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OBM International (OBMI) has been selected to design the luxurious Pasito Blanco Resort & Spa in the Canary Islands’ Gran Canaria. With extensive experience in architectural design and planning of resort destinations and communities, OBMI will oversee every detail of the project’s design process, from conceptual design to working drawings. A five-star, 160-room world-class hotel, Pasito Blanco will feature a full-service spa, several bars and restaurants, three pools, and a rooftop lounge.

The primary goal for Pasito Blanco is to create a stately and majestic visual impact by allowing the structure to cascade down a hillside and gradually descend to the coastline’s rocky cliffs. Incorporating multiple levels, detached villas, sweeping docks, pools, and patios, OBMI will integrate the natural contours of the land, to establish a dynamic flow throughout the entire resort.

With a strong focus on place-specific architecture, OBMI’s design for Pasito Blanco is one that will respect the islands context, culture, and climate. Situated on a gently sloping cliff overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, OBMI will establish an architectural character that reflects the area’s heritage by following traditional lines, taking advantage of local building materials and utilizing native landscaping. The use of reinterpreted colonial design, local volcanic stones, white walls, and wood features, including handcrafted Canarian wooden balconies, will offer the perfect blend of the islands’ historical architectural style and indigenous elements.

“We are honored to have been awarded the Pasito Blanco Resort & Spa. There is a true sense of discovery in this magnificent project as we create a design that responds to the island’s early settlements and old town style,” said Doug Kulig, CEO of OBMI. “We are also thrilled to be working with Theo and Gregor Gerlach of Seaside Hotels, they are a remarkable development team that has made a significant impact on the resort industry in the Canary Islands.”