The Mylos Hotel brings Corsican design with sustainable charm to the hillside village of Cargèse. A collaboration between Orma Architettura and Dorothée Meilichzon, the 35-room retreat embeds its terraced concrete-and-stone buildings within the landscape, using excavated site material for rough-textured construction. Living green roofs, tree-lined walkways, and native flora—including olive, myrtle, and holm oak. It reinforces the building’s harmony with its Mediterranean surroundings.
Meilichzon’s interiors evoke local narrative through organic textures and mythic references: rock-emergent wall finishes, amphora-handled tables, friezes hinting at waves, and headboards inspired by shepherds’ berets. Every window aligns with sea views, while soft curves and earthy tones root the design in Corsican tradition. Mylos Hotel exemplifies thoughtful, context-driven hospitality, where architecture, craft, and nature converge in a modern yet timeless hospitality experience
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Eco-sensitive Hospitality Design
- Architectural designs that utilize local materials and integrate naturally with their environments are on the rise, offering both aesthetic appeal and sustainability benefits.
- Cultural Storytelling Through Interiors
- Hotels are increasingly adopting interior designs that narrate local culture and history, creating immersive experiences for guests.
- Biophilic Accommodation
- Accommodations employing biophilic design elements like living roofs and tree-lined pathways are gaining popularity for their health and well-being advantages.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sustainable Architecture
- The sustainable architecture industry finds innovation in creating buildings that use natural materials and techniques, harmonizing with their surroundings.
- Hospitality and Tourism
- The hospitality and tourism sector is embracing designs that offer authentic cultural experiences, appealing to travelers seeking meaningful connections.
- Interior Design
- The interior design industry is exploring new opportunities by crafting spaces that connect guests with local customs and environments through unique textures and storytelling elements.
