As a city of vitality, Shenzhen is deeply rooted in the pursuit and love of life in its urban genes. The image of vacation is framed as an exile separated from reality, and attempts to restore the ideal of nature and man's watch; people try to outline the future of living poetry from the building sites and containers, so that habitat full of life e...
Project name
Lanxi Tangquan Bubble Pool Hotel
Architecture firm
GS Design
Location
Guangdong, Shenzhen, China
Photography
Arch Exist - Architectural Photography, Zeng Yusong
Principal architect
Li Liangchao, Huang Yuanman
Design team
Fu Qixin, Xu Zuohua, Zheng Yong, Xie Xiufen
Collaborators
Soft Design: H&H Design; Soft Outfit Director: Feng Yu; Content Planning: OnePLus brand management consulting
Interior design
GS Design
Client
Shenzhen Danfeng Kaili Hotel Management Co., LTD.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Filario Lezzeno, Italy, a homage to Italian custom, style and native craftsmanship, Filario flirts with time-past decadence and chilled luxury – an elegant pairing of design and heritage
Written by
THE AFICIONADOS
Photography
Courtesy of Filario Hotel & Residences
Introducing Lo Sereno: Tranquility Unveiled In Troncones, Mexico's Boutique Hotel Bliss
Photography
Leandro Bulzzano
In the heart of Għargħur, a quaint village steeped in history, stands a testament to architectural ingenuity and sensitivity – the King George Interior Project. This endeavor, encapsulated within the walls of a cherished old house of character, is more than just a renovation and extension; it's a meticulous homage to the essence of the village core...
Architecture firm
3DM Architecture
Principal architect
Maurizio Ascione
Supervision
3DM Architecture
Visualization
3DM Architecture
Tools used
AutoDesk, Elektra, Eurocraft, ICI, McNeel, Trimble
Typology
Hospiyality › Hotel
Embarking on a sensory journey in this modern cozy hotel cafe nestled in the Swiss mountains. The contemporary facade captivates with its sleek design, seamlessly blending black rustic wood and glass against the snowy backdrop. Step inside to experience the chic interior, adorned with black materials and bathed in the warm glow of professional ligh...
Project name
A modern hotel on a snowy winter day in the swiss alps
Architecture firm
Studio Edrisi
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Azad Azarkish
Design team
Studio EDRISI Architects
Visualization
Azad Azarkish
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Experience the ethereal beauty of Sydney's blue hotel, where parametric architecture meets the tranquility of a rainy night. Nestled amidst the city lights, this architectural marvel stands as a testament to innovation and elegance.
Architecture firm
Green Clay Architecture
Location
Sydney, Australia
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Design team
Green Clay Architecture
Visualization
Khatereh Bakhtyari
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Situated in Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China, the Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel emerges as a serene retreat, nestled in the natural wilderness yet mere moments from the urban bustle.This hotel represents a seamless fusion of city life and nature, providing guests with a peaceful and refined sanctuary.
Project name
Mu Feng Yue Hot Spring Hotel
Architecture firm
STUDIO A+
Location
Fengxi New City, Shanxi Province, China
Photography
Archi-translator
Principal architect
Min Wang
Design year
2019 Aug. – 2021 Jan.
Completion year
2023 Aug.
Collaborators
Architecture Design and Research Institute of HIT (Curtainwall system consultant)
Interior design
STUDIO A+ (public area), Xi'an Xilv Tourism Culture Development Co., Ltd. (guest rooms and pools)
Structural engineer
Beijing Qinghua Tongheng Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Environmental & MEP
Beijing Qinghua Tongheng Planning and Design Institute Co., Ltd.
Landscape
Xi'an Symbiosis Architectural Landscape Planning and Design Co., Ltd.
Lighting
Ning Field Lighting Design Corp., Ltd.
Construction
SCEGC Fengxi Construction Corp., Ltd.
Material
Earth-toned, timber-textured bare concrete, Cor-10 steel, Polycarbonate wall panel, Super white tempered laminated glass with digital printing, Super narrow framed movable window panel, temperature-sensitive skylight, light-guiding tube
Client
Shaanxi Fengxi New City Investment & Development Corp., Ltd.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
To celebrate International Women’s Day, The Aficionados – a travel resource for those seeking fabulous recommendations and accommodation that effortlessly fuses luxury, design and authenticity – presents three delightful hotels: Monsieur Didot in Athens, Greece; Haus Aerli in Ehrwald, Austria; and Villa Verde in Lagundo, Italy.
Written by
The Aficionados
Photography
Franziska Unterholzner, Tiberio Sorvillo
