Silver A' Design Award Winner 2025
Scanning this aerial photograph from ocean to horizon, listeners encounter a luxurious coastal resort where contemporary architecture meets tropical paradise, the foreground presents the Caribbean Sea with waters ranging from pale turquoise near shore like liquid aquamarine gemstone through deeper teal tones suggesting cool refreshing depth, gentle waves create delicate white foam patterns as they meet a pristine beach of cream-colored sand that feels warm and fine-grained, stretching across the lower portion of the image, scattered beachgoers appear as tiny figures suggesting the generous scale of this shoreline, moving inland through the middle ground an extensive grove of coconut palms rises with their characteristic feathery fronds creating a textured canopy of deep emerald and bright lime greens swaying in tropical breezes, interspersed among these palms are traditional open-air pavilions featuring peaked thatched roofs in warm golden-brown tones like dried palm fronds, these structures shelter gathering spaces, restaurants, and pools whose turquoise waters shimmer between the vegetation, the dominant architectural presence occupies the upper two-thirds of the composition where three substantial hotel buildings rise in stepped formation, the leftmost tower stands approximately eight stories with a boxy modernist profile rendered in crisp white, the central structure connects these volumes with lower horizontal elements, the rightmost building presents a distinctive curved facade perhaps ten stories tall with continuous horizontal bands of balconies creating a rhythmic pattern of light and shadow across its cream-colored surface, warm afternoon sunlight illuminates these facades from the left casting gentle shadows that articulate depth, the expansive sky above transitions from pale peach and lavender tones at the horizon through soft powder blue to deeper azure overhead with scattered wispy clouds, the overall atmosphere suggests tranquil late afternoon warmth with tropical humidity and the imagined sounds of palm fronds rustling and distant surf
Secrets and Impression Moxche redefine luxury in the Riviera Maya, blending modern design with cultural heritage across 140,000 square meters. The project integrates cenote inspired pools, rooftop infinity pools, and a man made beach pool, enhancing immersion in nature's beauty. Locally sourced materials and a solstice based layout connect architecture with its environment. Sustainable features include natural ventilation, energy efficient systems, and rainwater conservation, showcasing eco conscious principles. Moxche harmonizes architecture and nature, setting a new standard for hospitality.