Moroeni Retreat | Forest SPA & Sanctuary

Pucheni Village, Moroeni, Dâmbovița County

Permitting in progress (Phased execution 2026-2030)

Located in the dense forest of the Moroeni area, the project, started in 2024, is conceived as an oasis of tranquility dedicated to the luxury tourism segment. The ensemble adopts a pavilion-style configuration, structured into two distinct building volumes whose identity is governed by the principle of Yin and Yang duality. The building housing the accommodation and the restaurant explores the valences of femininity through plays of volumes and complex architectural details, while the SPA pavilion adopts a masculine aesthetic, defined by simplicity and functional rigor. The two volumes are articulated through a partially buried tunnel – a transition space that offers an almost ritualistic passage experience.

The liquid element plays a central role in the organization of the site, being integrated through an ingenious approach involving the controlled diversion of a natural watercourse. The stream of water is guided to traverse the complex, passing under the connecting tunnel through controlled cascades, only to settle into a pond located between the two buildings. In the immediate proximity of the water, a circular space dedicated to an open-air fire creates a symbolic contrast between the elements. The visual dialogue continues inside the SPA, where a strategically positioned cafe offers underwater perspectives of the pool, transforming the act of swimming into a dynamic projection for those relaxing.

The interior explores the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, celebrating the beauty of imperfection and honest materials. The atmosphere is defined by the use of local stone and wood in light shades, balanced by the raw force of the exposed concrete areas. In the restaurant, a monumental suspended fireplace "breaks" the glazed surface, providing warmth without interrupting the visual connection with the forest. Each room is conceived as an individual experience, featuring a personalized design, thus ensuring guests a different journey of self-rediscovery with each visit. The experience is completed on the exterior by a tiered pool, where the upper basin allows relaxation directly in the water, overflowing over an infinity edge into the main basin, in a continuous flow that mirrors the natural rhythm of the place.

Technical Details

Typology

Boutique Hotel & SPA (Pavilion Ensemble)

Key Materials

Local wood, Beige stone, Exposed concrete, Structural glass, Microcement

Services

Architecture concept, Interior design, Landscaping, Project Management