A nature-centred Regenerative Retreat in the mountains of Asturias, where architecture, nature, wellness, and local culture converge to inspire, restore and delight guests and visitors.
Location:
Asturias, Spain
Client:
Private
Site:
1.2ha
Year:
2026
Services:
Masterplanning, architecture, landscape and interiors
Status:
Commission - Concept Submitted
Collaborators:
In collaboration with Longa Studio (Local Architecture and Engineering)
Team:
Daniela Chacón, Erika Bahamón, Dylan López Bernal, Faber Emilio Gutierrez, Alex Quintero, Michael Moreno, Daniel Agudelo.
Consultants:
Eleni Mente - Element (Landscape)
Yael Shmueli-Goetz (Interiors)
Carlo Battisti, Ann Vanner (Living Future Europe)
View of the retreat from the village nearby.
Located in Asturias, this regenerative retreat reimagines hospitality as a catalyst for environmental restoration and human wellbeing. Conceived as a refuge immersed in nature, the project seeks to create a place where guests reconnect with the landscape while experiencing calm, joy and a sense of belonging.
Journey through the different zones and gardens of the masterplan.
The masterplan is structured around a sequence of gardens that organize the distribution of the buildings and shape the experience of moving through the site. Each garden creates a distinct atmosphere, spaces for gathering, contemplation, wellness and connection, allowing the landscape itself to guide the journey. Buildings are lightly embedded in the steep terrain and connected through paths, terraces and outdoor rooms, encouraging guests to explore the site slowly and engage with nature along the way.
Aerial view showing the seamless blend of architecture and landscape.
The design is guided by a holistic biophilic approach that operates across all scales, from the surrounding landscape to the interiors. Ecological restoration, native planting and biodiverse thematic gardens form the foundation of the outdoor environment, while architecture opens to views, daylight and fresh air. Inside, natural materials, vegetation, textures and multisensory elements create calm, restorative interiors that support wellbeing and deepen the relationship between people and nature.
View of the wellness zone featuring a series of natural pools, buildings and support facilities embedded in the landscape.
Beyond sustainability, the project follows the principles of the International Living Future Institute’s Living Building Challenge, using its imperatives as a design framework. This includes regenerative water and energy strategies, carbon-conscious construction, responsible material sourcing, and meaningful engagement with the local ecology and community.
View of the interiors for a typical guest room featuring refuge and prospect. Natural and local materials, plenty of daylight and views towards the mountains .
Wellness spaces and social areas inspired in the surrounding nature, guests rooms and tree-houses that give a sense of calm and refuge, regenerative gastronomy supported by an on-site farm, and nature-based experiences form part of a holistic environment rooted in the rhythms of the landscape. Rather than simply minimizing harm, the ambition is to create a place that gives back more than it takes, supporting biodiversity, celebrating Asturian culture, and demonstrating how hospitality can contribute to a regenerative relationship between people and the natural world.