Alhambra Tourist Apartments is envisioned as a contemporary Mediterranean village that reinterprets tradition through a lens of wellness, sustainability, and experiential design. More than a collection of buildings, the project aspires to create a holistic environment where architecture, landscape, and human activity are intimately connected. Located in Murcia—an area steeped in natural beauty, Moorish heritage, and strong sunlight—the design draws inspiration from the poetic geometry and spatial richness of Islamic-Andalusian architecture. In particular, the visual language established by the Alhambra Wellness Hotel and Alhambra Residential is extended here, establishing a unified architectural identity across all three developments. These projects, though distinct in function, form a collective narrative centered on harmony, serenity, and timelessness.
At the core of the concept is the desire to craft a destination that operates on a human scale—walkable, immersive, and emotionally resonant. The masterplan replaces conventional urban grids with a soft, organic layout composed of sinuous walkways, shaded arcades, and landscaped gathering spaces. This design approach creates a sense of discovery, as residents and visitors move through a sequence of curated spatial experiences: quiet courtyards, communal gardens, open plazas, and tranquil water features. The resulting fabric encourages social interaction, introspection, and engagement with nature.
The architectural forms are deliberately restrained, defined by simplicity, repetition, and proportion. Their elegance lies not in ornamentation but in rhythm, balance, and material honesty. Inspired by vernacular Mediterranean construction, buildings are rendered in soft terracotta tones and finished in natural textures that reflect and absorb light differently throughout the day. These materials do not compete with the landscape—they belong to it. Volumes are articulated with vertical wooden screens and generous pergolas, creating an ever-changing interplay of light and shadow that adds depth and comfort.
Crucially, the design privileges the seamless flow between interior and exterior space. Each unit opens out to private terraces, shaded loggias, or rooftop gardens that become part of daily life. These outdoor rooms are not decorative—they are functional extensions of the home, encouraging open-air living and offering shelter from the sun. The layout ensures that nearly every room is cross-ventilated and naturally lit, enhancing comfort and well-being.
The identity of Alhambra Tourist Apartments is not defined solely by its aesthetics, but by its values. It reflects a Mediterranean philosophy of living: one that embraces slowness, rootedness, and intention. In a world increasingly shaped by speed and disconnection, this project offers an alternative—a place where time slows, where beauty is found in the ordinary, and where the architecture supports a life lived in balance with others and with nature. Through this design, we seek to redefine hospitality as something deeply human: immersive, grounding, and meaningful.
The buildings are organized as low-density clusters around communal courtyards and swimming pools, providing a balance of privacy and social interaction. Arches, arcades, and latticework reinterpret traditional motifs with a contemporary sensibility. Vertical wooden screens serve dual functions—providing solar protection while referencing mashrabiya elements, enhancing the dialogue between inside and outside. The rhythm of façades is carefully calibrated to create visual coherence, alternating between solid planes and permeable enclosures that filter natural light.
Volumes are modulated in warm, earthy tones with textures reminiscent of tadelakt and terracotta plaster, allowing the structures to blend seamlessly into the semi-arid landscape. Roof terraces, pergolas, and generous balconies become extensions of living spaces, encouraging open-air living in harmony with the region’s mild climate.
The urban layout of Alhambra Tourist Apartments is grounded in a precise geometric order inspired by traditional Islamic patterns—traces and grids that are not only ornamental, but structural tools for creating harmony, repetition, and spatial clarity. From the aerial perspective, the masterplan reveals itself as an intricate yet balanced composition: a modular arrangement of orthogonal blocks organized around interior patios and unified by a strong axial logic. This approach enables a readable, walkable environment where orientation, rhythm, and cohesion guide the user experience.
One of the defining qualities of the Alhambra Tourist Apartments is the seamless integration between interior and exterior environments. Ground-level units open directly to garden patios, while upper levels enjoy cross-ventilation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Interiors are oriented to maximize daylight and natural airflow, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling for much of the year.
The architecture supports a biophilic lifestyle: residents are invited to engage with their surroundings, whether tending to a planter on a balcony, strolling through an olive grove, or gathering in the communal spaces under filtered shade.
Sustainability is embedded at every scale of the project. Bioclimatic design principles shape the orientation, form, and materiality of the buildings. Deep overhangs, vertical wooden slats, and thermal mass strategies work together to maintain interior comfort while minimizing energy demand.
The extensive use of native, drought-tolerant vegetation supports water conservation efforts and fosters local biodiversity. Greywater recycling systems and low-flow irrigation are integrated to optimize water use. At the infrastructural level, the incorporation of photovoltaic panels on rooftops and the potential for district-scale renewable energy systems contribute to a low-carbon operational footprint.
The design of the Alhambra Tourist Apartments exemplifies architecture as a holistic practice—merging beauty, tradition, and environmental stewardship into a harmonious, human-scaled living environment.
Explore our space through this immersive Virtual Tour: navigate freely, zoom in to discover details and move around by clicking the arrows or portals. Use the blue icons to teleport anywhere in the project, viewpoints or full‑screen mode, and feel free to switch to VR mode on VT Glasses for an even deeper experience! Sit back, take your time, and experience the environment as if you were really there—enjoy your journey
CRAFTED MASTER PLAN DESIGN
The entire complex is structured around a network of shaded pedestrian axes that link communal courtyards, swimming pools, plazas, and garden spaces. These pathways are defined by architectural elements such as rhythmic archways, pergolas, and arcades, which do more than mark circulation—they create a continuous canopy of shadow. In the hot Mediterranean climate of Murcia, shade is not a decorative gesture but an essential spatial strategy. It moderates temperature, softens light, and makes outdoor movement comfortable throughout the seasons.
Each cluster of buildings is arranged around an interior courtyard, as a social and climatic nucleus. These courtyards are conceived as lush, introverted gardens featuring water elements, native planting, and social seating areas. Circular pools and linear gardens act as climatic moderators, producing natural cooling through evapotranspiration while offering communal areas for leisure and connection.
The planting strategy emphasizes Mediterranean and drought-tolerant species such as palm trees, cypresses, olive trees, and flowering shrubs—selected not only for their resilience but for their sensory richness. Ground-level paths are defined by stone paving, linear tree alignments, and structured garden beds that guide movement while softening the geometry of the built forms. Vegetation becomes a vital counterpoint to the architectural rigor, introducing texture, color, and seasonality.
The design follows a logic of proximity and intimacy, reinforcing the idea of a contemporary village. The low-rise typologies and repeated patio modules ensure that no space feels overwhelming or out of scale. Life happens in the in-between: in colonnaded walkways, garden corridors, quiet benches under pergolas, and the shaded thresholds between buildings and landscape. These interstitial zones encourage casual encounters, reflection, and slowness.
Ultimately, the landscape and urban structure serve as the unifying backbone of the project. Through the use of geometric harmony and carefully modulated shade, Alhambra Tourist Apartments offers not just legibility and comfort, but an emotional atmosphere—one rooted in cultural memory and elevated through contemporary spatial language.
The interiors of Alhambra Tourist Apartments are designed to echo the same principles that define the architecture and landscape: natural materiality, soft Mediterranean tones, and a deep connection between indoor and outdoor living. Every space is conceived as an extension of the serene, rooted lifestyle promoted by the project—calm, tactile, and intentional.
