In Hindu mythology, Varuna is the god of water and rain, and his presence is essential to maintain the natural balance of the universe. In this mixed-use residential and commercial project, located on a 6.5-hectare property facing the beach in Tulum, his wisdom is manifested through the harmonious fusion of nature and architecture. The dense and...

In the village of Shanwan in Wujiang District, Suzhou, the tranquillity of the idyllic town, the quiet expanse of the river and the historical culture blend. The Boatyard Hotel is located in this languid spatial landscape. WJ STUDIO is to give its indoor space rhyme and spatio-temporal experience.

The concept of "homey and cozy" is no longer enough for the modern hospitality industry. A good hotel must provide its guests with a level of relaxation that is better than what they experience at home, leaving them with an unforgettable experience and a desire to return again and again. In the highly competitive and in-demand hotel business, origi...

Located in Mexico City’s historic downtown — where one of the oldest Spanish cathedrals in the Americas rests atop the ceremonial center of the Aztec world — the Círculo Mexicano is housed in a 19th-century townhome that’s been transformed into a Shaker-inspired boutique hotel by the hotel developer Grupo Habita and our architecture firm, Ambrosi...

A historic family hotel in the Pustertal valley has been extended and redesigned by studio noa*. The new wave deck embeds it into the landscape and makes it a place for sports and entertainment. Where you can ski, skate or walk in the middle of the Alpine nature.

The site for this hotel is gently contoured rising up 9M towards the south with the entry at the lowest level in the north. Situated in the wine-growing region of India, the north faces a large river and a dam with hills beyond. The southern side rises up into hills in close proximity to the site. The client’s requirements included a large banquet...

The Dancing space project in Santo Domingo is a mixed-use urban development complex made of two main towers (25 and 40 floors), serving as hotels, offices, apartments and public green roof with restaurants and a sky garden. It is inspired by the local folk dance- the Merengue, and the local tradition signs and symbols such as the colors, nature, an...