DESIGN
The millworker “ suggested durable local stones and timbers such as parota wood , as well as traditional carpentry techniques , to create a true sense of Mexican style .”
Minimized shipping distances lowered the project ’ s carbon footprint , as does illumination from bathroom skylights and natural ventilation in the corridors and public spaces , since only the guest rooms are air-conditioned .
The Nobu Restaurant is modeled after the brand ’ s Malibu , California , venue , also designed by Studio PCH , with a courtyard for alfresco dining and indoor tables with shoreline views . Farm-to-table restaurant Malibu Farm uses produce grown in the hotel ’ s garden .
Sushi bar
Terrace of Nobu Restaurant
PERSONAL SPACE The design team , managed onsite by Ashley Fitch , interior designer of Studio PCH , approached the spaces as if part of a personal home , bringing a chilled-out calm to the angular Japanese-inspired architecture . Niches create an intimate human scale within soaring , open-plan zones . Local art commissions and accessories found in Guadalajara , Mexico , add authenticity . This laid-back atmosphere sets the tone for
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