The design embraces a palette of warm neutrals and earthy textures that speak to the regional context and climate. Floors are finished in light-toned limestone or ceramic materials that reflect natural light and keep interiors cool. Walls are rendered in natural plasters, subtly textured to create visual warmth and depth. Custom carpentry in oak or ash wood introduces a layer of artisanal refinement, present in built-in cabinetry, shelving, and millwork.
Ventilation and light control are key strategies. Ceiling fans and cross-ventilation reduce the need for artificial cooling, while layered lighting schemes allow for flexible ambiance: indirect LED strips under cabinetry, warm pendant lights over dining tables, and recessed fixtures for focused illumination. The lighting is not merely functional, but curated to enhance the spatial mood throughout the day and night. The interior design aims to support a lifestyle that values simplicity, wellness, and sensory connection. Each unit is a sanctuary, carefully composed with natural materials, elegant details, and spatial clarity—creating a domestic environment that is both tranquil and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape.
Alhambra Tourist Apartments is envisioned as a contemporary Mediterranean village that reinterprets tradition through a lens of wellness, sustainability, and experiential design. More than a collection of buildings, the project aspires to create a holistic environment where architecture, landscape, and human activity are intimately connected. Located in Murcia—an area steeped in natural beauty, Moorish heritage, and strong sunlight—the design draws inspiration from the poetic geometry and spatial richness of Islamic-Andalusian architecture. In particular, the visual language established by the Alhambra Wellness Hotel and Alhambra Residential is extended here, establishing a unified architectural identity across all three developments. These projects, though distinct in function, form a collective narrative centered on harmony, serenity, and timelessness.
At the core of the concept is the desire to craft a destination that operates on a human scale—walkable, immersive, and emotionally resonant. The masterplan replaces conventional urban grids with a soft, organic layout composed of sinuous walkways, shaded arcades, and landscaped gathering spaces. This design approach creates a sense of discovery, as residents and visitors move through a sequence of curated spatial experiences: quiet courtyards, communal gardens, open plazas, and tranquil water features. The resulting fabric encourages social interaction, introspection, and engagement with nature.
The architectural forms are deliberately restrained, defined by simplicity, repetition, and proportion. Their elegance lies not in ornamentation but in rhythm, balance, and material honesty. Inspired by vernacular Mediterranean construction, buildings are rendered in soft terracotta tones and finished in natural textures that reflect and absorb light differently throughout the day. These materials do not compete with the landscape—they belong to it. Volumes are articulated with vertical wooden screens and generous pergolas, creating an ever-changing interplay of light and shadow that adds depth and comfort.
Crucially, the design privileges the seamless flow between interior and exterior space. Each unit opens out to private terraces, shaded loggias, or rooftop gardens that become part of daily life. These outdoor rooms are not decorative—they are functional extensions of the home, encouraging open-air living and offering shelter from the sun. The layout ensures that nearly every room is cross-ventilated and naturally lit, enhancing comfort and well-being.
The identity of Alhambra Tourist Apartments is not defined solely by its aesthetics, but by its values. It reflects a Mediterranean philosophy of living: one that embraces slowness, rootedness, and intention. In a world increasingly shaped by speed and disconnection, this project offers an alternative—a place where time slows, where beauty is found in the ordinary, and where the architecture supports a life lived in balance with others and with nature. Through this design, we seek to redefine hospitality as something deeply human: immersive, grounding, and meaningful.
The buildings are organized as low-density clusters around communal courtyards and swimming pools, providing a balance of privacy and social interaction. Arches, arcades, and latticework reinterpret traditional motifs with a contemporary sensibility. Vertical wooden screens serve dual functions—providing solar protection while referencing mashrabiya elements, enhancing the dialogue between inside and outside. The rhythm of façades is carefully calibrated to create visual coherence, alternating between solid planes and permeable enclosures that filter natural light.
Volumes are modulated in warm, earthy tones with textures reminiscent of tadelakt and terracotta plaster, allowing the structures to blend seamlessly into the semi-arid landscape. Roof terraces, pergolas, and generous balconies become extensions of living spaces, encouraging open-air living in harmony with the region’s mild climate.
The urban layout of Alhambra Tourist Apartments is grounded in a precise geometric order inspired by traditional Islamic patterns—traces and grids that are not only ornamental, but structural tools for creating harmony, repetition, and spatial clarity. From the aerial perspective, the masterplan reveals itself as an intricate yet balanced composition: a modular arrangement of orthogonal blocks organized around interior patios and unified by a strong axial logic. This approach enables a readable, walkable environment where orientation, rhythm, and cohesion guide the user experience.
One of the defining qualities of the Alhambra Tourist Apartments is the seamless integration between interior and exterior environments. Ground-level units open directly to garden patios, while upper levels enjoy cross-ventilation and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Interiors are oriented to maximize daylight and natural airflow, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling for much of the year.
The architecture supports a biophilic lifestyle: residents are invited to engage with their surroundings, whether tending to a planter on a balcony, strolling through an olive grove, or gathering in the communal spaces under filtered shade.
Sustainability is embedded at every scale of the project. Bioclimatic design principles shape the orientation, form, and materiality of the buildings. Deep overhangs, vertical wooden slats, and thermal mass strategies work together to maintain interior comfort while minimizing energy demand.
The extensive use of native, drought-tolerant vegetation supports water conservation efforts and fosters local biodiversity. Greywater recycling systems and low-flow irrigation are integrated to optimize water use. At the infrastructural level, the incorporation of photovoltaic panels on rooftops and the potential for district-scale renewable energy systems contribute to a low-carbon operational footprint.
The design of the Alhambra Tourist Apartments exemplifies architecture as a holistic practice—merging beauty, tradition, and environmental stewardship into a harmonious, human-scaled living environment.
Explore our space through this immersive Virtual Tour: navigate freely, zoom in to discover details and move around by clicking the arrows or portals. Use the blue icons to teleport anywhere in the project, viewpoints or full‑screen mode, and feel free to switch to VR mode on VT Glasses for an even deeper experience! Sit back, take your time, and experience the environment as if you were really there—enjoy your journey
CRAFTED MASTER PLAN DESIGN
The entire complex is structured around a network of shaded pedestrian axes that link communal courtyards, swimming pools, plazas, and garden spaces. These pathways are defined by architectural elements such as rhythmic archways, pergolas, and arcades, which do more than mark circulation—they create a continuous canopy of shadow. In the hot Mediterranean climate of Murcia, shade is not a decorative gesture but an essential spatial strategy. It moderates temperature, softens light, and makes outdoor movement comfortable throughout the seasons.
Each cluster of buildings is arranged around an interior courtyard, as a social and climatic nucleus. These courtyards are conceived as lush, introverted gardens featuring water elements, native planting, and social seating areas. Circular pools and linear gardens act as climatic moderators, producing natural cooling through evapotranspiration while offering communal areas for leisure and connection.
The planting strategy emphasizes Mediterranean and drought-tolerant species such as palm trees, cypresses, olive trees, and flowering shrubs—selected not only for their resilience but for their sensory richness. Ground-level paths are defined by stone paving, linear tree alignments, and structured garden beds that guide movement while softening the geometry of the built forms. Vegetation becomes a vital counterpoint to the architectural rigor, introducing texture, color, and seasonality.
The design follows a logic of proximity and intimacy, reinforcing the idea of a contemporary village. The low-rise typologies and repeated patio modules ensure that no space feels overwhelming or out of scale. Life happens in the in-between: in colonnaded walkways, garden corridors, quiet benches under pergolas, and the shaded thresholds between buildings and landscape. These interstitial zones encourage casual encounters, reflection, and slowness.
