The Sea of Galilee in Israel - as well as the churches, holy sites, and ancient mosaics surrounding it - serve as a historical and cultural focal point attracting many. Very recently, the Nevel David Galilee Resort was inaugurated nearby - a unique and inspiring complex that springs from the earth and resembles in its shape King David's harp.
Project name
Between Past, Present and Future
Architecture firm
Miloslavsky Architects
Photography
Michael Azoulay
Design team
Michael Azoulay
Interior design
Michael Azoulay
Visualization
Michael Azoulay
Client
Nevel David Galilee
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The Brutalist architecture that defies convention and blends harmoniously with the lush nature of the Oaxacan coast defines the sublime experience of Casa TO, in vibrant Punta de Zicatela.
Architecture firm
Ludwig Godefroy
Location
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Ludwig Godefroy
Design team
Surreal Estate
Collaborators
Bamburen (Furnishing)
Interior design
Daniel Cinta
Landscape
Gisela Kenigsberg and Daniel Cinta
Material
Concrete, steel, clay, and wood
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Hotel
The limestone of the Yucatán Peninsula, shaped by the planet's changes over millions of years, allowed the formation of what we now know as cenotes and caves. This project is situated within one of these natural formations, a cave-cenote discovered within a natural park on the outskirts of Tulum, Quintana Roo.
Architecture firm
Studio 360
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Manolo R. Solis, Eduardo Mena
Principal architect
Carlos R. Polanco Chuc, Manuel A. Cambranis Vaught, Karla S. Arroyo Chavarria
Design team
Leonardo Arcique, Estefany Chel, Ely Rodríguez, Sergio Magaña
Interior design
Studio 360
Collaborators
Rivent / Eric Parra
Civil engineer
Studio 360
Structural engineer
Studio 360
Environmental & MEP
Studio 360
Construction
Arconsu / Roberto Baeza
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Client
Cenotes Casa Tortugas / Eliazar Mas
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
Nestled in the heart of a tranquil lagoon, the Aban Café-Gallery is a testament to the seamless integration of design, nature, and creativity. This unique space is surrounded by serene waters, reflecting its organic curves and soft, flowing lines that create a mesmerizing play of light and shadow on the surface.
Project name
ABAN Café-Gallery
Architecture firm
Hamidi.archstudio
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azadeh Hamidi
Design team
Hamidi.archstudio
Visualization
Azadeh Hamidi
Typology
Hospitality › Cafe
S.U.M. Apart is a space designed to offer tranquility and disconnection for visitors, integrating design, comfort, and regional identity. Located in Mina Clavero, Córdoba, its simple design focuses on creating a recreational and relaxing environment for an apart hotel.
Project name
S.U.M. APART
Architecture firm
LOMA Arq+
Location
Mina Clavero, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Rosica Lorena, Williams Matías
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Designer Zhang Haihua has completed a boutique hotel project in the ancient city district of Suzhou, transforming three existing residential buildings into a courtyard building whose layout is inspired by the region’s traditional Jiangnan-style houses.
Project name
Hua Xu Boutique Hotel
Location
Pingjiang Street, Suzhou City, China
Principal architect
Zhang Haihua
Design team
Wang Xiao, Sun Huihui
Built area
1,000 m²; Courtyard area: 300 m²
Collaborators
Suzhou Uliving Trading Co., Ltd.
Interior design
Z+H Renhai Design
Landscape
Z+H Renhai Design
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
TCT Design: The design of Taichi Bubble Tea in Ithaca, NY, near Cornell University, was driven by the diverse needs of the surrounding academic community.
Project name
Taichi Bubble Tea - Ithaca, NY, USA
Architecture firm
TCT Design
Photography
Sophie C. Lake
Principal architect
Candice Jiang
Design team
Samantha Greene, Liam Hayes
Interior design
Samantha Greene
Environmental & MEP
Liam Hayes
Construction
TCT General Contractors
Landscape
Designer Plants
Material
FireGuard fire retardant coating / Lumber/ Wall Theory lightweight concrete Panel/ concrete & geofoam/ MuffleCloud Acoustic Ceiling Cloud
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, Lumion, SketchUp
Client
Taichi Bubble Tea - Ithaca, NY
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant
The paths explore community, shared experiences and human integration with nature. The branches covering the structures shade the bungalows in a region where temperatures often exceed thirty degrees Celsius.
Architecture firm
Tetro Arquitetura
Location
Tumbira Region, Amazon Forest, Brazil
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Carlos Maia, Debora Mendes, Igor Macedo
Design team
Bianca Carvalho, Sabrina Freitas, Marcia Aline, Manuela Moss
Visualization
Igor Macedo
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel