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As one of the fastest-growing tourist destinations in the Mexican Caribbean, the paradise-like Playa del Carmen makes a great leap forward with the development of the Hotel Grand Hyatt Playa del Carmen, with architectural and interior design by Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos.
Courtesy of Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos – Photographs : Paul Rivera
This project, in the heart of Playa del Carmen, is located on an irregular site that slopes down to the sea, with a 140-meter beachfront and a significant area of natural mangrove to be preserved.
Courtesy of Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos – Photographs : Paul Rivera
A series of studies of distribution, land use and protection of the natural area led to the development of an architectural program divided into three blocks. Each block is designed with a different intention and purpose to generate a wide range of sensations, routes and experiences for guests or visitors.
The first block forms the connection between the avenue and the hotel, creating an interior roadway for pedestrians and vehicles lined by retail stores, generating an informal urban ambience recalling that of the famous 5th Avenue. This indoor street ascends to define the access route to the main plaza, which becomes the motor lobby. Taking advantage of this elevation, the ballrooms are located beneath the plaza, while the back of house areas are located underneath this indoor street.
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