Ultimately, the landscape and urban structure serve as the unifying backbone of the project. Through the use of geometric harmony and carefully modulated shade, Alhambra Tourist Apartments offers not just legibility and comfort, but an emotional atmosphere—one rooted in cultural memory and elevated through contemporary spatial language.
The interiors of Alhambra Tourist Apartments are designed to echo the same principles that define the architecture and landscape: natural materiality, soft Mediterranean tones, and a deep connection between indoor and outdoor living. Every space is conceived as an extension of the serene, rooted lifestyle promoted by the project—calm, tactile, and intentional.
The design embraces a palette of warm neutrals and earthy textures that speak to the regional context and climate. Floors are finished in light-toned limestone or ceramic materials that reflect natural light and keep interiors cool. Walls are rendered in natural plasters, subtly textured to create visual warmth and depth. Custom carpentry in oak or ash wood introduces a layer of artisanal refinement, present in built-in cabinetry, shelving, and millwork.
Ventilation and light control are key strategies. Ceiling fans and cross-ventilation reduce the need for artificial cooling, while layered lighting schemes allow for flexible ambiance: indirect LED strips under cabinetry, warm pendant lights over dining tables, and recessed fixtures for focused illumination. The lighting is not merely functional, but curated to enhance the spatial mood throughout the day and night. The interior design aims to support a lifestyle that values simplicity, wellness, and sensory connection. Each unit is a sanctuary, carefully composed with natural materials, elegant details, and spatial clarity—creating a domestic environment that is both tranquil and deeply connected to the surrounding landscape.
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A contemporary sanctuary rooted in history, culture, and nature, Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort emerges from a profound respect for the land it inhabits and the stories it carries. Just fifteen minutes from the historic city of Murcia, the resort stands as a dialogue between the ancestral and the contemporary, merging the essence of Islamic-Andalusian heritage, the warmth of the Mediterranean landscape, and the harmony of sacred geometry found in nature. It is a destination that invites guests not only to rest but to reconnect—with the land, with themselves, and with the deeper rhythms of life.
The master plan is structured through the principles of sacred geometry, a design philosophy that translates universal patterns—circles, hexagons, and fractals—into the spatial organization of the site. Inspired by the geometric intricacy of Islamic architecture, these patterns express balance, unity, and spiritual continuity, giving form to plazas, courtyards, and gardens that unfold with natural rhythm and human scale. Every axis, every curve, every threshold has symbolic and spatial intent: to guide movement, to inspire stillness, and to create a seamless transition between architecture and landscape.
At the heart of the resort lies the ring-shaped Wellness Center, conceived not merely as a facility, but as the emotional and spiritual core of the entire composition. Its ring-shaped structure embodies connection and infinity, housing within its protective geometry a lush internal oasis. Guests enter a realm of calm and sensory immersion—thermal baths, hammams, treatment rooms, and meditation spaces surround a tranquil water garden shaded by palm canopies. Here, filtered sunlight penetrates through terracotta latticework, dancing across water surfaces and earthen walls, creating an atmosphere of quiet transcendence. The architecture feels ancient in its symbolism, yet forward-looking in its ecological intelligence and spatial fluidity.
The architecture of Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort draws directly from its contextual and cultural roots, using form, material, and texture as tools of storytelling. The built language is defined by a fusion of minimalism and craftsmanship, where every surface is expressive of natural materials and local tradition. The terracotta envelope, crafted from locally sourced clay, provides both chromatic harmony with the surrounding terrain and high thermal inertia, contributing to passive temperature regulation.
A network of arcaded walkways, shaded patios, and open-air lounges create transitional spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The design embraces permeability and climatic responsiveness—natural ventilation and controlled shading maintain comfort throughout the seasons, while the gentle presence of water enhances both sensory and thermal comfort.
Radiating outward from the Wellness Center, clusters of triangular villas reinterpret the geometry of desert tents and nomadic dwellings. Their bold, angular forms rise from the landscape like sculpted terrains, combining privacy and openness. These villas are oriented strategically to capture views of the mountains, olive groves, and inner gardens, while maintaining optimal solar protection. The perforated metal screens—patterned with abstracted motifs from Islamic geometry—filter the sun and cast intricate shadows, giving each interior a dynamic, ever-changing quality of light.
Inside, the design embodies a language of serenity and craft. Walls are finished with carved plaster reliefs and woven latticework that recall the artistry of Andalusian interiors. A palette of natural stone, pale timber, linen, and brass sets a tone of timeless sophistication. The furniture is tactile and low to the ground, evoking intimacy and repose, while generous glazing opens the rooms to the surrounding gardens, blurring the threshold between refuge and landscape.
The landscape master plan transforms the resort into a living, breathing ecosystem. Nature is not a backdrop, but a co-author of the design. The planting strategy emphasizes native and adaptive Mediterranean species—olive, palm, and aromatic herbs—chosen for their resilience and sensory richness. The layout of gardens and pathways encourages slow movement, reflection, and discovery.
Every space within the resort is choreographed to evoke emotion. Intimate courtyards offer solitude for meditation or private dining; shaded terraces encourage social interaction; and open plazas host performances or cultural gatherings. Water plays a central role, not only as a cooling and reflective element but as a metaphor for renewal. Streams, pools, and fountains weave through the site, culminating in the Surf Lagoon, a vast body of crystalline water that doubles as both recreational attraction and environmental feature.
The Surf Lagoon anchors the resort’s leisure zone, offering an active counterpoint to the tranquil wellness spaces. Beyond its visual impact, the lagoon contributes to microclimatic balance—its large surface aids in natural cooling and humidity control. Adjacent facilities, such as the sports courts, celebration gardens, and fire pit lounges, complete the experience of movement and connection, allowing guests to flow effortlessly between activity and rest, social energy and quiet contemplation.
Sustainability at Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort is not an addition—it is the foundation of its design philosophy. The architecture employs passive cooling systems, solar collection technologies, and natural materials to minimize energy consumption. Roofs integrate photovoltaic panels discreetly within their geometry, while rainwater harvesting systems support irrigation of the landscape. Permeable paving and bioswales ensure responsible water management, preserving the hydrological integrity of the site.
Material selection prioritizes local resources and low-carbon production. Clay, timber, and stone are sourced regionally to reduce transportation impact and support local craftsmanship. Each building envelope is designed to optimize insulation and shading according to orientation, reducing mechanical dependency and maintaining indoor comfort naturally.
But sustainability extends beyond environmental metrics—it encompasses cultural and emotional sustainability. By reviving the spatial poetry of Andalusian architecture and reconnecting guests with the slow, sensory rhythms of Mediterranean life, the resort offers a model of regenerative luxury—where wellness, ecology, and heritage coexist harmoniously.
More than a resort, the project is an architectural symphony of balance and belonging. It celebrates the wisdom of tradition while embracing the possibilities of the future. Through its fusion of form, light, and landscape, it offers an experience of stillness, beauty, and renewal—a contemporary sanctuary that honors the timeless dialogue between humanity and the earth.
