GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AWARDS 2024

GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS 2024

AWARDS 2024

We are proud to announce that our project “The Franciscana Hotel”, presented in the Global Architecture Design Awards 2024, has been rewarded with Gold Award of Hospitality Architecture!

The project is born from the interpretation of the arch as the main elemento of colonial architecture in Valladolid and how this arch creates a sequence of spaces and plays of light and shadow. The projects’s location in a very natural environment allows us to incorporate nature into the Project, creating a central plaza around the jungle, so that the rooms are constantly facing the jungle and the plaza itself participates in that nature.


GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE DESIGN AWARDS 2024

GLOBAL ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN AWARDS 2024

AWARDS 2024

We are proud to announce that our project “Hotel TOH, Kuyabeh, Holistic Comunity, Tulum”, presented in the Global Architecture Design Awards 2024, has been rewarded with Gold Award of Green Architecture!

A new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and radial flight, have led us to design a unique form for the hotel to embrace the terrain, providing unparalleled panoramic views of the lagoon and a central distribution like no other.


DNA PRESENTS "HOTEL FRANCISCANA VIGNETTE COLLECTION IHG", VALLADOLID, MEXICO!

DNA PRESENTS "HOTEL FRANCISCANA VIGNETTE COLLECTION IHG", VALLADOLID, MEXICO!

Valladolid, Mexico

The Franciscana Hotel project located in the city of Valladolid, a historic and colonial city on the Yucatán Peninsula and also designated as a Pueblo Mágico, has given DNA an apportunity to explore a different approach to the projects we have underway.
The project is born from the interpretation of the arch as the main elemento of colonial architecture in Valladolid and how this arch creates a sequence of spaces and plays of light and shadow. The projects’s location in a very natural environment allows us to incorporate nature into the Project, creating a central plaza around the jungle, so that the rooms are constantly facing the jungle and the plaza itself participates in that nature.
The location of this hotel, which is a 100 room hotel in the center and heart of Valladolid under the IHG Brand, a very important hotel group that will créate its first brand called Vignette Collection in Central America, gave us the opportunity to create a block concept with a central plaza. In this plaza, a whole system of gastronomy, art, culture, and shopping is created becoming a hub and catalyst for the city itself, where not only the hotel’s own guests but also the city’s residents can enjoy this new plaza that the hotel brings to Valladolid.
The same happens on the rooftop, where a leisure area is created with this infinity pool that frames the city of Valladolid, its plazas, and churches through the arches of the facade.


MUSE HOTEL AWARDS 2024

MUSE HOTEL AWARDS 2024

AWARDS 2024

We are proud to announce that our project “Hotel TOH, Kuyabeh, Holistic Comunity, Tulum”, presented in the Muse Hotel Awards 2024, has been rewarded with Winner of the Year of Eco-Resort & Sustainable Design!

A new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and radial flight, have led us to design a unique form for the hotel to embrace the terrain, providing unparalleled panoramic views of the lagoon and a central distribution like no other.


AIRE Bench: An Innovative Collaboration with Group Fabregas!

AIRE Bench: An Innovative Collaboration with Group Fabregas!

BARCELONA, SPAIN

From DNA Barcelona, we present the AIRE Bench. This project represents the perfect fusion of avant-garde design and manufacturing technology. At DNA Barcelona, we have created a unique design, while FABREGAS has taken care of its manufacturing and finishes, using high-quality polyethylene.

Imagine strolling through your city and encountering a bench that not only invites you to sit but also inspires you with its avant-garde design and vibrant colors. That is the AIRE Bench.

A Bench with Exceptional Features

  • Avant-garde design: A unique design that redefines urban furniture by combining great robustness with an aesthetic and ergonomic line.
  • Maintenance-free: Made of polyethylene, an incredibly durable material that requires no additional care.
  • Resistant: With UV and anti-graffiti treatments, it withstands any environment without easily deteriorating, including exposure to harsh weather conditions.
  • 100% recyclable: Committed to sustainability, we contribute to a greener future.

The AIRE Bench is available in two versions, with and without a backrest. And in three vibrant colors: anthracite gray, acid green, and orange, adding a modern touch to any context.

Shaping the Cities of Tomorrow With the launch of the AIRE Bench, we are building the urban furniture of the cities of the future. This bench not only provides a comfortable place to sit but also represents an eye-catching architectural element that attracts attention and reflects our vision of a more sustainable and modern urban space.

From DNA Barcelona and FABREGAS, we are convinced that the AIRE Bench will transform the urban landscape. By choosing recyclable and low-maintenance materials, we are paving the way for a more sustainable future. A future where design and functionality come together to create cities for the citizens.


"HOTEL TOH KUYABEH", PUBLISHED IN VANITY FAIR MAGAZINE!

"HOTEL TOH KUYABEH", PUBLISHED IN VANITY FAIR MAGAZINE!

