These Hotel Micro Dwellings Perch On Top of Dutch Urban Structures
Charlotte Joyce Kidd — August 29, 2015 — World
References: elucy.nl & dudeiwantthat
These 'Lucy in the Sky' hotel pods are super modern micro dwellings that sit on top of existing urban structures in the harbor district of Deventer in the Netherlands.
Each one of the three micro dwellings was designed by a different duo of Dutch designers and architects. The Lucy Cube is a glass cube that measures just 13 square feet and sits on top of an abandoned grain tower. LucyPWR is a structurally intricate weathered timber pod. It's currently situated on top of a long brick warehouse, but was actually designed to be easily movable. The LucyGLXY is the luxury unit out of the three. It's space age-inspired and looks the most pod-like, as its name would suggest. It's located on the roof of a former factory that is now a studio space.
Micro dwellings are the latest movement in eco architecture, and these hotel pods are a beautifully designed take on the popular concept.
Each one of the three micro dwellings was designed by a different duo of Dutch designers and architects. The Lucy Cube is a glass cube that measures just 13 square feet and sits on top of an abandoned grain tower. LucyPWR is a structurally intricate weathered timber pod. It's currently situated on top of a long brick warehouse, but was actually designed to be easily movable. The LucyGLXY is the luxury unit out of the three. It's space age-inspired and looks the most pod-like, as its name would suggest. It's located on the roof of a former factory that is now a studio space.
Micro dwellings are the latest movement in eco architecture, and these hotel pods are a beautifully designed take on the popular concept.
Trend Themes
1. Micro Dwellings - The trend of micro dwellings is disrupting the traditional hotel industry by offering more unique and eco-friendly lodging options.
2. Rooftop Structures - The trend of utilizing rooftops for urban structures like hotels is disrupting traditional land use and allowing for more creative and space-saving ways to build in cities.
3. Movable Architecture - The trend of designing and building movable structures like the LucyPWR pod is disrupting traditional building methods and providing more flexibility in urban design and planning.
Industry Implications
1. Hospitality - The hospitality industry can take advantage of the micro dwelling trend by designing and marketing unique and eco-friendly lodging options like the Lucy in the Sky hotel pods.
2. Construction - The construction industry can explore the trend of rooftop structures to offer more creative and space-saving solutions in urban areas where land is limited.
3. Urban Planning - The trend of movable architecture like the LucyPWR pod can disrupt traditional urban planning by allowing for more flexible and adaptable design solutions for changing city needs.
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