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Calya Provenza

Interior

Hospitality & Hotel Interior Design

Concept / Professional Category

Architect / Designer:

Moya Design Partners

Studio:

Moya Design Partners

Design Team:

Paola Moya
Federico Olivera-Sala
Adrian Saunders
Marilaura Guerrero
Noor Makkiya
Ana Polettini
Gabriela Dinerstein
Esteban Monsalve
Nicolas Gaitan
Daniela Schenone
Laura Romero
Lucas Echavarria
Joel Suarez
Isabel Vallejo
Carola Luna
Daniela Morris
Florencia Branchicella

Country:

Colombia

Calya Provenza is the international debut of our studio, a boutique hospitality project rooted in Medellín’s Provenza district — one of the city’s most vibrant cultural corridors. Designed as a sanctuary of stillness within the energy of the urban fabric, Calya expresses a philosophy of intentional living through architecture and interiors grounded in rhythm, care, and connection.

The project takes conceptual inspiration from Cattleya trianae, Colombia’s national orchid. This idea shaped the building’s vertical organization: each floor aligned with a part of the flower — roots, stem, leaves, petals — creating a botanical narrative expressed through form, flow, and light. The six-suite building is designed as a retreat, with each unit offering full kitchens, laundry, and workspace to support extended stays. Open common areas encourage both privacy and connection, culminating in a lobby designed as a space to breathe — a center of calm, texture, and light.

Inside, Calya reflects Colombian materiality and cultural identity through locally sourced stone, wood, and handwoven textiles. Tactile finishes, layered lighting, and a muted palette shape an environment that feels both grounded and elevated. Artisan collaborations bring intentionality to every surface, creating a sensory experience that invites presence and ease.

Calya Provenza reflects a hospitality approach that is deeply rooted in place and thoughtfully attuned to people. It celebrates Colombia’s cultural richness, supports local makers, and offers guests a slow, immersive experience designed to restore clarity, inspire connection, and reflect the beauty of intentional design.

Moya Design Partners

Founded in 2017 by architect and entrepreneur Paola Moya, Moya Design Partners is a multidisciplinary studio dedicated to creating spaces where communities thrive. With expertise in urban design, architecture, interiors, and branding, MOYA blends the personalized service of a boutique firm with the capabilities of a larger practice. As a proud woman- and minority-owned studio with a team that’s over 70% women, MOYA champions equity and inclusion through every phase of design. From affordable housing and schools to civic, cultural, and hospitality spaces, the firm delivers mission-driven work rooted in research, sustainability, and community engagement. Through its creative division, MOYA Creative, the studio extends design into brand identity and storytelling—connecting people to place with purpose. In under a decade, MOYA has earned recognition for its inclusive, resilient, and forward-thinking approach to design.