Conceived as a post-pandemic rental property for digital nomads, the 3+2+1 Villa in Canggu was designed by K-Thengono Design Studio to accommodate varied occupancy scenarios. The brief called for three self-contained units that could operate independently or combine into a single compound, offering adaptability across guest configurations.
XIA ZHI PICTURES + 42 Urban Renewal: Architecture and Engineering Co., Ltd. of Southeast University New Building Design: B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio (Sauna, Hotel Building 6#) Building Renovation Design: B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio (Hotel Building 2#, Hotel Building 7#) Subei Cinema And Other Buildings: Architecture and Engineering Co., Ltd. of Southeast University - Urban Architecture Lab Interior Design Team: B.L.U.E. Architecture Studio Landscape Design: Youxiang Lab Cinema Exhibition Design: Zhudaoruwen Studio Client: Guangling Culture&Tourism Group
In contemporary architecture, hotel design is no longer defined solely by luxury and accommodation. Instead, it is becoming a platform to explore questions of identity, ecology, and cultural meaning. Beyond providing rooms and amenities, hotels today aim to create immersive experiences that connect travelers to local traditions, landscapes, and communities. In this curated selection of unbuilt hospitality projects, submitted by the ArchDaily community, speculative and competition-winning proposals offer a glimpse into the future of hospitality,