The Brutalist architecture that defies convention and blends harmoniously with the lush nature of the Oaxacan coast defines the sublime experience of Casa TO, in vibrant Punta de Zicatela.
Architecture firm
Ludwig Godefroy
Location
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Ludwig Godefroy
Design team
Surreal Estate
Collaborators
Bamburen (Furnishing)
Interior design
Daniel Cinta
Landscape
Gisela Kenigsberg and Daniel Cinta
Material
Concrete, steel, clay, and wood
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Hotel
Weizhou Island, Guangxi, is hailed as “China’s most island beautiful” for its magnificent sea views, gentle climate and colorful scenery. It’s a perfect place to seek peace of mind and a sanctuary to explore the hidden secret of the sea.
Architecture firm
Funs Creative Design Consultant
Location
Weizhou Island, Guangxi, China
Photography
Liu Wei, Leng Feng
Principal architect
Luo Bin
Design team
Feng Hao, Zhang Hongming, Zhou Zengni
Lighting
Owen Lighting Design
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
S.U.M. Apart is a space designed to offer tranquility and disconnection for visitors, integrating design, comfort, and regional identity. Located in Mina Clavero, Córdoba, its simple design focuses on creating a recreational and relaxing environment for an apart hotel.
Project name
S.U.M. APART
Architecture firm
LOMA Arq+
Location
Mina Clavero, Córdoba, Argentina
Photography
Gonzalo Viramonte
Principal architect
Rosica Lorena, Williams Matías
Material
Brick, Concrete, Wood, Glass
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Designer Zhang Haihua has completed a boutique hotel project in the ancient city district of Suzhou, transforming three existing residential buildings into a courtyard building whose layout is inspired by the region’s traditional Jiangnan-style houses.
Project name
Hua Xu Boutique Hotel
Location
Pingjiang Street, Suzhou City, China
Principal architect
Zhang Haihua
Design team
Wang Xiao, Sun Huihui
Built area
1,000 m²; Courtyard area: 300 m²
Collaborators
Suzhou Uliving Trading Co., Ltd.
Interior design
Z+H Renhai Design
Landscape
Z+H Renhai Design
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
In the hospitality industry, designing spaces that cater to both relaxation and entertainment is key to enhancing guest experiences. Modern hotels are increasingly integrating play zones—areas where guests of all ages can unwind, have fun, and engage in various activities. Creating an architectural balance between luxurious comfort and playful ener...
DAAA Haus, the internationally acclaimed design studio, has unveiled its latest project, Park Heights, located at the bustling intersection of the University Campus and Malta's renowned Regional Road.
Project name
Park Heights
Architecture firm
DAAA Haus + Blueprint Architecture + Design
Photography
Diana Iskander
Principal architect
DAAA Haus + Blueprint Architecture + Design
Collaborators
Blueprint Architecture + design
Interior design
DAAA Haus
Tools used
software used for drawing, modeling, rendering, post production and photography: AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Precast white concrete for the balconies, wood cladding
Client
Mario Camillieri, The Warren Collection
Typology
Commercial Architecture › Hotel, Offices, Gym & Coffee Shop
The paths explore community, shared experiences and human integration with nature. The branches covering the structures shade the bungalows in a region where temperatures often exceed thirty degrees Celsius.
Architecture firm
Tetro Arquitetura
Location
Tumbira Region, Amazon Forest, Brazil
Tools used
SketchUp, AutoCAD, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Carlos Maia, Debora Mendes, Igor Macedo
Design team
Bianca Carvalho, Sabrina Freitas, Marcia Aline, Manuela Moss
Visualization
Igor Macedo
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
SpaceInvader has completed the interior design scheme for new hotel brand Four Points Express by Sheraton in its first European iteration in London’s Euston.
Project name
Four Points Express by Sheraton
Architecture firm
SpaceInvader
Photography
Pip Rustage, Splendid Hospitality
Principal architect
Maith Design
Design team
Space Invader, Maith Architects, Elkoms, Assured CMS
Collaborators
Operator: Splendid Hospitality. Developer: Dean Street Developments / Assured CMS. Environmental & MEP: Elkoms Consulting. Internal & External Signage: L&G Signs. Joinery Bedrooms: David Malin-KB Joinery Public Areas:Rapid Group & Mansion House Interiors. Furniture supplier: Orbium. Furniture brands: Pedrali, Billiani, Gaber, S.CAB, Fenabel, SF Collections. Artwork & Wall Graphics: Spires Art
Interior design
SpaceInvader
Civil engineer
Shear Design
Structural engineer
Shear Design
Environmental & MEP
Elkoms Consulting
Lighting
Most feature lighting is by Chelsom
Visualization
In House CGIs by SpaceInvader
Tools used
Autodesk 3ds Max,V-ray
Client
Splendid Hospitality
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
