The terrain of the ancient city of Dukezong is very similar to that of Songzanlin Temple. The buildings below Songzanlin Temple are dormitories for monks who come from all directions to rest, while the large Buddhist temple in the center of Dukezong ancient city is home to believers, residents, and guests who come from other places to make a living
Project name
Pure Life Hotel
Architecture firm
One Soul Design
Location
Shangri La, Yunnan Province, China
Principal architect
Yu Shan ,Zhangying
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Nestled within a serene corner of Dongshan Mountain, the project is bordered by Ma'ao Lake to the east and Cao'e River to the west. Starting from Dongshan, where the wind rises, dreams beckon.
Project name
Grand Dongshan
Architecture firm
Rong Design
Location
No.88 Daguan Road, Shangpu Town, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
Photography
ENV Studio & GRAND DONGSHAN. Video: Onecube Studio
Principal architect
Ron.Z
Design team
Xiadi Sun, Yiyan Huang, Mo Tian, Wenying Zhou, Pengjun Zhu
Collaborators
Furniture & product design: RONG DESIGN/ Ron.Z, Jonathan.Z. Cultural support: Yanrong Yang, Jianping Fang, Hengyong Xu
Material
Wood, Bamboo, Rattan, Acid-Washed Stone, Local Old Slate, Dolomite, Stainless Steel, Cowhide, Wired Glass, Plaster
Client
Chunhui Group, Roaming Dongshan
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Fiora Hotel stands as a conceptual architectural design that blends tradition and modernity, offering a serene and luxurious experience. Inspired by themes of freedom, authenticity, and the natural world, the design incorporates rich wooden accents and a calming blue color palette, creating a warm, inviting atmosphere.
Architecture firm
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Visualization
Sarvenaz Nazarian
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Situated 10km outside Hazyview alongside the Sabie River, an area of notable natural beauty just 50 minutes from Kruger National Park, Bushbaby Valley Lodge, a redevelopment of an existing vacation property into a new 4-star Lodge emphasizing sustainable design, reopened in September 2023.
Project name
Bushbaby Valley Lodge
Architecture firm
ADL Architecture Studio (pty) Ltd
Location
Hazyview, Mpumalanga. South Africa
Photography
Kyle Lewin Photography
Principal architect
Joe Mugisa
Design team
Joe Mugisa, Aeta Khumalo
Collaborators
Musa M Dlamini
Interior design
Client / Joe Mugisa
Civil engineer
Isometric Civil & Structural Engineers
Structural engineer
Isometric Civil & Structural Engineers
Landscape
Client / Jabulani Gardening Services
Lighting
Client / Joe Mugisa
Supervision
Pilisaneg Pty (Ltd) / Joe Mugisa
Visualization
ADL Architecture Studio (pty) Ltd
Tools used
Caddie 9, SketchUp 2023, Thea Render, Revit Architecture 2021
Construction
Pilisaneg Pty (Ltd)
Material
Wood, Steel, Concrete, Clay bricks & Glass
Typology
Hospitality Architecture › Hotel, Lodge
The hotel consists of six seven-story mega-modules, each rotated 45 degrees and stacked on top of one another. These modules are separated by semi-open lobbies that function as central courtyards. These courtyards, rather than the usual seclusion associated with high-rise living,
Project name
Dubai Edition Hotel: Vertical Oasis
Architecture firm
Kalbod Studio
Height
240 m, Number of Floors: 47
Visualization
Visual & Drawing: Ziba Baghban, Melika Khalesi
Principal architect
Mohamad Rahimizadeh
Collaborators
Mehrdad Akhlaghi; R&D: Pegah Samei
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Libertad 1416 was created in the search to live in the center and to create harmony between the past and the present, seeking to engage in a direct conversation with the guest. Leaving behind the chaos of the city and creating an oasis within the complex.
Project name
Hotel Libertad 1416
Architecture firm
Baja Architectural Design
Location
Calle Libertad 1416, Colonia Americana, Americana, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
Photography
César Bélio, Magali Espinoza
Principal architect
Carlos Elizondo Valladares
Design team
Gireh Navarro, Sofia Acevedo
Collaborators
Carpenter: Veta Estudio. Solar Energy: Zenergia. Furniture: Prima Materia
Interior design
Areca Taller Creativo
Civil engineer
José Muñoz Aguilar
Structural engineer
José Muñoz Aguilar
Environmental & MEP
Enrique Elizondo
Landscape
Carlos Elizondo Valladares
Supervision
Gireh Navarro
Visualization
Baja Architectural Design
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Revit
Construction
Baja Architectural Design
Client
Dr. Carlos Sandoval Castro
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The Desert Flower Project is a eco-camp located in the heart of the dry and vast deserts of Texas. This project is inspired by the Pilosocereus pachycladus cactus, which plays a significant role in the design due to its cylindrical shape and unique texture.
Project name
The Desert Flower
Architecture firm
Redho_ai
Location
Deserts of Texas, USA
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Parisa Ghargaz
Design team
Redho_ai Architects
Visualization
Parisa Ghargaz
Typology
Hospitality › Eco-Resort or Eco-Tourism Facility
This boutique hotel offers both a gateway to Merano’s vibrant culture and a serene retreat to those seeking a curated blend of history, design, and luxury.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Giovanni de Sandre
