The 2025 HD Awards Project Winners

RESTORATIONS, TRANSFORMATIONS + CONVERSIONS
Gran Hotel Mas dén Bruno, Priorat, Spain

Priorat, south of Barcelona in Tarragona, is one of Spain’s most fabled wine regions, and that history influences the 24-suite Gran Hotel Mas dén Bruno, the revitalization of a centuries-old estate. “One of our favorite design moments is the careful retention of the 18th-century elements throughout the manor, where contemporary materials embrace the past. This fusion invites guests to pause, reflect, and savor their journey amid the beauty of the vineyards,” says Astet Studio partner Ala Zureikat. The building’s original stone masonry remains intact (it is now joined by a complementary extension) and is layered with an earthy palette of stucco, oak, and red marble. The spa—tucked into an ancient wine and olive oil mill—speaks to the location, while arch motifs that grace the façade reappear as guestrooms dividers. “Designed with reverence for its surroundings, the hotel mirrors the elegance of a wine that has matured in the earth,” adds Astet Studio partner Oscar Engroba, “a harmonious blend of the old and the new.”

Architecture Firm: C97 Arquitectes I Associats, Barcelona | Interior Design and Purchasing Firm: Astet Studio, Barcelona | Owner and Operator: The Stein Group