A restoration journey of soulful proportions, 12th-century monastery-turned design hotel Vocabolo Moscatelli is a tribute to consecrated heritage and contemporary Italian design.
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The Aficionados
Photography
Courtesy of Vocabolo Moscatelli, a member of The Aficionados
Welcoming Alpine refuges for pleasant evenings around the fireplace, spaces that combine homages to the past with touches of modernity, and minimalist structures that blend into the snowy high-mountain landscape: these are the properties chosen by THE AFICIONADOS for this winter season in Europe.
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The Aficionados
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The Aficionados
Partnering with Thrift for Good to further its commitment and efforts to being eco-friendly while giving back to the world. The H Dubai, a prestigious 5-star hotel, celebrates a series of awards in 2023, reinforcing its dedication to sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation. Positioned as a leading luxury destination,
The hotel is a luxury resort located inside the Kanai Riviera Maya complex, in the state of Quintana Roo, Mexico. The project is placed in a 10 hectares property situated in a mangrove swamp area, in the Mexican Caribbean.
Project name
Etéreo Riviera Maya
Architecture firm
Migdal Arquitectos, Jaime Varon, Abraham Metta, Alex Metta
Location
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Rafael Gamo, Ian Lizaranzu
Principal architect
Jaime Varon, Abraham Metta, Alex Metta
Design team
Guillermo Olvera, Guillermo Choque, Gerardo Sandoval
Design year
February 2019
Completion year
December 2021
Collaborators
Auberge Resort Collection (Hotel Management)
Interior design
Meyer Davis Studio
Civil engineer
CTC Ingenieros Civiles
Structural engineer
CTC Ingenieros Civiles
Environmental & MEP
GP PA Consultores
Supervision
Migdal Arquitectos
Visualization
Migdal Arquitectos
Construction
Migdal Arquitectos
Material
Limestone, Metal, Concrete
Client
GIM Developments, Auberge Resorts Collection
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Housed in a 13th-century Venetian-Byz-antine palace, previously known as Ca da Mosto, the hotel is set within one of the oldest palazzos in the city and hallmarks of age are seen, celebrated and beautifully exposed throughout.
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The Aficionados
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Alessandro Lana and the Venice Venice Hotel, a member of The Aficionados
The natural red-terracotta brick façade, casement windows and arching ornate corbels are the historical canvas for this project of conservation, the Hotel August –a member of THE AFICIONADOS–, a design sanctum in the Flemish city of Antwerp, Belgium.
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The Aficionados
Photography
Robert Rieger
The wonders of architecture span the nation, and when you want to take a road trip to see these places, there are certain stops you must see.
Photography
Sean Pavone Photo
Welcome to the future of modern hospitality, where architecture meets innovation. It's a place where sustainability is more than just a trend. It's the foundation of design.
Photography
Alexander Abero