The architecture studio directed by João Boto Cæiro has created a boutique hotel with a design where harmony with the surroundings and the contrast between the exterior structure and the cozy interior enhance the sensory experience.
Photography
Lizzet Ortiz y Deslior
ACRO Suites is a 5 star luxury boutique resort set on the rocky cliffside of Mononaftis Bay, in Crete, Greece. ‘ACRO’ originates from the ancient Greek word ‘Akros/Akron’ which means ‘on the edge’ – where the wellbeing retreat is built.
Project name
Acro Suites A Wellbeing Resort
Architecture firm
Study of the 1st Phase - Stavros Peppas & Afoi Orfanaki S.A • Second Phase : Afoi Orfanaki S.A
Location
Mononaftis Bay, Agia Pelagia, Heraklion, Greece
Photography
Georgos Sfakianakis
Design team
Konstantina & Danae Orfanaki
Collaborators
Utopia Hotel Design, Theme Spa -Architectural Firm
Interior design
Manos Kypritidis (Restaurant & Bar Interior Designer)
Structural engineer
Edifice
Environmental & MEP
Regeon Renewable Energy Systems
Landscape
Dimitris Karameris
Lighting
Neapolis Vicky Dimakis, Tsakirellis Ioannis
Supervision
Ioannis & Nikolaos Orfanakis
Construction
Afoi Orfanaki S.A
Material
Local Stone, Antique Egyptian And Cretan Marble , Corten Metallic Details, Wood From Mount Athos, Solid Oak Phaestos Stones, Copper, Pressed Cement Mortar In Warm Tones
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Resort With Suites And Villas
The Fluidity 2.0 High-Rise is a Mega Luxury Hotel and Office Hybrid Tower, created to integrate and complement the Swiss Alps landscape with a new built-organic architecture.
Project name
The Fluidity 2.0 High-Rise
Architecture firm
Mariana Cabugueira Custodio dos Santos
Visualization
Mariana Cabugueira Custodio dos Santos
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya, Keyshot, Corona Renderer, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mariana Cabugueira Custodio dos Santos
Built area
1200 m² (Average floor plate area), 4 Core Structural Units, 5 semi-open air public floors
Typology
Commercial › Office, Hotel
