METT Barcelona occupies the historic Gran Hotel La Florida above Barcelona, Spain, where Kokaistudios reworks interiors for a renewed hilltop hotel. The project turns a once-fragmented landmark into a Mediterranean-inflected retreat, balancing restored ceilings and balustrades with new wood-and-fabric elements across public rooms, wellness zones, and guestrooms. Old grandeur stays present, yet the atmosphere now leans toward calm hospitality suited to contemporary travelers.
Palmento reimagines an ancient grape-processing palmento in Ragusa, Italy as a restaurant led by architect Giuseppe Iacono. Thick stone walls, timber roofs, and the ghosts of vats frame a new ritual of dining that keeps the building’s rural character present. Guests cross a low stone threshold and move between gardens, halls, and courtyards as the project works with layers of history rather than wiping them away.
Casa Ruffino stands within the Poggio Casciano estate in Bagno a Ripoli, Italy, where b-arch studio reshapes hospitality against the ordered Chianti hills. The hotel project translates the Ruffino brand into rooms and salons that balance historic architecture with measured contemporary interventions. Guests move through interiors tuned to color, light, and texture, finding a calm rhythm between working winery and refined retreat.
W New York – Union Square marks a vivid new chapter for this hotel in New York, United States, guided by Rockwell Group’s return to a familiar address. The studio recasts the Beaux-Arts landmark with rooms, lounges, and a restaurant tuned to Union Square’s changing rhythm, from market mornings to late-night gatherings. Color, pattern, and art shape a layered interior that feels both rooted in the city and pointed toward the brand’s future.
The Nea Hotel in Shavei Zion, Israel, is a captivating revival of the historic Beit Hava tourist complex. Designed by the renowned Rozen Architects, this hotel project seamlessly blends the property’s rich past with a modern, nature-inspired aesthetic. Featuring a range of accommodation options, from family-friendly suites to private VIP quarters, the Nea Hotel caters to diverse traveler preferences, creating a unique and immersive tourist experience in this coastal region of Israel.
The BoTree Hotel & Bar, a new luxury hotel in London, has opened its doors, offering guests a unique fusion of elegance and neighborhood charm. Designed by the Amsterdam-based multidisciplinary firm Concrete, the five-star hotel boasts a design that pays homage to the essence of Marylebone life.
With 199 rooms and 30 suites, the BoTree showcases custom-designed textiles, diverse textures, and materials that create a seamless blend of sophistication and comfort.
Situated in the heart of Barcelona, Spain, Artchimboldi is a stunning apartment design by the talented Emma Martí. Embracing the principles of feng shui, this 2023 project features a warm, welcoming entrance and seamless integration of flexible, light-filled spaces.
The use of natural wood and textured glass throughout creates a harmonious, minimalist aesthetic, while strategic lighting and HVAC solutions enhance the overall functionality and adaptability of the home.