VANITY FAIR MAGAZINE

We would like to give a big thank to the “VANITY FAIR” Magazine for publishing our project “Hotel TOH Kuyabeh by DNA Barcelona Architects”

A new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and radial flight, have led us to design a unique form for the hotel to embrace the terrain, providing unparalleled panoramic views of the lagoon and a central distribution like no other.

The design originates from three volumes containing the architectural program. Thirty-five rooms are interconnected in a circular arrangement under a undulating roof inspired by bird flight, providing a visual spectacle of the Toh’s colors and enhancing movement with reflections in the water. At the center, two levels house different amenities; the first level includes a spa and meeting rooms, while the second level features a restaurant and terraces. This magnificent distribution of standout volumes not only ensures privacy but also offers breathtaking views from any point in the resort.

In addition to its unique design, the project incorporates sustainable practices, such as integrating solar panels into the roofs for renewable energy generation, collecting rainwater, achieving natural ventilation through efficient skin and roof systems. A native construction system, adapted to regional traditional techniques, and a dry construction system are adopted to maximize efficiency and sustainability.

The choice of natural and native materials reflects the project’s commitment to bio-compatibility and sustainability. In DNA, we not only create an exceptional architectural masterpiece but also a testament to respect for the environment and a role model in terms of sustainability and nature-inspired design.


"HOTEL TOH KUYABEH", PUBLISHED IN SLEEPER MAGAZINE!

"HOTEL TOH KUYABEH", PUBLISHED IN SLEEPER MAGAZINE!

SLEEPER MAGAZINE

We would like to give a big thank to the “SLEEPER” Magazine for publishing our project “Hotel TOH Kuyabeh by DNA Barcelona Architects”

A new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and radial flight, have led us to design a unique form for the hotel to embrace the terrain, providing unparalleled panoramic views of the lagoon and a central distribution like no other.

The design originates from three volumes containing the architectural program. Thirty-five rooms are interconnected in a circular arrangement under a undulating roof inspired by bird flight, providing a visual spectacle of the Toh’s colors and enhancing movement with reflections in the water. At the center, two levels house different amenities; the first level includes a spa and meeting rooms, while the second level features a restaurant and terraces. This magnificent distribution of standout volumes not only ensures privacy but also offers breathtaking views from any point in the resort.

In addition to its unique design, the project incorporates sustainable practices, such as integrating solar panels into the roofs for renewable energy generation, collecting rainwater, achieving natural ventilation through efficient skin and roof systems. A native construction system, adapted to regional traditional techniques, and a dry construction system are adopted to maximize efficiency and sustainability.

The choice of natural and native materials reflects the project’s commitment to bio-compatibility and sustainability. In DNA, we not only create an exceptional architectural masterpiece but also a testament to respect for the environment and a role model in terms of sustainability and nature-inspired design.


DNA PRESENTS "HOTEL TOH KUYABEH", HOLISTIC COMMUNITY, TULUM, MEXICO

DNA PRESENTS "HOTEL TOH KUYABEH, HOLISTIC COMMUNITY, TULUM, MEXICO"!

Vienna, Austria

The Hotel TOH is developed within the jungle of Tulum, in a development called Kuyabeh. At DNA , the inspiration always arises from nature, adn in this case, we have taken the Toh bird as the inspiring element, which is a speciic bird from that área existing within the Kuyabeh Masterplan.

The movement of its feathers generates an architecture that, like a musical score, creates an architectural sequence and a play of roots that gives the whole Project an harmonic movement, just like the movement of the Toh bird’s wings, creating a series of colors that change shades with the play of the sun and is reflected in the lagoon. It is in this lagoon where we place the Project in the shape o fan ellipse.

In the center are the amenities including a panoramic restaurant overlooking the lagoon and the jungle, the administration area, and the Spa Wellness.

Around it, there is alse a luxury villa área with a top-notch “à la carte” restaurant and a cocktail area, with rooms on both sides overlooking the lagoon and the jungle.


DESIGN SKILL AWARDS 2024

DESIGN SKILL AWARDS 2023

AWARDS 2024

We are proud to announce that our project “Hotel TOH, Kuyabeh, Holistic Comunity, Tulum”, presented in the DESIGN SKILL AWARDS 2023, has been rewarded with platinum in the category of Best Hospitality & Hotel Architecture.

A new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and radial flight, have led us to design a unique form for the hotel to embrace the terrain, providing unparalleled panoramic views of the lagoon and a central distribution like no other.


"VILLA CRONOS", PUBLISHED IN DISEÑO INTERIOR MAGAZINE

"LUXURY VILLA CRONOS", PUBLISHED IN DISEÑO INTERIOR MAGAZINE

BENAHAVIS, SPAIN

We are very happy that our project has been featured in the magazine Diseño Interior in the monthly edition 365. This issue presents the finished luxury villa VILLA CRONOS. Located in Malaga, Spain, this villa, inspired by pure minimalism, is situated in a fantastic location on the southern coast of Spain, offering peace and tranquility to its residents with its concise lines and modern forms. We are delighted to share with you this very special project in Diseño Interior magazine.