• GRI Global Awards 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE : Second Best Hospitality Project Worldwide : Altaona Sports & Welnness Resort (2025)
Rising from the sunlit valley of Murcia, the circular Wellness Center of Altaona stands as the soul of the resort—a symbol of unity between earth, water, and sky. Its geometry is timeless, drawn from the language of sacred patterns and desert architecture. Within its terracotta walls, a lush inner oasis unfolds, filled with palm trees and gentle pools that shimmer beneath the Mediterranean light. Every curve, every shadow, every reflection speaks of renewal and harmony. Surrounding this architectural sanctuary, a landscape of villas and palm-lined paths extends toward the horizon—an orchestrated rhythm between built form and nature. The warm tones of the structures echo the color of the soil, allowing architecture to merge seamlessly with the terrain. From above, Altaona appears like a living mandala—a destination designed for restoration, connection, and balance.
Hidden at the heart of Altaona lies a contemporary oasis — a sanctuary where architecture yields to nature and serenity flows like water through every space. Inspired by the ancestral concept of the desert oasis, this inner world reinterprets the timeless human desire for refuge, beauty, and renewal. Beneath a circular opening, sunlight pours gently from above, illuminating a courtyard where terracotta walls breathe with warmth and life. Delicate screens filter the light into intricate patterns, while the sound of water rises from a tranquil fountain — a reminder that every oasis begins with a spring. Here, air, shade, and movement merge in perfect balance, creating a threshold between earth and sky, stillness and flow.
Beyond this passage, the heart of Altaona reveals itself: a lush water garden surrounded by palm trees, ferns, and flowering vines. The architecture encircles the lagoon protectively, like a jewel within the landscape. Wooden platforms float above crystalline waters; soft lounges invite quiet contemplation; reflections shimmer across the handcrafted walls. Every detail is composed to awaken the senses — the scent of greenery, the cool touch of water, the rhythm of light dancing on the surface. This oasis is more than a place of rest; it is a state of being. Immersed in the lagoon, the body reconnects with the calm pulse of nature. Time slows, thoughts fade, and only presence remains — pure, unhurried, and whole.
Here, wellness is lived, spaces for meditation, yoga, and rest unfold like an architectural poem, guided by geometry and emotion. Cushioned platforms lie beneath lanterns that glow like suspended drops of amber. The air is filled with the scent of wood and soft minerals, while the filtered daylight from vast arches opens each hall to the greenery beyond. Deeper still lies the Hammam, the heart of the ritual. Carved in stone, illuminated by skylights that pierce the vaulted ceiling, this chamber is both ancient and contemporary — a space of purification and rebirth. Water reflects the arches like liquid light, and silence amplifies every drop, every breath. The palette — ochres, sands, and warm whites — grounds the architecture in the memory of the desert, transforming simplicity into luxury. There is no ornament beyond light itself, no distraction beyond form and atmosphere. This is Altaona’s inner architecture: an ode to serenity where design becomes a spiritual act. It embodies the essence of the oasis — not as a place to escape the world, but to return to it renewed, centered, and alive.
The Surf Lagoon is more than a destination for sport; it is an architectural celebration of movement. Shimmering under the Mediterranean sun, its vast expanse of turquoise water becomes a living canvas where surfers trace lines of freedom and flow. Designed to mirror the beauty and power of the sea, every wave is perfectly formed — an invitation to reconnect with nature through motion, balance, and play.
Along the white sand beach, palm trees sway and parasols bloom in vivid colors. Families and friends gather in a landscape designed for joy, where the sound of laughter blends with the song of waves. Wooden decks, shaded lounges, and pools overlooking the lagoon create a space that is both vibrant and serene — a seamless extension of Altaona’s philosophy of holistic wellbeing.
Like a mirage rising from the landscape, The Grand Entrance of Altaona marks the beginning of a journey — a passage from the ordinary into the extraordinary. Here, a sequence of elegant arches stands in perfect rhythm beneath the golden light of Murcia’s sun, framing the horizon as a sacred threshold between earth and sky. Each arch is a gesture of welcome, a modern homage to the geometry of ancient gateways that once defined places of gathering and reflection. The path beneath them feels ceremonial, guiding guests gently forward — step by step — into a world shaped by calm, beauty, and meaning. Flanked by palm trees and fragrant Mediterranean gardens, the walkway is alive with movement and stillness at once: the whisper of the breeze, the rustle of leaves, the distant shimmer of water ahead.
The suites design is born from the timeless poetry of the desert — from the quiet strength of nomadic tents, the shimmer of dunes at sunset, and the ancestral art of creating refuge amid vastness. Their design draws inspiration from the ancient Bedouin tradition, where every shelter was both protection and poetry, both a structure and a story told by wind and sand. The geometry of the suites is a contemporary reimagining of the desert tent. The bold triangular forms, sculpted by sun and shadow, evoke the simplicity and elegance of these ancestral dwellings. Just as the nomadic tent embraced its surroundings, each villa at Altaona rises gently from the landscape, blending with the tones of the earth and the rhythm of the palms.
Inside, the spirit of the desert is translated into modern serenity — open spaces bathed in golden light, natural materials that breathe, and textures that speak of craft and authenticity. The play of fabric and shadow, the filtered glow of lanterns, the soft layering of woven rugs and cushions — all evoke the intimacy and warmth of desert hospitality.
At the heart of Altaona, surrounded by palms and bathed in golden light, lies the Events Courtyard — a stage for life’s most meaningful celebrations. Designed as an open-air sanctuary, this grand circular garden brings together elegance, nature, and emotion in perfect harmony. A path of white stone leads to a delicate pavilion draped in flowers and fabric, its intricate arches glistening under the afternoon sun. Around it, tables and lounges are arranged in flowing symmetry, echoing the geometry of the resort’s architecture. The scent of jasmine and orange blossom lingers in the air, while the rustle of palm leaves becomes the soft soundtrack to each gathering.
Here, every celebration — a wedding, a dinner beneath the stars, a moment shared between loved ones — feels timeless. The architecture dissolves into the landscape, leaving only the experience: laughter carried on the breeze, candlelight reflected in the eyes of guests, the gentle glow of dusk as the day gives way to night.
• GRI Global Awards 2025, Abu Dhabi, UAE : Second Best Hospitality Project Worldwide : Altaona Sports & Welnness Resort (2025)
A contemporary sanctuary rooted in history, culture, and nature, Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort emerges from a profound respect for the land it inhabits and the stories it carries. Just fifteen minutes from the historic city of Murcia, the resort stands as a dialogue between the ancestral and the contemporary, merging the essence of Islamic-Andalusian heritage, the warmth of the Mediterranean landscape, and the harmony of sacred geometry found in nature. It is a destination that invites guests not only to rest but to reconnect—with the land, with themselves, and with the deeper rhythms of life.
The master plan is structured through the principles of sacred geometry, a design philosophy that translates universal patterns—circles, hexagons, and fractals—into the spatial organization of the site. Inspired by the geometric intricacy of Islamic architecture, these patterns express balance, unity, and spiritual continuity, giving form to plazas, courtyards, and gardens that unfold with natural rhythm and human scale. Every axis, every curve, every threshold has symbolic and spatial intent: to guide movement, to inspire stillness, and to create a seamless transition between architecture and landscape.
At the heart of the resort lies the ring-shaped Wellness Center, conceived not merely as a facility, but as the emotional and spiritual core of the entire composition. Its ring-shaped structure embodies connection and infinity, housing within its protective geometry a lush internal oasis. Guests enter a realm of calm and sensory immersion—thermal baths, hammams, treatment rooms, and meditation spaces surround a tranquil water garden shaded by palm canopies. Here, filtered sunlight penetrates through terracotta latticework, dancing across water surfaces and earthen walls, creating an atmosphere of quiet transcendence. The architecture feels ancient in its symbolism, yet forward-looking in its ecological intelligence and spatial fluidity.
