Ying’nFlo lands in Hong Kong as a lifestyle hotel by Linehouse, pitched to modern travelers who value ease and character over stiffness. The project reshapes the ground floor into a series of house-like rooms and pushes color and texture into a lush terrace and pared-back suites. Warm materials and a youthful edge give the communal areas their energy, while the guest rooms keep comfort and function front and center.
Moldova’s Hobbit Houses settles into a lakeside wake park near Pănăseşti, Moldova, where three earth-sheltered cabins read as shaped mounds in the grass. Designed by LH47 ARCH, the hotel turns unused shoreline into a quiet retreat that faces the water and hides its mass in the land. Inside, local craft and timber work carry the idea forward without fuss.
Mandarin Oriental Qianmen Beijing sits within Caochang Hutong near Qianmen Street in Beijing, China, reengaging a living alleyway culture through careful restoration. Designed by CCD / Cheng Chung Design (HK), the hotel works within the historic fabric rather than above it, preserving courtyards, materials, and trees. The result reads as hospitality stitched into a neighborhood, not a world apart.
Villa Baltica is a complex of seven all-season vacation cottages designed by Z3Z Architekci, located in Niechorze, Poland. The 35-square-metre (377-square-foot) residences are shaped like a barn and were designed to sit privately in a dense property on the Western Pomerania region, which has views of the Baltic Sea. The wooden cottages accommodate six people and each have a dedicated garden space.
Selva Resort in Santa Teresa, Costa Rica, designed by K10 Studio, offers raw tropical luxury with cantilevered hanging pools and stunning ocean views. This contemporary hotel seamlessly integrates with the sloped terrain, featuring concrete, steel, and teak wood finishes. Enjoy the outdoor living concept with expansive terraces and privacy-enhancing louvers.
Ennea, a captivating nine-room hotel designed by Jaque Studio, is nestled in the picturesque coastal town of Puerto Escondido, Mexico. This 2023 project, situated just two blocks from the renowned Punta Zicatela beach, is molded by the site’s physical and climatic conditions, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and relaxation.
The hotel’s architectural proposal, featuring three distinct volumes, seamlessly integrates with the surrounding nature reserve, offering guests expansive ocean views and a connection to the region’s distinctive vegetation and materials.
The Santnerpass Mountain Shelter, designed by Senoner Tammerle Architekten in Bolzano, Italy, stands as a testament to eco-friendly architecture. This refuge combines wood and steel to offer safety and sustainability against the Rosengarten’s dramatic vistas, marrying modernity with tradition in an eco-conscious construction that serves as a serene escape in nature.
Welcome to Hotel Max Brown Missori, the latest addition to Milan’s boutique hotel scene. Designed by Saar Zafrir, this mid-century styled retreat in the heart of Italy’s fashion capital combines playful aesthetics with comfort. From its 70s-inspired common areas to rooms equipped with SMEG kettles and Crosley turntables, every detail reflects a commitment to style and sustainability.