence dream.

Designer: NEOM

Imagine riding a boat across a sea and gazing at an imposing mountain range across the horizon. As you near the coast, you notice what seem to be stone pillars rising from the ground, their shadows during the day and lights at night casting an almost otherworldly atmosphere around them. This majestic view is actually your destination, and that’s the kind of adventure that the Siranna is meant to offer, a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and a journey into an ultra-luxurious and dreamy location where sea, mountains, and wadi intersect.

To be built on the Gulf of Aqaba coastline in Saudi Arabia, the Siranna is a complex that will be home to a 65-key hotel and 35 exclusive residences that promise top-of-the-line resort amenities, from beach clubs to spas to wellness facilities. Despite the seemingly dry environment, the experience will also include outdoor adventures, whether on foot or on horseback, to explore the awe-inspiring landscapes that surround this man-made structure. Even the way you get to Siranna will be a breathtaking journey that starts with a boat ride to a secluded bay and then a trek through the mountain’s natural rock formations before finally reaching the property.

The design of the architecture is quite unique and distinctive, with hexagonal pillars that make up both the vertical buildings as well as horizontal spaces. The towers have a single window that runs through the height of the pillar, resulting in a rather striking vertical pattern of lights at night. If you’ve ever seen fictional cities or castles built on the side of mountains, this rather unusual space definitely fits the bill.

Just as unusual as its design is the actual construction of Siranna, intended to support sustainable living and conservation at the same time. The hotel is almost literally carved into the mountainside, allowing it to seamlessly blend with its surroundings while also minimizing intervention in nature and preserving the surrounding landscape. In an age where skyscrapers are eating up the land and blocking the skies for the sake of human convenience, the NEOM Siranna represents an escape not only from the mundane but also from the devastation we inflict on the planet.

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NEOM coastal resort and hotel concept looks straight out of a sci-fi movie

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High-rise buildings seem to be the trending design in architecture, but some visionaries plan to take that to the extreme. Concepts and even actual construction of buildings seem to defy logic and physics in order to create a striking skyline that will be remembered for centuries. With their riches and resources, countries such as the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia seem to be in a race to erect towering structures that will provide not only shelter but also the ultimate luxury, unlocking vistas that would be unimaginable by current standards. The latest dream to be revealed would take root on the Gulf of Aqaba in northwestern Saudi Arabia, where not just one or even two but three towers will rise like sharp needles that pierce the heavens to offer a lavish escape from the stresses of the future.

Designer: NEOM

The Gulf of Aqaba, which forms one of the northern tips of the Red Sea, paints quite a dramatic picture because of the marriage of two geographical extremes: a coastal strip and a desert plain. Erecting skyscrapers would mar this picturesque scenery, but having just two creates an even more striking effect, like alien obelisks rising from the sands to act as portals to other worlds. It is perhaps not by coincidence that NEOM describes the Epicon as a gateway to the future, particularly the future of hotel and resort tourism for the region.

The main structure of the hotel concept is two asymmetrical towers, one 275 meters (902 feet) in height, the other only 225 meters (739 feet). The 41 key hotel and luxury residences comprise 14 suites and apartments and the two towers are connected by an elevated platform with exposed structural beams. In fact, the entire design of the Epicon towers has this industrial aesthetic from a distance, enhancing the mystique of the structure and creating a distinctive skyline that easily promotes the resort by itself.

This key motif is also employed in the Epicon resort that lines up the coastal shore, featuring 120 rooms and 45 residential beach villas. The single tower mirrors the twin hotel skyscrapers on a smaller scale, creating a play on perspective that serves to magnify the imposing presence of the twin towers. The distance between these two amenities generates an atmosphere of adventure and travel when going from one location to the other as if journeying between different worlds connected by a common vision and culture.

This otherworldly theme is especially evident at night when those structural beams are illuminated to create a visual not unlike futuristic towers from science fiction. It’s designed to invoke feelings of awe, wonder, and curiosity, inviting people from all walks of life to lose themselves in a luxurious experience away from the mind-numbing routines of daily life. The resort and hotel may be envisioned to offer first-class experiences and world-class service when it finally opens its doors, but Epicon’s design alone already entices visitors with epic moments of luxury, peace, and inspiration.

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This Nordic Hotel’s Architecture Blends Beautifully into the Organic Snow-Capped Mountain Slopes

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Combining luxurious architecture and natural camouflage together, Mertcan Güldilek’s Nordic Breeze hotel is easy to miss when viewed from above. As you descend into the valley, however, the gorgeous hotel becomes more apparent with its unique blend of the snow-white facade and wrap-around glass. Created using AI, Güldilek’s architectural concept shows how organic design can blend beautifully into a landscape, complementing it rather than contrasting it.

