ABOUT THE PROJECT

The New Quality of
Human Experience Lab

2.4 hectares of sacred forest in Madeira — a living space for ceremony, creativity, and human connection.

Above all — Spiral is people

A community of artists, visionaries, makers and dreamers

Spiral community
Igor Ryabenky
Spiral community
Spiral community
Spiral community
Spiral community
Spiral community
Spiral community

Madeira: A Point of Attraction

An amazing natural place that serves as the perfect foundation for our vision

Madeira aerial coastline
Madeira mountains
Madeira forest road
Madeira sunset
Madeira peaks

Location & Legal Context

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Prime Location

  • Island of Madeira, Portugal
  • 2.4 hectares in full company ownership
  • Lush south-facing slope with ocean views
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Perfect Access

  • 10 minutes from Atlantic coast
  • 15 minutes from Funchal city center
  • 18 minutes from Madeira International Airport
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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 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

Sacred forest — aerial view

Our dreams

The Egg — event space

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The Egg —
A Space for Sound, Silence & Ceremony

Event Space

In our park, there lies an old concrete water reservoir — 11 meters long and 4 meters deep. Its oval shape resembles an egg — a perfect symbol of birth, silence, and potential.

  • Breathtaking acoustics — a natural amplifier
  • Sound healing, meditation & ceremony
  • Natural amphitheater, up to 30 people
  • Sustainable creation — the structure already exists
Ceremonial Sauna

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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

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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 Infrastructure

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Creative & Educational Infrastructure

  • Music and podcast studio
  • Outdoor amphitheater
  • Workshop spaces for artistic, movement, and educational programs
  • Residencies, talks, and cultural laboratories
Ecological & Regenerative

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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.

FUTURE IS CO-CREATED