We've seen rotund structures inspired by Buckminster Fuller's seminal geodesic dome pop up all over the world. From a sustainable luxury tent suite, to a Bucky-inspired robot, to prominent domes being incorporated into larger designs, architects continue to expand upon the visionary thinker's experimental concept. Now, imagine getting to spend the night in one of Fuller's geodesic domes and waking up to the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps. Set within a fantasy-like landscape that looks straight out of The Sound of Music, the Whitepod luxury hotel in Switzerland gives you the chance to live out your Buckminster Fuller fantasy while pampering yourself in eco-chic amenities. Anchored on wooden platforms jutting out from the sloping terrain, 15 geodesic dome-shaped tents let you ditch the sleeping bag for luxury accommodations, offering perhaps the most distinctive form of "glamping" we've seen yet. Each pod features a large bay window that floods the interior space with natural light, and provides uninterrupted views of the majestic mountain peaks. Family-sized "tents" come with a second-floor mezzanine to give children their own refuge. Light pinewood walls are set against a ...
We've seen rotund structures inspired by Buckminster Fuller's seminal geodesic dome pop up all over the world. From a sustainable luxury tent suite, to a Bucky-inspired robot, to prominent domes being incorporated into larger designs, architects continue to expand upon the visionary thinker's experimental concept. Now, imagine getting to spend the night in one of Fuller's geodesic domes and waking up to the spectacular scenery of the Swiss Alps. Set within a fantasy-like landscape that looks straight out of The Sound of Music, the Whitepod luxury hotel in Switzerland gives you the chance to live out your Buckminster Fuller fantasy while pampering yourself in eco-chic amenities. Anchored on wooden platforms jutting out from the sloping terrain, 15 geodesic dome-shaped tents let you ditch the sleeping bag for luxury accommodations, offering perhaps the most distinctive form of "glamping" we've seen yet. Each pod features a large bay window that floods the interior space with natural light, and provides uninterrupted views of the majestic mountain peaks. Family-sized "tents" come with a second-floor mezzanine to give children their own refuge. Light pinewood walls are set against a ...