Designer: Mertcan Güldilek

The AI experimentations take on a rather organic design reminiscent of Ross Lovegrove’s work. The hotel’s facade is difficult to really describe as it flows quite like the mountain slope. In the negative areas created by the facade, Güldilek adds running edge-to-edge windows that help residents/patrons get a sprawling panoramic view of the landscape ahead of them.

“The hotel emerges in the heart of the Swedish valley, inviting guests to a refuge that seamlessly blends with its breathtaking surroundings,” says Güldilek. “The organic approach to design ensures that the hotel becomes an extension of the surrounding nature, creating a sense of unity that calms and inspires.”

Envisioned for Storglaciären, Sweden, these hotels are located in the valleys of a snowcapped mountain range, alongside a glacial river that adds to the hotel’s charm. Multiple iterations of the hotel’s design see it nestled on top of the glacial river, giving patrons a stunning shimmering view of the snowcapped landscape along with its reflection. Sunrises and sunsets would look amazing here for 6 months in the year!

“As the sun descends, casting its golden rays across the land, the hotel radiates a warm and inviting aura that draws guests in,” adds Güldilek. “The golden hour lighting envelops the building, illuminating every detail and infusing the surroundings with a magical quality.”

Different iterations also play with volumes, adding multiple wings and levels to the architecture for a dynamic appeal. Each hotel room therefore has a unique view of what’s around them, creating a bespoke experience for everyone who comes to visit the conceptual Nordic Breeze hotel!

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Meet The World’s Largest Floating Infinity Pool At Lake Como

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Nestled against the foothills of the Alps, Lake Como has been a holiday destination for the rich and famous since ages galore. Although I haven’t been, I’ve been busy manifesting it, so who knows, hopefully, we’ll experience some Lake Como soon! The 19th-century Villa Roccabruna is tucked away in the stunning greenery of a botanical park on the lake’s southeast shores. The beautiful property features bold neoclassical lines and is an absurdly romantic space that was once the home of Italy’s iconic opera singer Giuditta Pasta. Now the property has been transformed into a hotel by the Mandarin Oriental group, and it recently launched a 40m floating infinity pool!

Designer: Herzog & de Meuron 

Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, the floating infinity pool is an absolute beauty to look at! And also it is the largest in the world! The hotel was designed by Herzog & de Meuron as well, and it features 21 rooms, 52 suites, two restaurants, an award-winning lower-level spa, and two standalone villas. The pool is a subtle yet beautiful addition that perfectly complements the villa’s architecture, as well as the lower vaulted stone colonnade that supports it.

The infinity pool has been finished in a dark local Cardoso sandstone, and it is designed to seamlessly and harmoniously blend into the lake’s cobalt blue waters. The impressive infinity edge of the cake creates an optical illusion, with a prefabricated steel structure in a glossy deep green that subtly reflects the water’s surface. The pool is designed in Switzerland, constructed in Finland, and assembled in Italy. In fact, the pool is considered an engineering feat and features a catamaran-like form to reduce the impact of the waves. The form is invisibly attached to the lake bed and is connected to the bar and dining area via a ramp.

The NAMI Café is a cool and casual poolside hangout spot that serves pizzas, burgers, and salads along with cocktails and healthy juices. The cafe is framed by the historic and massive stone arches of the building, creating a truly special spot. The largest floating infinity pool in the world is definitely going to be on my vacation list now!

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One-of-a-kind glamping experience offers a luxurious escape into nature

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It’s definitely a good thing that more people are yearning for outdoor adventures and experiences, especially those that take them away from the concrete and metal jungles of cities and into the soothing embrace of nature. That said, most of us probably can’t easily detach ourselves from the comforts of modern life, from basic necessities like water and electricity to the conveniences of electronic devices. Fortunately, you don’t really have to give those up, especially with “glamping” becoming the hot new thing in outdoor experiences. There are, of course, many ways to do glamping, but this exciting new package combines a nature retreat with nearly all the amenities of a luxurious hotel and resort stay, promising a unique and memorable experience that brings the best of both worlds together in perfect harmony.

Designer: Volodymyr Hahonin

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When people hear the word “glamping,” most of them will probably think of large tents that somehow have electricity but are still not too different from typical camping versions. There are, however, more permanent structures available that are almost like houses built in the middle of nature and designed to blend with it. The LULU Glamping experience takes that even further by creating a whole area with private amenities such as a private hot tub and dining area and other outdoor activities, including barbecues, spas, outdoor hot tubs, and more.

