Honorable Mention: International Architecture Awards 2025
Secrets and Impression Moxché | Quintana Roo, Yucatan, México | 2023

Architects: MAAR Arquitectura Humana
Lead Architects: Luis Enrique Macedo Diaz and Jonathan Soberanis
Design Team: Alan Ricardo Tuz, Luis Enrique Macedo Ramirez
Landscape Architects: Maat Handasa Nature Planning + Architecture
General Contractor: MM Construcciones y Desarrollos
Client: MM Construcciones y Desarrollos
Photographers: Manolo Solis

Located within the luxurious enclave of Corasol in the Riviera Maya, Secrets Moxché & Impression Moxché redefine the standards of hospitality through a seamless integration of luxury, sustainability, and cultural authenticity. Spanning an expansive 140,000 sqm, the resort features 683 exquisitely designed rooms and 14 restaurants, presenting a visionary approach to architecture that harmonizes with its natural surroundings while embracing contemporary functionality. The project is a testament to meticulous design and environmental consciousness, with every element carefully curated to enhance the visitor experience. Natural materials, local craftsmanship, and innovative features combine to create a space that not only captivates but also respects the environment, transforming the landscape into an iconic yet functional masterpiece.

The resort's entrance is an architectural marvel, embodying grandeur and cultural homage. A triple-height structure with Mayan stone walls and ornamental solid wood planks, complemented by Ceppo di Grey floors, serves as a dramatic introduction. Aligned with the winter solstice, this monumental design honors Mayan traditions, creating a harmonious blend of cultural symbolism and visual impact. The layout of the resort is thoughtfully designed to balance functionality and elegance. Building A houses event halls and a subterranean back-of-house area, ensuring seamless operations and connectivity across the complex. Building B, with its crescent-shaped structure, includes restaurants, a grand lobby, four levels of rooms, and a rooftop called The Observatory, offering stunning views. Building C rises with eight levels of rooms, a rooftop featuring a wedding gazebo, retail spaces, and spa access on the first level. Building D, home to the exclusive Impression Moxché, culminates with the rooftop Cielo, providing breathtaking panoramic views of the surroundings.

All exterior hallways are adorned with Mayan stone, while the interiors boast Ebony Cristal and Negro Monterrey flooring. Large-format glass panels maximize natural light, fostering an elegant interplay between indoor and outdoor spaces. Native vegetation ensures privacy and introduces lush greenery, creating a harmonious and welcoming environment across the resort’s grand scale. The 14 restaurants are strategically arranged along a central axis to optimize views of the resort’s iconic artificial beach. Each dining space reflects a unique architectural identity aligned with its culinary theme, from the fire-inspired Ember to the celestial allure of The Observatory.

Entertainment facilities elevate the guest experience, with a 500-seat theater featuring adaptable spaces for live shows and dinners. A hidden entrance in the pharmacy leads to Gipsy, a nightclub with walls resembling the roots of a giant tree, offering a sense of whimsy and wonder. The spa offers a transformative wellness journey, featuring six private massage cabins connected by a serene pool, 25 additional cabins under a palapa, mud therapy zones, a hammam, a facial bar, and a bridal suite. The comprehensive hydrotherapy circuit includes saunas, steam rooms, and mixed-use facilities, while the adjacent gym with spinning and multipurpose rooms complements convenience stores and boutique shops.

Secrets Moxché & Impression Moxché embody architectural innovation, cultural reverence, and sustainable luxury.