POIANA ȚAPULUI - QUARTZ
With an incredible location, featuring the Bucegi Mountains to the west and the forests of the Baiului Mountains to the east, the master plan is an impressive development comprising the 5-star-plus Quartz Hotel, a 4-star hotel, villas, a vineyard, residential buildings, conference and sports facilities—a total of 869 tourism and residential units—and a bold investment of over €100 million. The master plan spans more than 12 hectares of land and combines spectacular architecture with a diverse range of landscaped outdoor spaces and activities.
Status: CONCEPT
Year: 2024
Location: Sinaia, România
Client: SOL DEVELOPMENT GROUP
Built area: 80,000 sqm
Land area: 120,000 sqm
Rooms: 128 guestrooms, in total 869 units – of which 128 5-star hotel rooms
Budget: 100 mil euro
Partner in charge: arch.Ivona Amaritei
Team: arch. Ivona Amaritei, arch. Ovidiu Rusu, arch. Andi Dumitru, arch. Oleg Olesko
Renderings: Cirrus
The textures used range from mineral to organic, from wood to stone and glass. In the heart of the mountain, we found the "crystal" as the essence of stone, created at high temperatures, characterized by edges, regularity, transparency, and purity—this is the image that inspired us in designing the concept for the 5-star hotel, the anchor of the proposed master plan.
The principles defining the master plan are:
- An iconic aspect through the uniqueness of the project, making it a statement in the area.
- Diverse ways of "living," from urban settings to secluded nature retreats.
- Maximizing access to the natural panoramic views.
- Harmony between humans and nature through studied proportions.
- Storytelling elements such as "Bogdan’s Oak," the vineyard, and viewpoints towards the mountains.
- Green energy, ecological and innovative technologies.
- Materials and colors inspired by nature.
The challenge lay in addressing the land’s elevation differences so that all units benefit from the panoramic views while maintaining a balance between nature and the built environment.
NEWS
17.11.2025
Two Awards for CUMULUS at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2025
We are proud to announce that CUMULUS Architecture Office has received two awards at the Romanian Hospitality Awards 2025, in the “Best Design” category:
First Place – La Mița Biciclista
Reinterpretation of a historic Bucharest landmark, where architectural detail and narrative design celebrate cultural identity, while creating a vibrant hospitality experience. View project
Second Place – The Marmorosch Bucharest
Transformation of a former bank into a luxury hotel preserving original grandeur while introducing new layers of spatial clarity. View project
12.09.2025
DOS GALGOS HOUSE
Nominated at BNA 2025
We are pleased to share that our design for Dos Galgos House has been officially nominated for the Bienala Națională de Arhitectură (BNA) 2025 edition, themed “ALTFEL”.Dos Galgos House was selected among the projects that exemplify this spirit of innovation and architectural excellence. View project
14.10.2025
I HOUSE by CUMULUS Receives Two Honors at Anuala 2025
We are delighted to announce that I House has received two distinctions at Anuala 2025, Romania’s most comprehensive annual architecture awards:Winner – “Architecture of Interior Design / Residential Interiors”
Nomination – “Built Architecture / Individual Housing Architecture”
I House was also nominated in the main architectural category. View project
23.05.2025
Swissôtel Poiana Brașov Wins Best Architectural Design in Eastern Europe
We are proud to share that Swissôtel Poiana Brașov has been awarded Best Architectural Design in Eastern Europe at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025.
The project redefines luxury as wellbeing, offering spaces that nurture the mind, body, and soul through a sustainable, context-driven architectural approach rooted in Transylvanian identity. View project