The architecture of Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort draws directly from its contextual and cultural roots, using form, material, and texture as tools of storytelling. The built language is defined by a fusion of minimalism and craftsmanship, where every surface is expressive of natural materials and local tradition. The terracotta envelope, crafted from locally sourced clay, provides both chromatic harmony with the surrounding terrain and high thermal inertia, contributing to passive temperature regulation.
A network of arcaded walkways, shaded patios, and open-air lounges create transitional spaces that blur the boundary between indoors and outdoors. The design embraces permeability and climatic responsiveness—natural ventilation and controlled shading maintain comfort throughout the seasons, while the gentle presence of water enhances both sensory and thermal comfort.
Radiating outward from the Wellness Center, clusters of triangular villas reinterpret the geometry of desert tents and nomadic dwellings. Their bold, angular forms rise from the landscape like sculpted terrains, combining privacy and openness. These villas are oriented strategically to capture views of the mountains, olive groves, and inner gardens, while maintaining optimal solar protection. The perforated metal screens—patterned with abstracted motifs from Islamic geometry—filter the sun and cast intricate shadows, giving each interior a dynamic, ever-changing quality of light.
Inside, the design embodies a language of serenity and craft. Walls are finished with carved plaster reliefs and woven latticework that recall the artistry of Andalusian interiors. A palette of natural stone, pale timber, linen, and brass sets a tone of timeless sophistication. The furniture is tactile and low to the ground, evoking intimacy and repose, while generous glazing opens the rooms to the surrounding gardens, blurring the threshold between refuge and landscape.
The landscape master plan transforms the resort into a living, breathing ecosystem. Nature is not a backdrop, but a co-author of the design. The planting strategy emphasizes native and adaptive Mediterranean species—olive, palm, and aromatic herbs—chosen for their resilience and sensory richness. The layout of gardens and pathways encourages slow movement, reflection, and discovery.
Every space within the resort is choreographed to evoke emotion. Intimate courtyards offer solitude for meditation or private dining; shaded terraces encourage social interaction; and open plazas host performances or cultural gatherings. Water plays a central role, not only as a cooling and reflective element but as a metaphor for renewal. Streams, pools, and fountains weave through the site, culminating in the Surf Lagoon, a vast body of crystalline water that doubles as both recreational attraction and environmental feature.
The Surf Lagoon anchors the resort’s leisure zone, offering an active counterpoint to the tranquil wellness spaces. Beyond its visual impact, the lagoon contributes to microclimatic balance—its large surface aids in natural cooling and humidity control. Adjacent facilities, such as the sports courts, celebration gardens, and fire pit lounges, complete the experience of movement and connection, allowing guests to flow effortlessly between activity and rest, social energy and quiet contemplation.
Sustainability at Altaona Sports & Wellness Resort is not an addition—it is the foundation of its design philosophy. The architecture employs passive cooling systems, solar collection technologies, and natural materials to minimize energy consumption. Roofs integrate photovoltaic panels discreetly within their geometry, while rainwater harvesting systems support irrigation of the landscape. Permeable paving and bioswales ensure responsible water management, preserving the hydrological integrity of the site.
Material selection prioritizes local resources and low-carbon production. Clay, timber, and stone are sourced regionally to reduce transportation impact and support local craftsmanship. Each building envelope is designed to optimize insulation and shading according to orientation, reducing mechanical dependency and maintaining indoor comfort naturally.
But sustainability extends beyond environmental metrics—it encompasses cultural and emotional sustainability. By reviving the spatial poetry of Andalusian architecture and reconnecting guests with the slow, sensory rhythms of Mediterranean life, the resort offers a model of regenerative luxury—where wellness, ecology, and heritage coexist harmoniously.
More than a resort, the project is an architectural symphony of balance and belonging. It celebrates the wisdom of tradition while embracing the possibilities of the future. Through its fusion of form, light, and landscape, it offers an experience of stillness, beauty, and renewal—a contemporary sanctuary that honors the timeless dialogue between humanity and the earth.
Rising from the sunlit valley of Murcia, the circular Wellness Center of Altaona stands as the soul of the resort—a symbol of unity between earth, water, and sky. Its geometry is timeless, drawn from the language of sacred patterns and desert architecture. Within its terracotta walls, a lush inner oasis unfolds, filled with palm trees and gentle pools that shimmer beneath the Mediterranean light. Every curve, every shadow, every reflection speaks of renewal and harmony. Surrounding this architectural sanctuary, a landscape of villas and palm-lined paths extends toward the horizon—an orchestrated rhythm between built form and nature. The warm tones of the structures echo the color of the soil, allowing architecture to merge seamlessly with the terrain. From above, Altaona appears like a living mandala—a destination designed for restoration, connection, and balance.
Hidden at the heart of Altaona lies a contemporary oasis — a sanctuary where architecture yields to nature and serenity flows like water through every space. Inspired by the ancestral concept of the desert oasis, this inner world reinterprets the timeless human desire for refuge, beauty, and renewal. Beneath a circular opening, sunlight pours gently from above, illuminating a courtyard where terracotta walls breathe with warmth and life. Delicate screens filter the light into intricate patterns, while the sound of water rises from a tranquil fountain — a reminder that every oasis begins with a spring. Here, air, shade, and movement merge in perfect balance, creating a threshold between earth and sky, stillness and flow.
Beyond this passage, the heart of Altaona reveals itself: a lush water garden surrounded by palm trees, ferns, and flowering vines. The architecture encircles the lagoon protectively, like a jewel within the landscape. Wooden platforms float above crystalline waters; soft lounges invite quiet contemplation; reflections shimmer across the handcrafted walls. Every detail is composed to awaken the senses — the scent of greenery, the cool touch of water, the rhythm of light dancing on the surface. This oasis is more than a place of rest; it is a state of being. Immersed in the lagoon, the body reconnects with the calm pulse of nature. Time slows, thoughts fade, and only presence remains — pure, unhurried, and whole.
Here, wellness is lived, spaces for meditation, yoga, and rest unfold like an architectural poem, guided by geometry and emotion. Cushioned platforms lie beneath lanterns that glow like suspended drops of amber. The air is filled with the scent of wood and soft minerals, while the filtered daylight from vast arches opens each hall to the greenery beyond. Deeper still lies the Hammam, the heart of the ritual. Carved in stone, illuminated by skylights that pierce the vaulted ceiling, this chamber is both ancient and contemporary — a space of purification and rebirth. Water reflects the arches like liquid light, and silence amplifies every drop, every breath. The palette — ochres, sands, and warm whites — grounds the architecture in the memory of the desert, transforming simplicity into luxury. There is no ornament beyond light itself, no distraction beyond form and atmosphere. This is Altaona’s inner architecture: an ode to serenity where design becomes a spiritual act. It embodies the essence of the oasis — not as a place to escape the world, but to return to it renewed, centered, and alive.
The Surf Lagoon is more than a destination for sport; it is an architectural celebration of movement. Shimmering under the Mediterranean sun, its vast expanse of turquoise water becomes a living canvas where surfers trace lines of freedom and flow. Designed to mirror the beauty and power of the sea, every wave is perfectly formed — an invitation to reconnect with nature through motion, balance, and play.
