This Skyscraper by Hani Rashid Studio Offers Targeted Accommodations
Katherinev123 — October 15, 2011 — World
References: oliverdibrova & evolo.us
There are some really amazing architectural designs out there, and this hybrid hotel in Dubai by Hani Rashid Studio is certainly one of them. Hani Rashid Studio's Barbara Leonardi and Oliver Dibrova designed this incredible tower concept, which features a spiraling body that is supposed to mimic the phenomenon of singing dunes found in desert environments.
According to Evolo, this skyscraper is a hybrid space, meaning that it contains different surfaces "representing different programmatic conditions." Essentially, the hotel has four targeted units that are independent from one another. For example, one is a hotel for recreation, featuring gardens, a spa and a theater; another hotel is for business only and has a conference room, a helipad and public offices. The tower also features a sports hotel -- with tennis courts, a running track and a fitness center -- and a city hotel that has a shopping mall, a "discotheque" and restaurants.
According to Evolo, this skyscraper is a hybrid space, meaning that it contains different surfaces "representing different programmatic conditions." Essentially, the hotel has four targeted units that are independent from one another. For example, one is a hotel for recreation, featuring gardens, a spa and a theater; another hotel is for business only and has a conference room, a helipad and public offices. The tower also features a sports hotel -- with tennis courts, a running track and a fitness center -- and a city hotel that has a shopping mall, a "discotheque" and restaurants.
Trend Themes
1. Hybrid Spaces - Opportunity for creating multi-functional spaces that cater to different programmatic needs within a single building.
2. Targeted Accommodations - Potential for hotels to offer specific services and amenities to different types of guests in separate units.
3. Architectural Innovation - Opportunity to explore unique and visually striking designs that push the boundaries of traditional architecture.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - Hotels can leverage the concept of hybrid spaces to provide tailored experiences for different types of guests.
2. Real Estate - Developers can incorporate targeted accommodations in mixed-use buildings, attracting diverse tenants and attracting more customers.
3. Design - Architects and designers can showcase their creativity and expertise by creating innovative and visually stunning buildings like the four-in-one hotel in Dubai.
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