TULUM-SOHO APARTAMENT
Year: 2019-2020
Location: Bucharest, Romania
Built area: 110 sqm
Partner in charge: arh. Elena Dragu
Interior design: Andrei Cumpanasoiu
In the 110 sqm apartment in Badea Cârțan 13 residence, the design seeks to evoke the quintessence of cherished experiences, drawing inspiration from Soho House Chicago and Tulum, Mexico. This fusion manifests through an eclectic assemblage of furniture and design elements unified by a bold and inviting color palette.
Echoes of Soho House resonate in the azure tones and their ability to seamlessly harmonize disparate elements. From Mexico, the voluminous application of vibrant reds adds a striking counterpoint. Essentially, color acts as the organizing principle, further embellished by the client’s collection of greyhound paintings.
The client’s passion for plants and the greyhound paintings further enrich the experience, while curvaceous ceilings and warm lighting soften the strong lines, fostering a tranquil atmosphere.
The conversion from residence to hotel involved subtle overall alterations, predominantly consisting of the release of the existing framework and its transformation from loft to attic, thus making the space suitable for temporary living.
The added dormers in the attic replicate the gaps in the lower registers, remaining within the parameters of typical Stalinist academicism.
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