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ZADUN, a Ritz Carlton Reserve, Abax Arquitectos | International Design Awards Winners

ZADUN, a Ritz Carlton Reserve

CompanyAbax Arquitectos

Lead DesignersFernando de Haro, Jesús Fernández, Pablo Blasco

Design TeamBertha Figueroa, Sofía Bezaury, Catalina Mendoza, Alejandra Zavala

Project LocationPuerto los Cabos, Baja California Sur, México

ClientGrupo Questro

CreditsPhotos: Marriott International, Francisco Estrada

Prize(s)Bronze in Architecture Categories / Hotels & Resorts

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Entry Description

Zadun, is the fourth Ritz-Carlton Reserve in the world. The design intent relies on the creation of very horizontal, noninvasive buildings with a well-orchestrated composition of simple massing, balance, symmetry and subtle elegance. A series of horizontal planes that emerge from the land were proposed, as well as the use of large black overhangs that accentuate the light/shadow balance, taking advantage of the unique quality of the light of the Baja desert. The ambience of subtle elegance is based on the integration of local materials both in buildings and on the outdoor environment.

Awards and Prize

2011 Gold And Silver medal from The American Resort Development Association (ARDA).
2020 Winner Global Future Design Awards by Architecture Press Release (APR) Hospitality Concept category with Zadun, a Ritz Carlton Reserve.
2020 Winner Los Angeles Architectural Awards by Los Angeles Business Council (LABC) Los Angeles & Mexico Sustainable Real Estate Award category with Zadun, a Ritz Carlton Reserve.