Don Majestic is a new hotel in Punta del Este, designed by Guevara Ottonello Architects. In the Design of the building, the main objective was to create a sculptural and unique architectural shape, an innovative design, an Icon. Looking for that moment when architecture transcend itself. Trying to express poetic in architecture. Light and transparency, as a pure and curved shape, are main aspects of the project. In Don Majestic Hotel, the main objetive and challenge was to design with poetic, with courage and with passion, the sculptural shape of a Punta del Este Architectural Icon.
Natalia Ottonello is the co-founder and Director of the Design Department at Guevara Ottonello Architects, a multidisciplinary studio specializing in diverse sectors such as hospitality, residential, commercial, and educational design. The studio has been recognized with several international awards in countries including the UK, the United States, France, Italy, and Germany for its innovative approach to architectural design With a Master's degree in Neuroscience Applied to Architectural Design, Natalia is dedicated to creating spaces that enhance well-being. Her work integrates principles of neuroarchitecture to design environments that support both physical and mental health, prioritizing the quality of life of the people who inhabit them. Currently, Natalia is particularly focused on residential architecture. Her projects are designed with a focus on promoting health, integrating neuroarchitectural principles to create environments that reduce stress and support healthier living. In addition to her practice, Natalia’s research explores the impact of architectural design on chronic stress levels. She investigates how spaces that are attuned with human expectations can improve well-being, and how incorporating health-promoting affordances can encourage healthier habits, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for individuals and communities
Located in Punta del Este, Uruguay, Guevara Ottonello Architects is an interdisciplinary architecture and design studio, that emphasizes excellence, innovation and uniqueness, in every project. Under the direction of Ian Guevara and Natalia Ottonello, the studio has designed projects on every scale, including residential, commercial, hospitality, interior design and master planning projects. A main objective of the studio is to honor the Architectural Design, as the art of space, designing always with passion and dedication, creating singular designs, that communicate, innovate, and transcend. With a strong commitment to improve the quality of the environment, and to design with excellence and innovation.