Ritz Carlton Punta Macao. Dominican Republic

  • Prize
    Winner in Architectural Design Hotel – Luxury
  • Company/Firm
    GOMEZ VAZQUEZ INTERNATIONAL
  • Lead Designer
    Sergio Riestra
  • Other Designer(s)
    Rodrigo Maldonado
  • Architect
    GOMEZ VAZQUEZ INTERNATIONAL
  • Interior Designer
    Susurrus, Design Director Cristian Pinedo.
  • Hospitality
    Marriott Global Design, Submark Ritz Carlton
  • Photo Credit
    GOMEZ VAZQUEZ INTERNATIONAL
  • Location
    Punta Macao, Yanuna, Dominican Republic
  • Project Date
    2026
  • Developer
    Pioneer

“THE RITZ-CARLTON ALL-ACCESS YANUNA" Upscale luxury hotel it's a unique experience that immerses itself in the Taino Culture. Located on the top of a cliff, it explores the possibilities of immersion in the beautiful wetlands that are respected and integrated into the master plan of the place and its pleasant Caribbean coast. "A journey to discover different and exclusive experiences with an immersion through the Taino culture and the unique characteristics of Yanuna's nature”. A sensory journey inspired by the textures, colors and shapes of the Taino culture. Elements such as wood and clay reflect their narrative, their shapes, their craftsmanship, which provide a unique texture of movement and integration, the predominant natural colors in their vessels evoke the natural elements of the region, the textures of palm and cane converge naturally with the environment. The circles as delimitations that show their dwellings and living areas, invite the whole community to participate in communal celebrations with a feeling of integration and sharing.

Bio
We are Gomez Vazquez International, a global firm specializing in architecture, urban design, and planning. With a presence in 21 countries and offices strategically located in Madrid, Miami, Austin-San Antonio, Panama City, Mexico City, and Guadalajara, we have the capability to design projects worldwide. For over six decades, our founder, José Manuel Gómez Vázquez Aldana, a pioneer who established Mexico's first architecture firm, has set us on a path since 1963, leading to the completion of more than 1,000 projects in over 90 destinations globally.

Other prizes
2024 PROPERTY AWARDS FOR BEST NEW HOTEL ARCHITECTURE IN MEXICO AND BEST NEW HOTEL CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN IN MEXICO FOR 2024-2025, PROJECT: PUEBLO BONITO VANTAGE, SAN MIGUEL DE ALLENDE. 2023 BEST MIXED USE ARCHITECTURE GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2023, PROJECT: 7001 BURNET ROAD LOCATED IN AUSTIN, TEXAS. BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE ARCHITECTURE GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2023, PROJECT: FIORI TOWER IN MONTERREY, MEXICO 2021 THE GERMAN DESIGN COUNCILTHROUGH ICONIC AWARDS, RECOGNIZES EXCELLENCE IN WORLD ARCHITECTURE AND REWARDS WEST POINT 500 IN TWO CATEGORIES: WINNER OF “URBAN DEVELOPMENT”, AND AS PART OF THE SELECTION IN “INNOVATIVE MATERIAL”. 2019 BSAG BUILD GREEN SA TOMORROW SUSTAINABILITY AWARD IN THE RESIDENTIAL CATEGORY BY THE GREEN HEIGHTS RESIDENCES PROJECT IN SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. 2018 BUILD 2018 ARCHITECTURE AWARDS, BEST FULL SERVICE ARCHITECTURE FIRM COMPLETED IN 2018 IN CENTRAL AMERICA. ARCHITECTURE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE, GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2018, PROJECT: SANTA MARIA COURT, PANAMA CITY. HOTEL ARCHITECTURE GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2018, PROJECT: THE SANTA MARIA A LUXURY COLLECTION HOTEL, PANAMA CITY. 2017 ARCHITECT FIRM OF THE YEAR, GRANTED BY CORPORATE LIVEWIRE. BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE ARCHITECTURE GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2017, PROJECT: BOSQUE REAL RESIDENCE LOCATED IN HUIXQUILUCAN, MEXICO. ARCHITECTURE MULTIPLE RESIDENCE, GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2017, PROJECT: ROSEWOOD RESIDENCES MAYAKOBA LOCATED IN MAYAN RIVIERA, MEXICO. 2016 HOTEL ARCHITECT FIRM OF THE YEAR, GRANTED BY CORPORATE LIVEWIRE. 2015 BEST RESIDENTIAL HIGH-RISE DEVELOPMENT GRANTED BY INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY AWARDS 2015, PROJECT: BOSQUE REAL TOWERS LOCATED IN HUIXQUILUCAN.