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A-nrd approaches the design of Arthouse Glasgow through the character and spontaneity of artists’ homes, transforming a restored 19th-century building on Bath Street into a 76-room hotel. Developed for Oberland, the project draws on Glasgow’s architectural history and creative culture, combining original Victorian features with contemporary furniture, vintage pieces and the work of local artists […] More
Sanctum Retreat, designed by Lithuanian architecture studio arches, introduces a nature-focused hospitality destination in Bezdonys, near Vilnius, Lithuania. Surrounded by forest, the project explores how architecture can support rest, reflection and personal wellbeing through a close relationship with the natural environment. The development consists of a main building and seven accommodation cabins, with each structure […] More
Arch(e)type has completed the concept design for Ayni, a resort hotel on a 33,500 m² hilltop site in northern Koh Phangan, Thailand. Overlooking the Gulf of Thailand, the secluded property offers views of the sea, mountains, and surrounding forest. The international architecture practice developed a masterplan that connects private accommodation with spaces for recreation, wellness, […] More
El Equipo Creativo introduces its design for Azul Lounge Bar, located within the Kimpton Los Monteros Marbella Hotel in Spain. The project takes inspiration from the building’s original 1970s architecture and Marbella’s reputation as an international destination during the 1960s and 70s. Through expressive colors, curved forms, hand-painted murals, and natural materials, the Barcelona-based design […] More
Villa Argentina has reopened in Dubrovnik following a multi-year reconstruction and interior redesign by Croatian architectural studio 3LHD for Adriatic Luxury Hotels. Located in Ploče, the complex occupies a prominent site overlooking Dubrovnik’s Old Town and the island of Lokrum, bringing together early 20th-century architecture, later hotel additions, gardens and direct access to the Adriatic. […] More
Killa Design has completed Shebara Resort, a 73-key luxury eco resort on Sheybarah Island in Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea. Developed by Red Sea Global, the project sits within an environmentally sensitive island setting defined by mangroves, desert vegetation, dunes, turtle nesting areas and coral reefs. HOTELS Located around 25 kilometers from the Saudi Arabian coastline, […] More
In rural Shibata, Niigata Prefecture, Né approaches hospitality through the physical conditions of its site. Designed by Kenta Fukunishi Architecture Office for Ahead of the Curve Inc., the one-group-per-day auberge occupies land associated with the Honma family for over three centuries. Earth, timber, clay and regional building knowledge determine its architecture, allowing the project to […] More
A new hotel in Hangzhou marks a turning point in how China’s established hospitality brands approach maturity. Grand Ji Hotel, designed by Vermilion Zhou Design Group, isn’t competing on scale or luxury excess. It competes on something quieter and harder to replicate: a complete, thoughtfully integrated guest experience built on Eastern philosophy and spatial restraint. […] More
Hospitality architecture often borrows from local identity through decorative gestures. Athita Pool Villa and Spa takes a more structural approach. Designed by Studio Miti as an extension of Athita Hidden Court Chiang Saen, the project draws directly from the city’s urban fabric, construction traditions, and environmental conditions, allowing architecture itself to carry the cultural narrative. […] More
Greek villages have never functioned as collections of isolated buildings. They evolved through time, adapting to terrain, climate, and the changing needs of the communities that inhabited them. Streets followed the contours of the land, homes gathered around shared spaces, and architecture developed through gradual additions instead of predetermined masterplans. Shared Ground – A Contemporary […] More
ZOLAND Emei Resort by Studio J. Bridgland approaches hospitality through restoration, restraint and close attention to place. Located in Emeishan City, China, the boutique mountain retreat transforms a group of dilapidated structures into a secluded resort that sits within the forested terrain rather than imposing itself on it. The project covers 2,900 square meters, with […] More
Dexamenes Seaside Hotel by K-Studio in Kourouta, Greece, carries a history tied to currants, wine and maritime trade. After Greece’s liberation in 1830, currant cultivation expanded rapidly and became the main export product of the Greek Kingdom. When the Currants’ Crisis hit in 1910, the trade collapsed, and producers needed new uses for unsold stock. […] More