Olea All Suite Hotel

Architecture Block722architects+

Architecture Block722architects+

Thatched rooves, oak wood, and bamboo contrast tropical-modernist cube structures, while water flows through the resort.

Guided by the island’s landscape and the calming effect of water, Block722architects+ created a sprawling property of 93 suites revolving around a 4,000-square-meter pool that resembles a lake.Water is ubiquitous at Olea, with streams and pools meandering between island-like clusters of tropical-modernist cube structures, communal areas under skylights, hidden gardens, and age-old olive trees.

Interior design Block722+

Natural materials such as oak, bamboo, and rattan characterize the furnishings and interior design elements...

contrasting the cool geometric form and smooth interior surfaces of the buildings. Throughout the suites and communal areas, earthtone colors abound while an ambient lighting concept encourages relaxation. On the terraces and outdoor spaces, statement pieces of lounge furniture overlook the resort’s waterways and the sea, inviting guests to take in the island from a unique perspective.