Castler is designing a 7-hectare wellness and SPA resort in the mountains of Namangan region, Uzbekistan. It is the company's largest leisure project to date: Castler leads the master plan, architecture, interiors and construction supervision — from the first idea to opening day.
Project at a glance
- Site: 7 hectares in the mountain foothills, in a cool-climate leisure area
- Type: wellness and SPA resort — stay, wellbeing, sport, dining and nature in one place
- Castler's role: strategic and architectural partner — master plan, design documentation, interiors, materials and construction supervision
- Approach: reuse the existing building and garden, add new buildings in phases
Why the master plan is the most important decision
A resort's value depends less on its individual buildings than on how they sit together on the site. A hotel, villas, a pool or a spa can each be beautiful on their own. But if the distances, views, noise and service routes between them are wrong, the resort never works as a whole — and moving buildings later is almost impossible.
That is why Castler started not with a single building, but with the master plan for the entire site.
Six principles behind the master plan
- Guest and service flows are separate. Guests never see service vehicles, storage or technical areas.
- Lively and quiet zones are apart. Children's areas and outdoor dining sit away from relaxation zones.
- The best views go to guests. Points with mountain views are given to rooms, the restaurant and the viewpoint.
- Mature trees stay. The decades-old garden is an asset that cannot be recreated; the design is built around it.
- Room to grow. Roads and utilities are sized for future phases.
- One concept, from idea to construction. Architecture, interiors, landscape and materials stay under one team.
From an existing site to a new resort
The site includes a building from the 1970s, existing villas and a large garden. Instead of demolishing them, Castler gives them a new purpose: the old building is reconstructed with a pool and games area below, two-level rooms above, and a rooftop restaurant and viewpoint. This saves construction time and cost, and keeps the site's history alive.
The resort includes:
- a new hotel;
- renovated existing villas;
- a sport complex with an indoor pool, spa and gym;
- outdoor dining, a mini-golf course, a waterfall and a viewpoint;
- walking paths and landscaping.
Built in phases
The project is divided into three phases. The revenue-generating buildings — the hotel, the reconstructed building and the villas — come first, so the resort starts operating sooner. The next phase adds the spa and sport complex, preparing the resort for year-round operation. The final phase completes the experience with leisure zones.
For each phase, Castler presented the client with investment, revenue and payback in numbers. Good architecture has to be beautiful and work as a business.
Why this project matters
Demand for leisure and wellness tourism in Uzbekistan is growing fast: 11.7 million foreign visitors came to the country in 2025, 46.8% more than in 2024, most of them from neighbouring countries. Modern resorts in mountain areas are a direct answer to that demand.
Source: National Statistics Committee, via Kun.uz (20 January 2026).
“A resort is not a set of buildings. It is one experience, from the moment a guest arrives to the moment they leave. That experience is what we design.”
— Castler
Frequently asked questions
Does Castler design resorts and leisure facilities?
Yes. Castler provides master planning, architecture, interior design and construction supervision for resorts, hotels and leisure facilities.
Where does a resort project start?
With site analysis and the master plan: terrain, views, existing trees, access roads and utilities are studied first, then every building is placed into one system.
Can old existing buildings be reused?
Often, yes. Reconstruction can save time and cost compared with new construction. Castler assesses each building's structural condition and its fit for a new purpose.
Can a resort be built in phases?
Yes, and it is recommended: revenue-generating buildings come first, and later phases can be funded from the first phase's income.
Where does Castler work?
Castler has practised in Namangan since 2013 and works on projects across Uzbekistan. Its projects have realised approximately 300,000 m².
Planning a resort or hotel? Contact Castler — we'll look at your site's potential together.