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Urban Escapism

Modern structures include quiet spaces for consumers to reflect

Implications - Consumers are seeing the widespread integration of natural interior spaces designed to facilitate moments of tranquility in chaotic urban settings. Often designed to filter out distractions and allow one to connect with their thoughts, such spaces highlight the relationship between one's environment and overall well-being, as well as the need to take dedicated breaks from the connected world in the pursuit of self-preservation. In addition to highlighting the modern emphasis on mental wellness and its relationship to functional design, this progression speaks to the desire to "unplug" in a world of constant connectivity.
Workshop Question - How could you embed an oasis, so to speak, within consumers' experience with your brand?
Trend Themes
1. Biophilic Design - The integration of natural elements into designed spaces is becoming increasingly popular in an effort to improve mental health and promote well-being.
2. Eco-friendly Architecture - Sustainable urban gardens, artificial rainforests, and bamboo structures are just a few innovative ways architects and designers are using eco-friendly elements in their projects.
3. Nature-inspired Retreats - Hotels and developments that incorporate nature-inspired designs, such as turtle shell pavilions, rainforest and beach hotels, and tiered garden atriums, offer a unique way for guests to connect with nature and escape from the hustle and bustle of urban settings.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate Development - Integrating biophilic and eco-friendly elements into property development can help companies create unique and sustainable urban spaces that appeal to modern consumers.
2. Hospitality - Hotels that offer unique nature-inspired designs and retreats can entice guests looking for a transformative travel experience that puts emphasis on well-being and relaxation.
3. Architecture and Design - Architects and designers who incorporate nature designs, such as turtle shell pavilions and tiered garden atriums, into their projects can create functional spaces that improve mental health and well-being while promoting sustainability.
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Featured Examples

Waterfall Tower Developments
Waterfall Tower Developments
'Marina One' Will Have a Tiered Garden Atrium with a Giant Waterfall
This exquisite landscape design for ‘Marina One’ in Singapore’s business center includes a green garden atrium, creating a calming area for people to relax and gather. The tower... MORE
Eco Garden Offices
Eco Garden Offices
This Corporate Office Building Features a Sustainable Urban Garden
Unlike other corporate office buildings, the Tokyo headquarters for Pasona Inc. features a sustainable urban garden. While many companies have been experimenting with more eco-friendly spaces, this... MORE
Orchard-Preserving Family Homes
Orchard-Preserving Family Homes
Edgley Design's 'Pear Tree House' Protects a 100-Year-Old Tree
‘Pear Tree House,’ a residence built by Edgley Design, is a product of both environmental necessity and preservation. The family home has a courtyard that surrounds and protects a pear... MORE
Urban Park Airports
Urban Park Airports
The Singapore Changi Airport to Offer Greenery and Fresh Air for Travelers
The Singapore Changi Airport might be one of the busiest transit hubs in the world, but soon it will be the greenest, literally. A proposal to build an urban park into its infrastructure has just... MORE
Turtle Shell Yoga Pavilions
Turtle Shell Yoga Pavilions
IBUKU's Yoga Pavilion Connects People with Nature
IBUKU, an Indonesian architecture and design studio, created a new yoga pavilion for the Four Seasons hotel in Bali, Indonesia. The pavilion’s roof is reminiscent of a turtle’s shell, a... MORE
Garden-Shrouded Student Residences
Garden-Shrouded Student Residences
A Project at a Swiss University Will Have Plenty of Greenery
A project of Dürig AG, this stunning student residence concept is infused with green elements that inspire health, well-being and social interaction. A large circular structure with an interior... MORE
Artificial Rainforest Hotels
Artificial Rainforest Hotels
The Rosemont Hotel Boasts An Artificial Rainforest and Beach
The Rosemont hotel and residences are part of a two-tower development being constructed by ZAS Group in Dubai. Dubai is home to numerous lavish and over-the-top hotels and buildings that try to... MORE

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