* Location: Russia * Year: 2024 – 2025 * Collaborators: Caps Office * Site Area: 55.000 m²
Ecoline is not merely a hotel, but a living ecosystem that moves with nature. Conceived as a fusion of architecture, technology, and ecology, the project redefines hospitality through mobility and sustainability. Its moving units travel across diverse landscapes—forests, lakes, and elevated treetop views—transforming accommodation into an ever-changing journey in harmony with the environment.
The design vision of Ecoline is to transform modern hospitality from a static condition into a journey synchronized with nature. The project was conceived out of the growing need for people to reconnect with the natural world in an era of rapid change. Its aim is to propose a new way of living and experiencing nature without disturbing its delicate balance, but rather by moving with its rhythm. This approach shifts architecture from being a mere shelter into a stage for interaction, where human presence aligns with ecological cycles. In this sense, Ecoline invites its guests not as passive observers but as active participants in nature—each movement revealing a new landscape, a new ecological layer, and a new state of mind.
Ecoline transforms accommodation into a fully personalized journey. Guests can plan their day through a dedicated app, moving from serene lakes to forest interiors, or from treetop vantage points to panoramic views. The mobile units follow the chosen scenario, making each journey uniquely tailored to the guest’s preferences. This flexibility not only offers ever-changing vistas but also strengthens the connection between guest and nature.
Sustainability and ecological integration are at the core of Ecoline’s design. The mobile units are largely powered by solar energy, reducing their environmental footprint while enabling dynamic movement. Structures are carefully positioned to minimize intervention in the existing topography, preserving the natural landscape and ecological balance. Vegetation and wildlife areas are protected, ensuring that every journey through the site unfolds in harmony with the surrounding ecosystem. In this way, Ecoline transforms accommodation into a living, responsive environment and offers a unique experience in harmony with nature.
All journeys at Ecoline begin at the central hub, where guests select their preferred scenario and boarding point. From this main station, mobile units follow personalized routes that combine a variety of experiences: fishing by the lake, exploring permaculture and farm activities like milking and egg collecting, observing wildlife in the forest, passing by streams, or enjoying panoramic views from cliffs and treetop platforms. Each journey is unique, seamlessly blending landscapes and interactive experiences, and transforming every stay into a rich, fully personalized exploration of Ecoline’s living ecosystem.
Ecoline goes beyond traditional hospitality, offering a vision for the future of immersive, sustainable, and personalized accommodation. By seamlessly integrating mobility, ecological awareness, and interactive experiences, the project demonstrates how hospitality can evolve into a dynamic, living system—where every stay is not just a visit, but a meaningful journey in harmony with nature.
Hayri Atak Architectural Design Studio
