Featuring Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa in Torres del Paine, Chile. The award-winning hotel is immersed in the landscape and emerges from the hillside, with views of the Torres del Paine National Park, declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1978.

The architecture and interiors maximize the use of wood which exudes warmth, safety and protection. The hotel is like a cozy hideaway in contrast to the wide open landscape and one can only imagine the evenings spent in the different spaces within the hotel which are casual and friendly, supporting guests' interactions as well as providing private zones for relaxing time and admiring the views. Furnishings and textiles were hand made by Chilean craftspeople, using natural materials from the region, high quality workmanship and inspiration from the surrounding estancias as well as the influence of the native Tehuelche people.

The use of wood in such a large scale might feel excessive for some but I love the dedicated commitment to the primary material which deepens the connection to the outdoors environment.