The structure of the “tent” is quite unique, employing a geodesic shape that offers better stability against strong winds and heavy rain or snow. It also creates better airflow and is 50% more energy efficient, which is especially important considering it’s running on solar power. It also creates an interesting and eye-catching structure that seems to blend human innovation and natural wonder with a circular shape that’s actually made from straight lines and triangles.

Of course, glamping is more than just putting a roof over your head, and LULU offers what is practically the equivalent of a luxury hotel experience, both inside and outside that dome. The entire property can accommodate up to four people, with separate domes for a luxurious bedroom and a skylit bathroom. More than just electricity, you have access to high-speed Internet, TV streaming, smart home devices, and appliances for serving coffee and drinks. Outside, you have options to relax under clear skies with a cozy hammock or an ambient fire pit or create new experiences by participating in activities like wellness retreats, workshops, or the sights and sounds of Miami-Date County, Florida.

Though there are many adventurous spirits who are willing to brave nature with minimal equipment, the rest of us simply want to enjoy nature without the stress. The young glamping culture is trying to bring people closer to nature by removing their fears and worries about surviving outdoors. LULU Glamping takes that concept to the next level by offering a first-rate hotel experience in the heart of nature, allowing families, couples, friends, and even colleagues to create wonderful memories and stories in every stay.

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This Mexican Hotel Is A Family Of Treehouses Designed To Improve Its Guests’ Mental Heath

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Nestled in the easternmost state of Mexico, Quintana Roo is the stunning hotel Boca de Agua. Designed by Mexico City architect Frida Escobedo, who is the winner of the 2024 Charlotte Perriand Award, the hotel is located next to the Bacalar Lagoon which is defined by clean blue waters that instantly invite you in. The crystal clear waters of the lagoon seem like an instant relief from the heat of the Mexican environment! The Boca de Agua is a family of minimal wooden treehouses that are surrounded by lush greenery and foliage.

Designer: Frida Escobeda

The holiday destination is brimming to the top with greenery in an effort to have a positive and calming impact on the guests’ mental health, while also positively affecting the natural environment. “Since my early twenties, I started suffering from crippling anxiety,” said Boca de Agua’s founder Rodrigo Juarez. “The only times I was able to get out of this frustrating loop was when I would spend extended periods of time in nature. Since this realization, I began a long journey to try to develop a project in the intersection of natural conservation and mental health – and Boca de Agua was born.” Juarez wanted to extend that calming sensation he experienced in nature to others, providing them with a peaceful haven of sorts.

The hotel includes 22 raised structures, some of which are one-bedroom, while others are two bedrooms and two restaurants. One of the restaurants features a stargazing platform on top. The property also includes a lagoon deck, a petanque court, and a spa with four mature chaká trees surrounding it.

Besides being a lush and relaxing location, the Boca de Agua hotel also aims to engage local small businesses and provide employment to emerging professionals from underrepresented groups. The design of the hotel is also sustainable and is highlighted by an Escobedo staple, which is latticework. The latticework ensures natural ventilation and shade while providing the space with an artisanal and charming vibe. At the same time, it ensures that the site utilizes timber, and employs local labor and construction techniques, irrespective of its modern design.

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NOA adds an Alps skyline-inspired extension to a spa hotel in the Dolomites

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Italian architecture studio Network of Architecture creates a stunning hillside extension to the Olympic Spa Hotel, located in the Dolomites in Val di Fassa, Italy. The extension is defined by a sweeping and sloping roof that is inspired by the mountain skyline of the Alps. It is designed to be “in symbiosis” with the landscape.

Designer: Network of Architecture

The new addition to the hotel consists of ten guest suites and a gym. An exciting aerial walkway leads to a raised timber sauna, which was also designed by the Network of Architecture (NOA). This fresh space was commissioned by the Pellegrin family, which has been operating this hospitality business since 1963. “[The] new extension [aims] to enhance and integrate the facilities with the surrounding landscape. [The] project camouflages the new, plays with the profile of the mountains, and gives guests the emotion of [a] sincere bond with nature,” said NOA.

The mountainside side gently slopes down, and leads you towards a forest and a stream. The main hotel is in the form of a four-story chalet which sits on the hill, on the west side. The new addition is placed as an extension to the east of the pre-existing hotel, allowing the new rooms to be concealed by the slope while providing beautiful views of the forest. An underground passage connects these new rooms to the main hotel. The extension has an intriguing mountain-esque form and features a double-heigh spike on one end. The roof subtly slopes downwards from this point, with the smaller spikes placed atop the rest of the suites and the gym. “This silhouette, highly recognizable in its graphic simplicity, is intended to become the hotel’s architectural signature,” said the studio.

