The Glamping Ratus

ArhiTerra

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Future Projects – Residential. Hotels

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Republic of Moldova

Company Name

ArhiTerra

 

COMPANY COUNTRY:

Moldova

ARCHITECTURAL CREDITS

SRL ArhiTerra

Project Team
Oleg Luca – chief architect, Dumitru Petrache – architect, Mariana Rusu – architect
CLIENT OR OWNER NAME:

Murmur de Izvor

Project Name:
The Glamping Ratus
Project Country:

Republic of Moldova

Project City:
Ratus
Project Category:
Residential. Hotels
Project Area:
300 sqm
Completion Date:
Project overview

The project aimed to create a relationship between architecture and nature through organic forms, fluid lines, and native vegetation integration. The key achievements include:Modular efficiency: Compact 6-unit layout with living/sleeping zones, bathrooms, storage, and private terraces.;
Sustainable construction: Elevated metal pillars reduce soil disruption, wooden shingle cladding, and energy-efficient glazing
Central fire pit social area connected via stone pathways to private cabins.

Project history

The Glamping Ratuș project originated from the client’s vision to create a nature-immersive tourism destination that respects and preserves Moldova’s rural landscape. The design process was swift and focused, with the architectural team developing an organic, modular concept within three weeks using advanced 3D modeling techniques. Construction was completed in just one month through efficient prefabricated assembly, minimizing environmental disruption. The client sought a turnkey solution that balanced ecological preservation, year-round usability, and a distinctive architectural identity to position Moldova on the emerging glamping map. Since its completion, the project has introduced the region’s first architect-designed glamping site, enhancing local tourism and demonstrating scalable, sustainable construction methods. It preserved 100% of the existing vegetation, setting a benchmark for future rural developments and inspiring similar ecotourism initiatives across Eastern Europe..