A community of artists, visionaries, makers and dreamers
What we create here emerges step by step, moment by moment, guided by listening, presence, and care. We invite co-creation and true human experience
Madeira: A Point of Attraction
An amazing natural place that serves as the perfect foundation for our vision
Location & Legal Context
Prime Location
Island of Madeira, Portugal
2.4 hectares in full company ownership
Lush south-facing slope with ocean views
Perfect Access
10 minutes from Atlantic coast
15 minutes from Funchal city center
18 minutes from Madeira International Airport
Rich Ecosystem
Wild vegetation: eucalyptus, chestnut, oak, cypress, acacia, fruit trees
Mountain stream flowing through
Views of forest, ocean, city, port
Development rights: Under current Portuguese law, the land qualifies for tourism-related construction (eco-hospitality, cultural, wellness). The concept aligns with legal frameworks and regional development strategy.
The Sacred Forest
It feels like a sacred forest — alive, inspiring, and deeply aligned with the Spiral vision.
Spiral is already alive:
ceremonies, sauna rituals, retreats,
and cultural events are taking place on-site
Our dreams:
Spiral Temple –
The Heart of the Park
Design Specifications
18m diameter + 1.5m wrap-around terrace
Elevated over a water reservoir
Capacity: up to 150 people
All-season structure for year-round use
Designed for yoga, concerts, ceremonies, performances, lectures, parties. Architecture focused on minimal barriers to nature: full transparency, green walls, wood, glass, sky.
Ceremonial Sauna & Ritual Zone
Purification & Connection
A natural wood-fired sauna inspired by North American and Slavic traditions of purification.
Features relaxation area, showers, changing rooms, and a dedicated space for meditation or group processes.
Hospitality Zone
Neo-yurts and modular eco-homes
Designed for 30+ guests in comfort
Fully immersed in landscape, with minimal visual impact
Blends glamping, nature living, and creative residencies
Creative & Educational Infrastructure
Music and podcast studio
Outdoor amphitheater
Workshop spaces for artistic, movement, and educational programs
Residencies, talks, and cultural laboratories
Ecological & Regenerative
Permaculture gardens
Spiral's own honey production (Spiral Honey)
Fruit trees, herbs, edible and medicinal plants
A botanical living library curated over time
Let's Create the Future, Together
Our Design Philosophy
Deeply inspired by Christopher Alexander's vision of living architecture. Buildings are living forms that grow out of place, purpose, and human connection. Slow, intentional steps, listening to the land and its stories.
Join Our Vision
Spiral is a living, breathing vision — and we're inviting co-creators, not executors. We bring a clear concept, strong values, and a grounded step-by-step plan, but we're equally open to new ideas, bold inputs, and co-creative sparks.
We want to build Spiral with people who feel joy, challenge, and deep meaning in shaping a park of future culture — right here, in one of the most magnetic places on Earth.
If you're not just designing buildings, but crafting experiences, rituals, and portals to what's next — let's talk.