A HOTEL BLENDED INTO THE LANDSCAPE

Some cities are best understood by walking their streets. Aveiro is best understood by following the water. Nestled among the canals and the landscape of the estuary, the Meliá Ria Hotel & Spa enjoys a prime location on Cais da Fonte Nova, very close to the historic center.

Designed as a meeting point between urban life, the landscape, and well-being, the hotel extends this connection with its surroundings into its spa area, where relaxation, tranquility, and self-care become an essential part of the experience.

RELIEF AS A SENSORY EXPERIENCE

In the project developed by Traços Interiores, the DUNE panel by Kensaku Oshiro fits particularly well within the spa’s relaxation area.

Its vertical relief, blue finish, and the way the lighting flows across each surface bring Aveiro’s aquatic character indoors, creating a serene, enveloping atmosphere that is deeply connected to the surroundings.

ARCHITECTURE, ENVIRONMENT, AND NATURAL LIGHT

Designed by Kensaku Oshiro, DUNE emerges from a large curved surface that explores the relationship between architecture, the environment, and natural light.

At the Meliá Ria Hotel, the panel envelops the space, complements the fluid lines of the furniture, and transforms the walls into a continuous architectural form, where texture and light create a sense of calm.