Along the white sand beach, palm trees sway and parasols bloom in vivid colors. Families and friends gather in a landscape designed for joy, where the sound of laughter blends with the song of waves. Wooden decks, shaded lounges, and pools overlooking the lagoon create a space that is both vibrant and serene — a seamless extension of Altaona’s philosophy of holistic wellbeing.
Like a mirage rising from the landscape, The Grand Entrance of Altaona marks the beginning of a journey — a passage from the ordinary into the extraordinary. Here, a sequence of elegant arches stands in perfect rhythm beneath the golden light of Murcia’s sun, framing the horizon as a sacred threshold between earth and sky. Each arch is a gesture of welcome, a modern homage to the geometry of ancient gateways that once defined places of gathering and reflection. The path beneath them feels ceremonial, guiding guests gently forward — step by step — into a world shaped by calm, beauty, and meaning. Flanked by palm trees and fragrant Mediterranean gardens, the walkway is alive with movement and stillness at once: the whisper of the breeze, the rustle of leaves, the distant shimmer of water ahead.
The suites design is born from the timeless poetry of the desert — from the quiet strength of nomadic tents, the shimmer of dunes at sunset, and the ancestral art of creating refuge amid vastness. Their design draws inspiration from the ancient Bedouin tradition, where every shelter was both protection and poetry, both a structure and a story told by wind and sand. The geometry of the suites is a contemporary reimagining of the desert tent. The bold triangular forms, sculpted by sun and shadow, evoke the simplicity and elegance of these ancestral dwellings. Just as the nomadic tent embraced its surroundings, each villa at Altaona rises gently from the landscape, blending with the tones of the earth and the rhythm of the palms.
Inside, the spirit of the desert is translated into modern serenity — open spaces bathed in golden light, natural materials that breathe, and textures that speak of craft and authenticity. The play of fabric and shadow, the filtered glow of lanterns, the soft layering of woven rugs and cushions — all evoke the intimacy and warmth of desert hospitality.
At the heart of Altaona, surrounded by palms and bathed in golden light, lies the Events Courtyard — a stage for life’s most meaningful celebrations. Designed as an open-air sanctuary, this grand circular garden brings together elegance, nature, and emotion in perfect harmony. A path of white stone leads to a delicate pavilion draped in flowers and fabric, its intricate arches glistening under the afternoon sun. Around it, tables and lounges are arranged in flowing symmetry, echoing the geometry of the resort’s architecture. The scent of jasmine and orange blossom lingers in the air, while the rustle of palm leaves becomes the soft soundtrack to each gathering.
Here, every celebration — a wedding, a dinner beneath the stars, a moment shared between loved ones — feels timeless. The architecture dissolves into the landscape, leaving only the experience: laughter carried on the breeze, candlelight reflected in the eyes of guests, the gentle glow of dusk as the day gives way to night.
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Deeply rooted in the cultural and ecological spirit of the Riviera Maya, MANA 88 is envisioned as a regenerative wellness community inspired by the sacred Alamo tree — guardian of the cenotes and symbol of protection, renewal, and connection between worlds.
Located in Akumal, Mexico, the project redefines the relationship between architecture and nature, creating a holistic environment where design, ecology, and human experience coexist in balance.
The master plan draws from the principles of sacred geometry and the Mayan cosmology of the three realms — the roots (underworld), trunk (earth), and branches (sky). These archetypes shape the spatial and symbolic organization of the entire development, guiding circulation, hierarchy, and visual alignment. The geometry unfolds as a living mandala: a network of paths, plazas, and gardens organized around the Wellness Center, the spiritual and social heart of the community
Within this circular sanctuary, water, light, and vegetation intertwine to create spaces of calm and renewal. The architecture becomes an instrument of balance — a dialogue between openness and refuge, between the elements and the human spirit. Around it, recreational amenities, meditation decks, and reflective gardens integrate seamlessly with clusters of villas designed for privacy, connection, and contemplation.
The architecture of MANA 88 expresses the harmony between material, landscape, and meaning. Inspired by the natural textures of limestone, bamboo, and rammed earth, the built language feels both timeless and rooted in place. Simple geometric forms emerge from the terrain as extensions of the landscape, blurring the line between built and natural.
Each villa prototype embodies the project’s regenerative philosophy — designed with passive systems for natural ventilation, solar orientation, and shading. The typologies respond to different micro-landscapes: jungle, cenote, and clearing, offering varied experiences of light, privacy, and connection to nature. Interiors are open and tactile, where stone, wood, and woven details evoke serenity and craft.
The Wellness Center, envisioned as a circular temple of wellbeing, anchors the entire composition. Its ring-shaped design embraces an inner oasis with thermal pools, shaded hammocks, and meditative gardens. The curved colonnade filters sunlight through bamboo lattices, casting ever-changing shadows that mirror the movement of water and wind.
In MANA 88, landscape is not the backdrop of architecture — it is the soul of the project. The master plan restores native ecosystems and weaves them into the spatial fabric of the community. A network of pathways connects the cenote lagoons, wellness zones, and recreational areas, encouraging slow movement, mindfulness, and discovery.
The vegetation palette prioritizes native and adaptive species — ceiba, chicozapote, palm, and endemic tropical flora — reinforcing biodiversity and resilience. Water is celebrated as a sacred element: shallow pools, reflective channels, and natural wetlands form a continuous hydrological network that cools the air, recharges the aquifer, and sustains the cenote ecology.
Every space is choreographed to awaken the senses — the texture of stone underfoot, the scent of wet earth, the sound of rustling bamboo. Community pavilions, fire-pit lounges, and yoga decks create social nodes that foster connection and belonging, while quiet corners invite solitude and reflection.
Sustainability in MANA 88 extends beyond environmental responsibility — it is a spiritual and cultural commitment to regeneration. The project integrates passive design strategies, solar collection, and rainwater harvesting to minimize its ecological footprint. Low-impact construction methods preserve existing topography and vegetation, while permeable materials maintain the site’s natural drainage and connection to the water table.
The architectural palette embraces local materials and craftsmanship: limestone from nearby quarries, bamboo harvested from sustainable sources, and artisanal finishes that celebrate Mayan traditions. Each structure is designed for long-term adaptability and minimal maintenance, ensuring resilience across generations.
More than a real-estate development, MANA 88 aspires to be a living organism — a model of regenerative living that harmonizes wellbeing, ecology, and culture. It embodies a vision of luxury as consciousness, where design becomes a vehicle for connection, restoration, and reverence for the natural world.
The master plan of MANA 88 unfolds as an infinite loop inspired by the sacred geometry of the Alamo tree—symbol of balance and regeneration. Designed as a living ecosystem, its organic layout connects villas, wellness spaces, and natural sanctuaries through a continuous flow of green corridors and pedestrian trails. At its heart lies the circular Wellness Center, surrounded by amenities dedicated to health, recreation, and community. Each area harmoniously integrates with the jungle, preserving native vegetation and celebrating the cenote landscape of Akumal.
The Main Entrance of MANA 88 is conceived as a sculptural gateway that symbolizes the transition from the outside world into a realm of regeneration and serenity. Inspired by the organic movement of the Alamo tree, its flowing wooden forms rise like living roots embracing light and air. The structure’s curvature and openness evoke both strength and grace, welcoming visitors through an experience of harmony between architecture, nature, and spirit.