The new suites have been equipped with large windows and a massive terrace that overlooks the forest. The interiors of the room have been inspired by the natural landscape, with four of them being influenced by the forest, and the remaining five paying tribute to water. The suites were built using locally sourced oak and larch wood – especially for their floors and furnishings. “The emphasis is on direct contact with nature, which is also supported by the used materials, by the facade design that plays with the mountain skyline, by the terraces and the special interior patios embedded in the larger rooms,” the studio concluded.

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BIG & ICON teamed up to create this desert-inspired campground hotel in Texas

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Danish studio BIG and 3D-construction firm ICON collaborated to create a design campground and housing project called El Cosmico. The project was constructed for hotelier Liz Lambert in Marfa, Texas. The project will occupy almost 60 acres and will include not all the hotel, but some permanent housing as well. The structures will be heavily inspired by the desert landscape, and the work BIG did with NASA for moon-based structures.

Designer: BIG x ICON

“We’d spent some time doing research on what construction on Mars and the moon would look like and it was quite clear that additive manufacturing like 3D printing was probably the only viable option. We also already sort of created some visuals where you could see the tectonics of 3D printing combined, in the case of Mars, with the red tones of Martain regoliths, you ended up with something that felt like a kind of vernacular architecture. The cementitious material of 3D printing created this texture that reminded me of some of the handcrafted teeth details you find on traditional adobe houses,” said BIG founder Bjarke Ingels.

The El Cosmico will feature structures that mimic parabolic huts and will be 3D-printed using a concrete mix that matches the color of the desert. The structures will give a rather natural and smooth appearance to the entire project. “Because of 3D printing and robotic approaches to construction, these kinds of living architectures, organic forms, have a much more human aesthetic. So even though it’s made by a robot, it has a much more human aesthetic,” continued Ingels.

Besides the hotel accommodation, the property will also include a series of homes that are constructed using tube-like shapes grouped together to create clusters that will function as a series of rooms. This circular theme will also be executed at the pool, where a series of 3D-printed cabanas will be positioned. “We are a little bit at the dawn of 3D printing at the scale of buildings, there’s still a great opportunity to explore what architecture languages can sprout from this new possibility. I think that the whole family of structures that we’ve created for El Cosmico at Marfa is like a first exploration of that emerging vernacular,” Ingels concluded.

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This rugged curved concrete hotel in China features an enclosed courtyard with sculptural partitions

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In the Huangmuchang Village on the outskirts of Beijing China, is a two-story concrete brick building, which was recently transformed into a unique-looking boutique hotel The hotel features a courtyard filled with concrete dividers, that look like borderline sculptures. Called, the Sleeping Lab, the hotel was originally a residence and an office. The renovation was carried out by the Shanghai-based studio Atelier d’More.

Designer: Atelier d’More

The structure features an enclosed courtyard, commonly seen in homes in the area. Atelier d’More decided to retain the courtyard and transform it into an internal viewing point for the guests of the hotel, which also blocks out the noise coming from the outside, in turn creating a space that has a sense of privacy and quiet to it. “Given the lack of scenery in the surrounding environment, we decided to create an inward view and create an interesting private garden,” said the studio. The courtyard occupies 100 square meters and has been further divided into multiple small courtyards using exposed concrete partitions. Each smaller courtyard will feature little trees – during the spring season.

The concrete partitions have been equipped with circular openings which allow the multiple courtyards to remain connected, creating a larger space that is united. Mesh openings on the southern boundary wall expose the courtyard to its surroundings. The concrete partitions create a rather stark and interesting contrast against the minimal white facade of the hotel.

The architecture as well as the interiors of the hotel are defined by interesting curved lines and unique geometric compositions. The ground floor houses the kitchen and dining area, as well as a tea room. The guest rooms are located on the first floor. The hotel has also been equipped with rather large windows, which allow the interiors to open up to the courtyard, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor connection.

The interiors are defined by subtle white walls and sculptural wooden and concrete furniture pieces. The features of the interiors were selected so as to artfully mimic the external courtyard, therein providing an element of continuity to the entire property. The furniture was designed by Atelier d’More, and they’re all prefabricated pieces, that were assembled on-site.

The Sleeping Lab has a rustic and brutalist vibe to it, while also maintaining an aesthetic that is quite clean and sculptural. The two-story hotel manages to strike a delicate balance between the raw, and the polished, the filtered and the unfiltered. It maintains its own unique charm while meeting all the expectations of an excellent hotel.

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