Intimate, unique, offering captivating experiences and histories, THE AFICIONADOS presents a selection of dream destinations in Portugal, Austria, Greece and Italy for a getaway that fuels the flames of romance.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Florian Andergassen,
Experience a whimsical retreat amidst nature's embrace at the Glass Capsule Hotel nestled in the heart of Daigoji Forest, Japan—a vibrant haven that merges playful design with the tranquility of the forest. The transparent capsules, like jewels in the woods, offer an immersive stay surrounded by the serene beauty of nature.
Project name
Peaceful Point
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Daigoji Forest, Japan
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Monastero Arx Vivendi –a member of THE AFICIONADOS– is a new style refuge of luxury hotel and spa set within thick sacral walls dating back to the 17th-century. Located in scenic Arco -Trentino, sandwiched between the peaks of the mountain and the palms of Italy’s Lake Garda, which is just 4km away.
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The Aficionados
Pátio do Tijolo is a 24-room boutique hotel where the clean, minimalist style offers a calm refuge for today’s travelers. The design is centered around its shared spaces, including the plant-filled courtyard, kitchen and Loureiro salon, while opening up to the exterior, fostering interaction, the trading of ideas and experiences.
Written by
Pátio Do Tijolo
Photography
Courtesy of Pátio do Tijolo
Embark on a journey of luxury and sustainability at our futuristic eco hotel called Plaza Hotel, nestled near the river. Immerse yourself in the captivating blend of light green and aquamarine hues, drawing inspiration from the elegance of fish scales.
Architecture firm
architectt_a.m
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azra Mizban
Visualization
Azra Mizban
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Nestled within the heart of a village steeped in rich history and culture, the project site is dominated by traditional Anhui-style residences dotting the landscape. These unique dwellings are a blend of old and new, with some having been built centuries ago during the Ming and Qing dynasties, while others have been recently constructed, reflecting...
Project name
Yiyun · Bishan Hotel
Architecture firm
y.ad studio
Location
No.8, Oucun Road, Bishan Village, Yi County, Huangshan City, Anhui, China
Principal architect
Yan Yang; Project architect: Wu Kejia; VI design: Yan Yang, Wu Kejia
Design team
Yan Yu, Huo Zhenzhong (structure design)
Design year
December 2020 – June 2021
Completion year
October 2023
Interior design
Wu Kejia, Zhao Siyuan
Landscape
Wu Kejia, Zhao Siyuan
Construction
Huangshan Zhaohua Decoration Design Co., Ltd.
Material
Gray bricks, terrazzo slabs, laminated bamboo panels, Aluminum-magnesium-manganese (AMM) roofing, glass bricks, micro-cement paint, wood veneer
Client
Huangshan Yiyang Cultural Tourism Development Co., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
introduces a new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and r...
Project name
Hotel Toh Kuyabeh, Holistic Community, Tulum
Architecture firm
DNA Barcelona Architects
Location
Kuyabeh, Tulum, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Principal architect
Aryanour Djalali
Design team
Aryanour Djalali, German Gallego, Andres Pecar
Visualization
DNA Barcelona Architects
Client
Kuyabeh Sostenibility Ecological Community
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
‘Bora Bora’ this refers to the actual location, an island in the South Pacific, famous for its stunning natural beauty, turquoise lagoon, and luxurious overwater bungalows. It is often associated with paradise and an idyllic tropical vacation.
Project name
Bora Bora Dream Escapes
Architecture firm
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Location
Bora Bora island, French Polynesia
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi Ajdadi
Design team
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Collaborators
Niyaresh Studio Design
Visualization
Ferial Gharegozlou, Reihan Rahimi ajdadi
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel Resorts