At the heart of MANA 88, the Clubhouse unfolds as an organic structure that celebrates connection and community. Its architecture, inspired by the branching forms of trees, merges wood, light, and water in a sculptural expression of harmony. The open design blurs boundaries between interior and nature—hosting lounges, co-working areas, and a poolside bar under a canopy of flowing timber beams. Surrounded by reflective ponds and lush greenery, it becomes a space for gathering, wellness, and renewal—a living symbol of balance within the resort’s regenerative vision.
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The Spa at MANA 88 is a sanctuary of tranquility where architecture and nature merge in a symphony of light, water, and texture. Nestled beneath bamboo vaults and surrounded by lush gardens, the design evokes the feeling of entering a sacred cavern. Soft curves, filtered sunlight, and the sound of flowing water create an atmosphere of deep calm. Each space — from thermal pools to private treatment rooms — is crafted to awaken the senses and restore inner harmony, embodying the regenerative essence of the project.
The Sports Complex at MANA 88 is designed as a natural pavilion that celebrates movement and vitality in harmony with the jungle. Its sculptural bamboo structure flows like a living canopy, filtering light and air to create a space that breathes with its surroundings. The organic design provides shelter for basketball, tennis, and multipurpose courts—transforming sport into an immersive experience of connection between body, nature, and architecture.
Perched among the trees, The Wine & Cheese Bar offers an elevated sensory experience where design and nature converge. Its sculptural wooden form opens to the jungle, while glass façades reflect the surrounding landscape. Inside, a curated collection of wines and artisanal cheeses is enjoyed in an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. Natural materials, soft lighting, and panoramic views create an intimate retreat celebrating taste, texture, and connection.
THE YOGA CENTER
Shaped like a blossoming flower within the jungle canopy, The Yoga Center embodies serenity and balance. Its petal-inspired bamboo roofs open toward the sky, enclosing a circular lagoon that reflects the light and stillness of nature. Designed for mindfulness and connection, the space invites guests to breathe, move, and meditate in harmony with the rhythms of the earth — a sacred pavilion where architecture becomes a vessel for inner peace.
Suspended above the jungle canopy, The Nest is a circular lounge designed for connection, reflection, and wonder. Shaped like a woven sanctuary, it embraces guests around a central fire, opening to breathtaking sunsets and panoramic views of the forest. Blending natural materials with poetic form, it embodies the spirit of MANA 88 — harmony, community, and the quiet power of nature.
Rising above the jungle canopy, The Birds Tower offers a breathtaking 360° panorama of the surrounding landscape. Its fluid wooden structure mimics the elegance of unfolding wings, blending art and nature into one organic form. Designed as both an observatory and a contemplative retreat, it invites visitors to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the vastness of the horizon — a reminder of the harmony between humanity and the natural world.
The Art Walk is a sculptural promenade that weaves art, architecture, and nature into one contemplative experience. Framed by organic timber structures, it showcases monumental stone artworks that echo ancestral Mayan forms and human introspection. Light filters through the wooden canopy, casting dynamic shadows that transform throughout the day — turning each step into a dialogue between culture, landscape, and spirit.
The Amphitheater stands as a sculptural stage for art, ceremony, and community. Inspired by the geometry of wings unfolding, its curved timber forms rise gracefully above a reflective lagoon. The design merges architecture and landscape in a poetic balance — where sound, light, and water converge to create an atmosphere of reverence and unity. It is both a performance space and a spiritual landmark, celebrating the essence of connection within nature.
The Villas of MANA 88 are conceived as organic sanctuaries where architecture blends seamlessly with the landscape. Each residence embraces natural topography, opening to panoramic views of jungle and water. With fluid lines, warm materials, and passive design strategies, the villas invite light, air, and nature into every space. Interiors combine simplicity and craftsmanship — stone, wood, and soft textures — creating an atmosphere of calm luxury and regenerative living in harmony with the earth.
Deeply rooted in the cultural and ecological spirit of the Riviera Maya, MANA 88 is envisioned as a regenerative wellness community inspired by the sacred Alamo tree — guardian of the cenotes and symbol of protection, renewal, and connection between worlds.
Located in Akumal, Mexico, the project redefines the relationship between architecture and nature, creating a holistic environment where design, ecology, and human experience coexist in balance.
The master plan draws from the principles of sacred geometry and the Mayan cosmology of the three realms — the roots (underworld), trunk (earth), and branches (sky). These archetypes shape the spatial and symbolic organization of the entire development, guiding circulation, hierarchy, and visual alignment. The geometry unfolds as a living mandala: a network of paths, plazas, and gardens organized around the Wellness Center, the spiritual and social heart of the community
Within this circular sanctuary, water, light, and vegetation intertwine to create spaces of calm and renewal. The architecture becomes an instrument of balance — a dialogue between openness and refuge, between the elements and the human spirit. Around it, recreational amenities, meditation decks, and reflective gardens integrate seamlessly with clusters of villas designed for privacy, connection, and contemplation.
The architecture of MANA 88 expresses the harmony between material, landscape, and meaning. Inspired by the natural textures of limestone, bamboo, and rammed earth, the built language feels both timeless and rooted in place. Simple geometric forms emerge from the terrain as extensions of the landscape, blurring the line between built and natural.
Each villa prototype embodies the project’s regenerative philosophy — designed with passive systems for natural ventilation, solar orientation, and shading. The typologies respond to different micro-landscapes: jungle, cenote, and clearing, offering varied experiences of light, privacy, and connection to nature. Interiors are open and tactile, where stone, wood, and woven details evoke serenity and craft.
The Wellness Center, envisioned as a circular temple of wellbeing, anchors the entire composition. Its ring-shaped design embraces an inner oasis with thermal pools, shaded hammocks, and meditative gardens. The curved colonnade filters sunlight through bamboo lattices, casting ever-changing shadows that mirror the movement of water and wind.
In MANA 88, landscape is not the backdrop of architecture — it is the soul of the project. The master plan restores native ecosystems and weaves them into the spatial fabric of the community. A network of pathways connects the cenote lagoons, wellness zones, and recreational areas, encouraging slow movement, mindfulness, and discovery.
The vegetation palette prioritizes native and adaptive species — ceiba, chicozapote, palm, and endemic tropical flora — reinforcing biodiversity and resilience. Water is celebrated as a sacred element: shallow pools, reflective channels, and natural wetlands form a continuous hydrological network that cools the air, recharges the aquifer, and sustains the cenote ecology.
Every space is choreographed to awaken the senses — the texture of stone underfoot, the scent of wet earth, the sound of rustling bamboo. Community pavilions, fire-pit lounges, and yoga decks create social nodes that foster connection and belonging, while quiet corners invite solitude and reflection.
Sustainability in MANA 88 extends beyond environmental responsibility — it is a spiritual and cultural commitment to regeneration. The project integrates passive design strategies, solar collection, and rainwater harvesting to minimize its ecological footprint. Low-impact construction methods preserve existing topography and vegetation, while permeable materials maintain the site’s natural drainage and connection to the water table.
The architectural palette embraces local materials and craftsmanship: limestone from nearby quarries, bamboo harvested from sustainable sources, and artisanal finishes that celebrate Mayan traditions. Each structure is designed for long-term adaptability and minimal maintenance, ensuring resilience across generations.
More than a real-estate development, MANA 88 aspires to be a living organism — a model of regenerative living that harmonizes wellbeing, ecology, and culture. It embodies a vision of luxury as consciousness, where design becomes a vehicle for connection, restoration, and reverence for the natural world.
