Designing a hotel is, above all, about creating an experience. It is about shaping a place where guests immediately feel at ease—often before they even step inside the building. For us, hospitality architecture begins with arrival: the approach, the landscape, the sequence of spaces, and the first impressions that set the tone for a stay.

Each hotel project starts with a deep understanding of its location, climate, and cultural context. By working with what is already present—whether a natural landscape, an urban setting, or a historic structure—we aim to create environments that feel authentic and grounded. In several Caribbean projects, for example, we explored how enhancing existing parks and responding to local culture and climate can transform a standard hotel room layout into a unique guest experience.

Our experience ranges from large-scale resorts with over 400 rooms to intimate boutique hotels, from new-build developments to the transformation of historic buildings such a former monastery. Regardless of scale or typology, careful spatial planning is essential. Efficient layouts allow for an optimal number of rooms while maintaining comfort, privacy, and a sense of calm for guests.

As with all our projects, understanding the user is key. Hotels are used and experienced differently by tourists than by local communities, and successful hospitality design acknowledges both. Across all hospitality projects, our aim is to create hotels that offer more than accommodation alone—places that feel welcoming, memorable, and closely connected to their environment.