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Hotel in Uruguay turns architecture into a tourist experience

The Locanda Fasano project, designed by Estúdio Obra Prima, is located at the highest point in the La Barra region, in Punta del Este

By Giovanna Jarandilha

Submitted at Jun 5, 2021, 7:00 AM

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Hotel in Uruguay turns architecture into a tourist experience
Carolina Proto Fernanda Schuch Juliana Bassani Lamachia architecture hotel

(Gustavo Sosa/CASACOR)

As an extension of the already renowned Hotel Fasano in Punta del Este, Uruguay, Locanda Fasano is a space for guests to experience, with 2,500 square meters of built area. The project includes 10 suites and apartments built on a single building. , which connects through a suspended volume to the iconic Fasano Restaurant.
Carolina Proto Fernanda Schuch Juliana Bassani Lamachia architecture hotel

(Gustavo Sosa/CASACOR)

The project is headed by architects Carolina Proto , Fernanda Schuch and Juliana Bassani Lamachia from Estúdio Obra Prima , which has offices in Uruguay and Brazil. The firm also participated in the execution of the Fasano Las Piedras hotel project, designed by architect Isay Weinfeld. in 2010.
Carolina Proto Fernanda Schuch Juliana Bassani Lamachia architecture hotel

(Gustavo Sosa/CASACOR)

In addition to the suites and apartments, the Locanda also houses a leisure area with an incredible view – as it is located at the highest point of the development in the La Barra region . Inserted in the beautiful local landscape, it offers one of the most privileged views in the region, the space brings together a solarium, lounge, bar and private pool; all integrated into the same common area, allowing guests to enjoy different services in the same place .
Carolina Proto Fernanda Schuch Juliana Bassani Lamachia architecture hotel

(Gustavo Sosa/CASACOR)

Integrated into the building's restaurant, the extension of the main building uses essentially natural materials in its architecture, such as wood and iron, as well as stones and plants in the decoration, as a way of respecting and revering the abundant local nature .
Carolina Proto Fernanda Schuch Juliana Bassani Lamachia architecture hotel

(Gustavo Sosa/CASACOR)