Hospitality Design

hospitality is experience, and architecture is the stage where those stories are told.

It is our philosophy of life and work that hospitality is experience, and architecture is the stage where those stories are told. With particular care for the smallest details, a spatial narrative emerges as the design keeps the big picture in mind without losing the small moments that make it special.

Partnership with Vórtice Artesana & Design

Vórtice Artesana & Design has partnered with binational architectural artist and designer Alvaro Alvarez, whose acute sensibility for hospitality design, paired with his experience in creating transcendental spaces, brings a focused and relevant perspective to our work.

With his studio based in San Ysidro, CA, at the crux of a cross – border community between San Diego in the U.S. and Tijuana in Mexico, Alvaro’s strengths lie in developing tasteful spaces that are culturally resonant, texturally rich, and grounded in operational common sense. Our joint process begins at project inception, creating a conceptual identity through a compelling visual narrative that explores materials, spatial organization, lighting, furniture, and artistic details; resulting in a refined and innovative proposal for each project, which the Vórtice team executes with precision and excellence.

Alvaro’s Experience

Since founding his studio in San Ysidro, Alvaro’s experience includes designing independent residential and destination projects in Manhattan, Mexico City, Baja California, and Southern California.

Prior to his independent practice, he worked with Greg Keffer, David Rockwell, and Ian Schrager in New York City, serving as Interior Project Architect for the 15 Hudson Yards tower in Manhattan, and leading a team as Interior Project Manager for The Kanai EDITION Hotel in Riviera Maya, Mexico; both landmark hospitality projects recognized for their design excellence.

As an artist and designer, Alvaro has spent multiple years contributing to the revival of the architectural identity of the Coastal Corridor from Tijuana to Rosarito and Ensenada, leading efforts with his team to position this Pacific Riviera as one of North America’s most compelling and emerging hospitality destinations.

It is this balance of precision and clear vision that keeps every detail intentional while maintaining full control of the larger design direction.

Please contact Alvaro Alvarez

If you currently only have a business plan, a preliminary idea, or even just a note on your phone, we can help you develop an initial design package.