Overview

There are two kinds of people in this world: ones who seek thrill and adventure, and others who prefer the coziness and comfort of a luxurious setting. But what if we told you that there could soon be an excursion that combines the excitement of an adventure with the luxuries of five-star accommodation?

It might sound too good to be true, but that is what Istanbul-based Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio plan to offer with their breathtaking rendition of the “Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel”.

The science and other stuff to know

In the rendition, a glass pool hangs way above the nearly 2,000-foot Preikestolen cliff, a popular tourist attraction in Western Norway. Designers have imagined a series of balconies projecting out from the rock face of the Preikestolen cliff. Planned to overlook the Lysefjorden fjord, the structures promise remarkable views of the beautiful surroundings, which include majestic Scandinavian mountains.

What’s more? Well, the design also features a viewing platform atop the cliff, as well as an all-glass pool in one of the balconies that could well make the ideal setting for soul-stirring experiences for visitors. The pool extends well beyond the supporting structure and over the fjord. Its transparent construction means swimmers who take a dip would almost feel like swimming among the clouds.

So What?

The world is full of beautiful places, but most are not exactly accessible by a large number of people. Part of the reason is navigating through the usually difficult surrounding terrain. But more importantly, most people are deterred by the fact that such places do not offer a safe shelter if you plan to spend an extended amount of time there, for example, a night. With real-world solutions built on the lines of Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel, such worries could become a thing of the past.

Once you have enjoyed the beauty of natural wonders like Preikestolen cliff, you can head indoors to avoid the elements and still be able to continue with the adventure.

Want more reasons to justify such a concept? Concepts like the cliff hotel should be encouraged because they artfully fuse modern design and luxuries in the great outdoors, without tarnishing the environment or blemishing the scenery too much.

What’s next?

While only a fraction of concepts put on paper ever see the light of day, they do offer newer perspectives to human thought. The brilliance of the Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel does not lie in what it has envisioned, but in what it can help others see. Such groundbreaking ideas are often behind some of the most remarkable achievements made by humans.

With sustainability and environment preservation being at the heart of all things underway at the moment, investing in such radical ideas could help the hospitality industry maintain its relevance in the world of the future.

They say you cannot have the best of both worlds. But with the realization of concepts such as Cliff Concept Boutique Hotel, you really could.