Alvor

Praia Grande, SC, Brazil

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Alvor

Praia Grande, SC, Brazil

Firm

EXP

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Hotel
Landscape + Planning › Private Garden

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

10,000 sqft - 25,000 sqft

BUDGET

$1M - 5M

Alvor is a hospitality complex nestled in southern Brazil, overlooking the dramatic cliffs of the Itaimbezinho Canyon.

The first phase of the project features four independent guest cabins, a native plant nursery, and a communal gathering area. This central hub includes an open-air gourmet kitchen, sports courts, and a series of intimate outdoor lounges—all thoughtfully positioned to celebrate the surrounding landscape.

The architectural and landscape design embraces a rustic aesthetic, harmonizing with the site's natural character. Locally sourced materials—such as wood, stone, and clay—are used extensively, not only to root the project in its cultural and environmental context but also to support sustainable construction practices.

Each element is designed to foster a deep connection with nature, offering guests an immersive and contemplative experience in one of Brazil’s most stunning natural settings.

Perched above the dramatic cliffs of the Itaimbezinho Canyon in southern Brazil, Alvor is an immersive hospitality complex designed to commune with its striking natural context. >
Phase one introduces four independent guest cabins, a native plant nursery, and a vibrant communal gathering space. This central hub features an open-air gourmet kitchen, sports courts, and intimate outdoor lounges, all strategically oriented to frame the landscape.

The architecture and landscape design embrace a refined rustic aesthetic, seamlessly blending with the site's rugged character. An extensive use of locally sourced materials—wood, stone, and clay—grounds the project in its vernacular context while championing sustainable construction methods.

Ultimately, every spatial element of Alvor is curated to foster a profound connection with the outdoors, offering guests a contemplative retreat within one of Brazil’s most breathtaking natural landscapes.