Pasito Blanco
A Luxury Revolution
Being part of the innovation of hospitality is integral to our distinguished heritage, and our contribution to the legacy of place. In this instance, we are part of the revolution of luxury destination tourism, commissioned to realize this vision by a client who had a very clear knowledge of their intended clientele. A magnificent clifftop position for a luxury resort and a Lux Hotel, side by side bringing a new era and a reinvention of refined elegance to Grand Canaria, the first in more than a decade.
Location
Grand Canaria, Spain
Client
Seaside Hotels, S.A.
Services
Architecture
Type
Hospitality
Location
Grand Canaria, Spain
Services
Architecture
Client
Seaside Hotels, S.A.
King of Morocco
Type
Hospitality
0
Acres
0
Rooms
Our client relationships are built on our being trusted advisors, displaying integrity, responsibility, and passion, which in this instance fuelled our loyal long-term commitment to this project for over 10 years of development. The intention was to realise something unique that would blend well in the rugged landscape, with a Mediterranean vernacular as our design compass. The result is reminiscent of a Spanish hillside village which is reflected in the architecture, but with Moorish details that connect it to nearby North Africa.
The guest journey is a natural choreography from arrival at the top of the site meandering down towards the ocean. Along the way, there are multiple Eden-like experiences with a perfusion of lush landscaping that gives a rich verdant lift in an arid environment. The hillside topography is used as an asset, with stepped terraces, green rooftops, courtyards, and solariums delivering quiet intimacy and many moments of reflection on a promenade of discovery.
The guest rooms are given the bird’s nest view to the sea from above, while a succession of public spaces reside beneath, all spaces taking advantage of the fan shape of the site and the view.
With a deep understanding of the demographic and daily rhythm of their expected guests, the public spaces are all designed to a scale that assumes full capacity. We’re always in synergy with nature and the experience of design here is that of a living organism. Even the cliff and rock face has become a special and very unique part of the storytelling with swimming decks and ocean pools built into and against the rock face inviting guests to experience a new sea adventure, and intentionally designed to directly connect with the environment.
Always mindful of functionality and a luxury guest experience, the back of house design encompasses both properties to accelerate and enhance the speed and efficiency of 5-star service to a multitude of dining, leisure experiences, and guest rooms as well as the dual spas efficiently positioned to connect both properties.
The design ultimately respects the context, culture, and climate of Gran Canaria and has a distinct sense of place. We’ve created luxury at a new level that will become a design legacy in the story of luxury tourism at this destination.
Our client relationships are built on our being trusted advisors, displaying integrity, responsibility, and passion, which in this instance fuelled our loyal long-term commitment to this project for over 10 years of development. The intention was to realise something unique that would blend well in the rugged landscape, with a Mediterranean vernacular as our design compass. The result is reminiscent of a Spanish hillside village which is reflected in the architecture, but with Moorish details that connect it to nearby North Africa.
The guest journey is a natural choreography from arrival at the top of the site meandering down towards the ocean. Along the way, there are multiple Eden-like experiences with a perfusion of lush landscaping that gives a rich verdant lift in an arid environment. The hillside topography is used as an asset, with stepped terraces, green rooftops, courtyards, and solariums delivering quiet intimacy and many moments of reflection on a promenade of discovery.
The guest rooms are given the bird’s nest view to the sea from above, while a succession of public spaces reside beneath, all spaces taking advantage of the fan shape of the site and the view.
With a deep understanding of the demographic and daily rhythm of their expected guests, the public spaces are all designed to a scale that assumes full capacity. We’re always in synergy with nature and the experience of design here is that of a living organism. Even the cliff and rock face has become a special and very unique part of the storytelling with swimming decks and ocean pools built into and against the rock face inviting guests to experience a new sea adventure, and intentionally designed to directly connect with the environment.
Always mindful of functionality and a luxury guest experience, the back of house design encompasses both properties to accelerate and enhance the speed and efficiency of 5-star service to a multitude of dining, leisure experiences, and guest rooms as well as the dual spas efficiently positioned to connect both properties.
The design ultimately respects the context, culture, and climate of Gran Canaria and has a distinct sense of place. We’ve created luxury at a new level that will become a design legacy in the story of luxury tourism at this destination.
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