Sora, Four Seasons

  • Prize
    Winner in Interior Design Cocktail Bar
  • Company/Firm
    EDG Interior Architecture + Design
  • Lead Designer
    Jennifer Johanson
  • Other Designer(s)
    Brooke Tumsaroch,Cindy Moore,Dave Maynard,Briana Sanchez,Kevin Pereira,Varunna Mitra,Victoria Denny
  • Architect
    Robert Glazier Architects
  • Interior Designer
    EDG Design
  • Hospitality
    Four Seasons Hotels
  • Construction Company
    Black Palm Development
  • Photo Credit
    Eric Laignel
  • Location
    Cabo San Lucas, B.C.S., Mexico
  • Project Date
    May 2024
  • Developer
    Oakmont Corporation

Perched high above the ocean, Sora tells the story of the Nikkei-inspired bar cuisine (Peruvian with Japanese influences) in three dimensions. Clean, modern and sculptural forms mix with the bright colors and earthy textures of Peruvian textiles to create a rooftop bar that’s earthy and sophisticated.

The design team worked with local construction and craft teams to beautiful effect. The entry, nestled in a desert landscape, sets the stage with its whimsically carved host stand, substantial metal pivot wall and textural breeze block wall. Magenta tile creates a strong graphic statement at the curving bar. Here, the top shelf here is reserved for a curated collection Oaxacan pottery hand-sourced by the team. A smooth latilla ceiling offers protection with modern flair. The poured, terrazzo-style bar top is designed with the open-air setting in mind.

The entirely outdoor space that embraces its cliffside setting. Built-in plaster bancos seem to be carved from the stone cliffs. The firepit lounge cantilevers out into the expanse of ocean.

An infusion of pink in textiles, tiles and lighting mirrors the pink glow of a Baja sunset, inviting guests to relax and fully enjoy the moment

Bio
EDG Interior Architecture + Design is a global leader in hospitality branding and design. The company's interdisciplinary team comprises brand strategists, interior designers, architects, and graphic designers, all working collaboratively to merge visionary design with strategic innovation. Founded in 1987, EDG is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area with strategic offices in Dallas and Singapore. Our global perspective and collaborative approach are anchored by a total commitment to concept and project performance.

Other prizes
Interior Design 2023 Best of Year Award, Spa/Beauty: Mii amo Spa NEWH Top Interior Design Firm 2023, San Francisco Chapter IIDA 2022 Global Excellence Award, Restaurants, Lounges & Bars: Firangi Superstar LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022, Casual Restaurant: Pelican Brewing LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2022, Residence: Montage Healdsburg Harvest Homes HD Awards 2021, Best New Brand Launch: Terramor Outdoor Resort LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2021, Casual Restaurant: Firangi Superstar LIV Hospitality Design Awards 2021, Architectural Design, Hotel: Viceroy Santa Monica