Secrets and Impression Moxche Primary Function: Hōkele by MAAR Arquitectura Humana is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2025 A' Design Award Kala in Hoʻolālā Hale, Kūkulu a me Hōʻuluʻulu Competition Category.
KalaHoʻolālā Hale· 2025
Secrets and Impression Moxche Primary Function: Hōkele
Client: Maar
A' Design Award Kala Winner in Hoʻolālā Hale Category
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About Secrets and Impression Moxche Primary Function: Hōkele
Book Text: Hoʻopili hou ʻo Secrets a me Impression Moxche i ka waiwai nui ma ka Riviera Maya, e hui pū ana i ka hoʻolālā hou me ka hoʻoilina moʻomeheu ma luna o 140,000 mika ʻāpana. Hoʻohui ka papahana i nā wai ʻauʻau i hoʻoulu ʻia e ke cenote, nā wai ʻauʻau infinity ma luna o ka hale, a me kahi wai ʻauʻau kahakai i hana ʻia e ke kanaka, e hoʻonui ana i ka komo ʻana i loko o ka nani o ka ʻāina. Hoʻopili nā mea kūloko a me kahi hoʻonohonoho i hoʻokumu ʻia ma ka solstice i ka hoʻolālā kūkulu hale me kona kaiapuni. Loaʻa i nā hiʻohiʻona kūpaʻa ka makani maoli, nā ʻōnaehana ikehu pono, a me ka mālama ʻana i ka wai ua, e hōʻike ana i nā loina mālama kaiapuni. Hoʻokokoke ʻo Moxche i ka hoʻolālā kūkulu hale a me ka ʻāina, e hoʻokumu ana i kahi kūlana hou no ka hoʻokipa.
The Recognition
About the A' Design Award Kala
Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Secrets and Impression Moxche Primary Function: Hōkele i ka A' Design Award Kala, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kiʻekiʻe loa, nani a kupaianaha. He mau hana ʻālohilohi loa a hana noʻeau nui nā lanakila Kala e hōʻike ana i ka loea, ka makakoho a me ka ʻoi aku o ka noʻonoʻo o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Secrets and Impression Moxche Primary Function: Hōkele he hana kupaianaha, kūlana ʻoi aku, ʻoihana kiʻekiʻe a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Kala he mea hoʻokumu kūpono loa, mahalo ʻia e hāʻawi i ka pōmaikaʻi a hoʻoneʻe i nā palena o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana. He mea i ʻeleu ʻia e nā mea he nui ka hoʻolālā Secrets and Impression Moxche Primary Function: Hōkele e hoʻāla i ka makemake, lawe mai i nā manaʻo maikaʻi a hoʻāla i ka kamahaʻo a me ka mahalo.
Behind the Design
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Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- Located in the Riviera Maya, Secrets and Impression Moxche set a benchmark in hospitality design by seamlessly blending luxury, sustainability and cultural authenticity
Spanning 140,000 Square meters, with 683 rooms and 14 restaurants this resort showcases an innovative architectural vision and meticulous design
The project combines natural elements, local materials and contemporary features to redefine the visitor experience, standing out for its commitment to the environment - Dimensions & Packaging
- The project spans 140,000 square meter, featuring 683 rooms and 14 restaurants distributed across four main buildings
The triple height entrance includes Mayan stone walls and ornamental wood planks
Building B's crescent shape optimizes views, while Building C rooftop wedding gazebo adds functionality. Key features include a 500-seat theater, a spa with 31 cabins and sustainable design elements like native vegetation and large-format glass panels to maximize natural light and energy efficiency - Tags
- Luxury hospitality design, sustainable architecture, Mayan cultural authenticity, Riviera Maya resort, innovative hotel design, natural materials, eco-friendly tourism, immersive guest experience, contemporary luxury, local craftsmanship
- Production Technology
- The design of Secrets and Impression Moxche focused on sustainability, cultural authenticity, and innovation. Local materials like Mayan stone and ornamental wood were paired with Ceppo di Grey flooring and large-format glass for seamless indoor-outdoor harmony. Spaces were aligned with the winter solstice for cultural relevance, while native vegetation enhanced privacy. Functional zoning optimized guest flow, and sustainable practices minimized environmental impact.
- Design Challenge
- The hardest challenge was maintaining a human scale while balancing cultural authenticity with modern luxury
Aligning the entrance with the winter solstice required precise calculations to honor Mayan traditions. Ensuring intimacy in a large-scale project demanded thoughtful design of spaces like hallways and dining areas. External factors included environmental laws, while the team blended local materials with advanced technologies to achieve a sustainable and culturally respectful design - Research
- This project used qualitative research to merge luxury, sustainability and cultural authenticity
Objectives included honoring Mayan heritage and maximizing comfort. Methods involved site analysis, cultural studies and material testing. Data came from local interviews, environmental studies, and simulations
Results highlighted seamless integration of nature and modern design, emphasizing cultural alignment and eco-conscious practices, setting a new hospitality standard that inspires sustainable architecture - Inspiration
- Secrets and Impression Moxche draw inspiration from the rich Mayan culture and the natural beauty of the Riviera Maya, blending luxury, sustainability, and authenticity
The entrance aligned with the winter solstice honors ancient traditions while local materials and contemporary design create a unique experience
Focused on functionality, sustainability and harmony with nature, the project redefines hospitality setting a new benchmark in architecture and design - Project Duration
- The project began in 2018 in the Riviera Maya and was completed in late 2023. Located within the Corasol community, Secrets and Impression Moxche set new standards in luxury and sustainability. Its innovative design and cultural integration have been showcased in architectural and hospitality publications, establishing it as a benchmark in the industry.
- Operation Flow
- Secrets and Impression Moxche offer a seamless luxurious experience, blending nature, culture, and comfort. Guests enjoy hallways lined with native stone, restaurants with stunning views, private relaxation areas, a rooftop wedding gazebo, and a spa with personalized treatments. By harmonizing natural elements and modern luxury, the resort creates an immersive, unique, and welcoming experience that redefines relaxation and hospitality.
- Patents
- Copyrights belong to Manolo Solis and Luis Enrique Macedo, 2024.
Trademark (2024) Secrets and Impression Moxché, AMResorts. - Team Members
- MAAR Arquitectura team
Master Planning Luis Enrique Macedo Ramirez
Arquitectonic Design Jonathan Soberanis Sosa
Design Alan Ricardo Tuz Cituk
Interior designer Alejandro Escudero
Masterplan coordination and Design Macedo Arquitectura
Landscape Maat Handasa - Image Credits
- Photographer Manolo Solis, Secrets Moxche Exterior, 2024.
Video Credits: Videographer Luis Enrique Macedo, Secrets Moxche Promotional Video, 2024.
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