Suuel is the result of decades of loving Puerto Escondido. It is a grand dream with a human scale, reflecting the belief that it can grow differently, with special spaces that preserve one of the most powerful beach cultures in Mexico, thus ensuring its longevity.
Architecture firm
CAAM (Camilo Moreno Oliveros and Daniel Moreno Ahuja), Interior Design: SQUADRA STUDIO (Sofía Díaz Barriga Ochoa and María Carbajal), KRIM (Karen Rauch and Isabella Medrano), Construction: CIMERA (Héctor Anselmo and María Anselmo),
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Principal architect
Camilo Moreno Oliveros
Design team
Camilo Moreno Oliveros, Daniel Moreno Ahuja
Interior design
SQUADRA STUDIO (Sofía Díaz Barriga Ochoa and María Carbajal), KRIM (Karen Rauch and Isabella Medrano)
Construction
CIMERA (Héctor Anselmo and María Anselmo)
Client
Circle Development
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The commission presented a dual challenge: to intervene in and transform an architectural work of our own authorship - two lodging blocks built two decades ago within the grounds of Hotel Lagomar el Peñón. To redesign what has already been designed demands a dual perspective—technical precision and emotional insight.
Project name
Hotel Lagomar El Peñon
Architecture firm
Obreval
Location
Girardot, Colombia
Principal architect
Fernando Zarama
Collaborators
Karen Bello, Nicolás Velasco
Interior design
Pablo Zarama
Civil engineer
Carlos Castro
Structural engineer
Carlos Castro
Visualization
Nicolás Velasco
Tools used
Revit, D5 Renderer
Material
Concrete, Wood, Plaster
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Two emblematic properties located in historic neighborhoods—Casa Amate 61 and Casa Amate 62—offer an authentic experience that blends vernacular architecture, Art Deco aesthetics, local craftsmanship, and curated activities for travelers, digital nomads, and locals seeking cultural connection and contemporary comfort.
The Prestigious and Powerful Hotel & Tourism Complex of Merom Golan Is Underway. Merom Golan is located in the northern part of Israel, in the Golan Heights. Situated approx. 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) above sea level, Merom Golan is known for its beautiful landscapes, cool mountain climate.
Project name
BaYaar Hotel, Merom Golan
Architecture firm
Rozen-Linnenberg Architects
Location
Kibbutz Merom Golan, Israel
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max
Design team
Rozen-Linnenberg Architects
Collaborators
Landscape: Rozen-Linnenberg Architects; Civil engineer: Schiller Oren Engineering Ltd; Structural engineer: Schiller Oren Engineering Ltd; Lighting: MK Lighting; Supervision: Nizan Inbar Projects Management (1992) Ltd; Materials: stone, wood, leather, and iron; Client: Kibbutz Merom Golan
Client
Kibbutz Merom Golan
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Block722's new 5-star resort for JW Marriott in Marathi, Crete is a benchmark for sustainable Mediterranean hospitality. Set on the steep hillside above Souda Bay, the project combines contemporary architectural precision with the spirit of the Cretan landscape.
Project name
JW Marriott Crete Resort & Spa
Architecture firm
Block722
Photography
Ana Santl, George Pappas
Principal architect
Sotiris Tsergas, Katja Margaritoglou, Christina Kontou, Elena Milidaki
Design team
Apostolos Karastamatis, Eirini Tsakalaki, Danai Lazaridi, Electra Polyzou, Marilena Michalopoulou, Xenia Bouranta, Georgia Nikolopoulou, Tzemil Moustafoglou, Gregory Bodiotis
Collaborators
Planting: M&M Constructions Ltd. Project Manager: Vasilakis SA, Yiannis Poulianakis, Sofia Papavasileiou. Procurement: Vasilakis SA. Spa & Wellness consultants: Eminence Hospitality and Andrew Gibson. Art direction: Block722, Efi Spyrou. Styling: Priszcilla Varga. Operational Manager: SWOT Hospitality. Hotel Owner: Vasilakis SA
Structural engineer
PLINTH
Environmental & MEP
AGAPALAKIS & ASSOCIATES L.P.
Lighting
L+DG Lighting Architect
Client
Marriott Hotels & Resorts
Typology
Hospitality › Resort
Long known for its gourmet products, the Apfelhotel in South Tyrol has recently observed a growing desire among guests to take home not only edible souvenirs, but also a piece of the unique atmosphere that defines their stay. This insight led to the creation of a hybrid space—at once concept store.
Project name
The Barn by Apfelhotel Torgglerhof
Location
Saltusio, San Martino in Passiria, South Tyrol, Italy
Built area
682 m³ – 220 m²
Material
The material palette, defined by a rich and coordinated moodboard, includes Venetian terrazzo flooring, warm terracotta surfaces, vintage wooden tables, and a monolit counter in dolomia stone.hic
Typology
Retail › Gastronomy
Nestled within the iconic walls of the UNESCO World Heritage Dutch Fort, in Galle, Sri Lanka, this 17th century built property is preserved and restored beautifully, showcasing Dutch and British architecture.
Project name
The Bungalow
Architecture firm
Studio The Living Concept by Minha Musheen
Location
Dutch Fort in Galle, Sri Lanka
Photography
Liza Gurovskaya
Tools used
Camera Canon EOS R6 + canon 24-70mm
Typology
Hospitality › Restaurant, Hotel
From cliffside infinity pools to castle courtyards and vineyard views, these design-led escapes invite guests to float through Europe’s most beautiful landscapes one swim at a time. The art of summer transcends destinations—it’s defined by the emotions they inspire. At these handpicked members of The Aficionados, that sentiment often begins at the...
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