In the heart of the Oaxacan coast, the sustainable architecture of Productora and the interior design of The Book of WA come together in a harmonious dialogue between the constructed and the natural. This project employs materials that respect local biodiversity, integrating regenerative building practices that enhance the essential beauty of the l...
Architecture firm
Productora
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Onnis Luque, Kymaia
Principal architect
Natalia Badia
Design team
The Book of WA
Collaborators
Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza (Conceptualization and development), Eduardo García (Culinary concept)
Interior design
The Book of WA
Tools used
Reinforced concrete walls, slopes made of on-site blocks with concrete and local soil, traditional palapa with palm and wooden beams
Construction
Salinas Architecture and Construction
Material
Concrete, local wood, concrete blocks with local soil, local palm
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Las Mercedes Hotel is a contemporary project deeply connected to its historic surroundings. Its courtyards, terraces, and open spaces offer guests an experience that immerses them in the essence of the Colonial City, while its sustainable architecture and carefully chosen local materials reflect a strong commitment to the Dominican environment and...
Project name
Kimpton Las Mercedes Hotel
Architecture firm
Moneo Brock Architects
Location
155 Las Mercedes Street, 10210 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Principal architect
Belén Moneo, Jeff Brock
Design team
Javier del Pozo, Federico Pérez, Laura Cerpa, Peter Rae, Laura Alonso, Francisco Blázquez, Gador Potenciano, Yaiza Camacho, Maite Rodríguez, Enrique González, Miguel de la Ossa
Collaborators
Building services engineering: Engineers Assesors. Technical architect: Aparejadores ACC. Structural engineering: Calter. Contractor: Aybar Constructora. Interior designers: Pepe Deudero and Linette Nardi. Lighting design: CA2L. Landscape design: PWP Studio. Brand: KIMPTON IHG. Operator: Iberostar. Structural consultants: Calter Ingeniería. Electrical consultants: Estel. Woodwork: Alumader
Material
Ceramic – Vertical Surfaces. Travertine – Floors. Aluminium – Louvers. Glass – Railing Louvers. Wood – Woodwork
Client
Megeve Investment Office
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The Ernan Boutique Hotel rethinks the conventional approach to boutique hotel design, shifting away from strict historical restoration to make renovation part of the design process.
Project name
The Ernan Boutique Hotel
Architecture firm
Kalbod Studio
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Twimotion
Principal architect
Mohammad Rahimizadeh, Shaqayeq Nemati
Design team
Nastaran Shabanzadeh, Tannaz Ahmadinasab, Asha Atashband
Visualization
Ziba Baghban
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Palmar Hotel Boutique is a space designed to offer a unique hospitality experience on the island of San Andrés, Colombia. Its architecture combines natural materials, fresh colors, and a harmonious integration with the local vegetation, creating a serene and welcoming atmosphere.
Project name
PALMAR Hotel Boutique
Architecture firm
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Location
San Andrés, Colombia
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Design team
Kathia Garcia, Armando Aguilar
Collaborators
• Interior design: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Landscape: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Supervision: KAMA Taller de Arquitectura • Materials: Chukum, Concreto, Madera
Visualization
KAMA Taller de Arquitectura
Status
Under Construction
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel Boutique
Carved into the rugged coastline of the Albanian Riviera, The Concave is a premium boutique hotel that merges with the natural contours of Llamani Beach.
Location
Llamani Beach, Albania
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, AutoCAD
Principal architect
Diogo Brito
Design team
Rodrigo Vilas-Boas, Francisco Lencastre, João Jesus, Julião Pinto, Leite, Luis Garcia, Beatriz Robalo, Carlos Pereira, Axel Fangueiro, Renzo Canro
Collaborators
Plomp, La-III
Status
Ongoing, Licensing
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Framing panoramic mountain views, this hotel redefines alpine living with effortless elegance while immersing its guests in nature and comfort. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Italy’s Valle Aurina, Hotel Bühelwirt, member of The Aficionados––a travel resource that effortlessly fuses luxury, design and authenticity.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Mike Rabensteiner, Montamont
The Zen Village project is an exclusive resort that reinterprets the concept of community in harmony with nature. Designed as a set of interconnected modules, its configuration evokes the essence of an organic village, where each space promotes well-being, connection and serenity.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
Nestled in the rolling countryside of Palermo, Susafa embodies its founding family’s five-generation legacy of farming, which dates back to 1870. This sustainable boutique hotel member of The Aficionados––a travel resource for those seeking lodgings that meld luxury, design and authenticity––reimagines its 500-hectare historic masseria.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of the hotel and The Aficionados