The master plan of MANA 88 unfolds as an infinite loop inspired by the sacred geometry of the Alamo tree—symbol of balance and regeneration. Designed as a living ecosystem, its organic layout connects villas, wellness spaces, and natural sanctuaries through a continuous flow of green corridors and pedestrian trails. At its heart lies the circular Wellness Center, surrounded by amenities dedicated to health, recreation, and community. Each area harmoniously integrates with the jungle, preserving native vegetation and celebrating the cenote landscape of Akumal.
The Main Entrance of MANA 88 is conceived as a sculptural gateway that symbolizes the transition from the outside world into a realm of regeneration and serenity. Inspired by the organic movement of the Alamo tree, its flowing wooden forms rise like living roots embracing light and air. The structure’s curvature and openness evoke both strength and grace, welcoming visitors through an experience of harmony between architecture, nature, and spirit.
At the heart of MANA 88, the Clubhouse unfolds as an organic structure that celebrates connection and community. Its architecture, inspired by the branching forms of trees, merges wood, light, and water in a sculptural expression of harmony. The open design blurs boundaries between interior and nature—hosting lounges, co-working areas, and a poolside bar under a canopy of flowing timber beams. Surrounded by reflective ponds and lush greenery, it becomes a space for gathering, wellness, and renewal—a living symbol of balance within the resort’s regenerative vision.
The Spa at MANA 88 is a sanctuary of tranquility where architecture and nature merge in a symphony of light, water, and texture. Nestled beneath bamboo vaults and surrounded by lush gardens, the design evokes the feeling of entering a sacred cavern. Soft curves, filtered sunlight, and the sound of flowing water create an atmosphere of deep calm. Each space — from thermal pools to private treatment rooms — is crafted to awaken the senses and restore inner harmony, embodying the regenerative essence of the project.
The Sports Complex at MANA 88 is designed as a natural pavilion that celebrates movement and vitality in harmony with the jungle. Its sculptural bamboo structure flows like a living canopy, filtering light and air to create a space that breathes with its surroundings. The organic design provides shelter for basketball, tennis, and multipurpose courts—transforming sport into an immersive experience of connection between body, nature, and architecture.
Perched among the trees, The Wine & Cheese Bar offers an elevated sensory experience where design and nature converge. Its sculptural wooden form opens to the jungle, while glass façades reflect the surrounding landscape. Inside, a curated collection of wines and artisanal cheeses is enjoyed in an atmosphere of warmth and sophistication. Natural materials, soft lighting, and panoramic views create an intimate retreat celebrating taste, texture, and connection.
THE YOGA CENTER
Shaped like a blossoming flower within the jungle canopy, The Yoga Center embodies serenity and balance. Its petal-inspired bamboo roofs open toward the sky, enclosing a circular lagoon that reflects the light and stillness of nature. Designed for mindfulness and connection, the space invites guests to breathe, move, and meditate in harmony with the rhythms of the earth — a sacred pavilion where architecture becomes a vessel for inner peace.
Suspended above the jungle canopy, The Nest is a circular lounge designed for connection, reflection, and wonder. Shaped like a woven sanctuary, it embraces guests around a central fire, opening to breathtaking sunsets and panoramic views of the forest. Blending natural materials with poetic form, it embodies the spirit of MANA 88 — harmony, community, and the quiet power of nature.
Rising above the jungle canopy, The Birds Tower offers a breathtaking 360° panorama of the surrounding landscape. Its fluid wooden structure mimics the elegance of unfolding wings, blending art and nature into one organic form. Designed as both an observatory and a contemplative retreat, it invites visitors to pause, breathe, and reconnect with the vastness of the horizon — a reminder of the harmony between humanity and the natural world.
The Art Walk is a sculptural promenade that weaves art, architecture, and nature into one contemplative experience. Framed by organic timber structures, it showcases monumental stone artworks that echo ancestral Mayan forms and human introspection. Light filters through the wooden canopy, casting dynamic shadows that transform throughout the day — turning each step into a dialogue between culture, landscape, and spirit.
The Amphitheater stands as a sculptural stage for art, ceremony, and community. Inspired by the geometry of wings unfolding, its curved timber forms rise gracefully above a reflective lagoon. The design merges architecture and landscape in a poetic balance — where sound, light, and water converge to create an atmosphere of reverence and unity. It is both a performance space and a spiritual landmark, celebrating the essence of connection within nature.
The Villas of MANA 88 are conceived as organic sanctuaries where architecture blends seamlessly with the landscape. Each residence embraces natural topography, opening to panoramic views of jungle and water. With fluid lines, warm materials, and passive design strategies, the villas invite light, air, and nature into every space. Interiors combine simplicity and craftsmanship — stone, wood, and soft textures — creating an atmosphere of calm luxury and regenerative living in harmony with the earth.
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This interior design project for a modern workspace exemplifies a vibrant and dynamic approach that blends contemporary art with functional design. The central theme revolves around the integration of large, expressive art installations within various functional areas of the office, creating a stimulating and inspiring environment. The use of expansive murals and artistically significant pieces serves to enhance creative thinking and provide visual interest in areas typically characterized by conventional office aesthetics.
The office layout is strategically designed to accommodate both collaborative and individual work settings. Open-plan spaces are complemented by enclosed glass pods that offer privacy without sacrificing transparency. The fluid arrangement of workstations alongside communal areas encourages interaction while also allowing for concentration and solitude when needed. Pathways and corridors are wide and uncluttered, promoting an easy flow of movement and accessibility throughout the workspace.
A sophisticated palette of materials is used to reinforce the artistic theme of the workspace. Polished concrete floors provide a sleek, industrial feel that contrasts with the warm wooden accents seen in slatted wall panels and furniture. Metal finishes on lighting fixtures and railings add a modern touch, while glass walls enhance the openness of the space. The art pieces themselves are likely printed on high-quality canvas or fabricated from mixed media, adding texture and depth to the walls they adorn.
The color scheme is predominantly neutral, featuring shades of gray, black, and wood tones that serve as a backdrop to the vivid artwork. This choice allows the colorful murals and paintings to stand out, drawing attention and serving as focal points in the design. Accents in furniture and fixtures, such as blues and oranges, subtly echo the hues found in the artwork, creating a cohesive and thoughtfully curated environment.
Sustainability is considered through the implementation of energy-efficient lighting and climate control systems. LED strip lighting and spotlights not only highlight the artworks but also provide adjustable ambient lighting to suit different times of the day and work requirements. Large windows allow for ample natural light, reducing the reliance on artificial sources and promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly workplace.
Modern technology is seamlessly integrated into the design to enhance functionality and efficiency. State-of-the-art communication systems in conference areas, wireless charging stations at workstations, and smart climate controls are just a few examples of how technology is employed to create a workspace that is not only visually appealing but also highly adaptive to the needs of its users.
This interior design project for a modern workspace exemplifies a vibrant and dynamic approach that blends contemporary art with functional design. The central theme revolves around the integration of large, expressive art installations within various functional areas of the office, creating a stimulating and inspiring environment. The use of expansive murals and artistically significant pieces serves to enhance creative thinking and provide visual interest in areas typically characterized by conventional office aesthetics.
The office layout is strategically designed to accommodate both collaborative and individual work settings. Open-plan spaces are complemented by enclosed glass pods that offer privacy without sacrificing transparency. The fluid arrangement of workstations alongside communal areas encourages interaction while also allowing for concentration and solitude when needed. Pathways and corridors are wide and uncluttered, promoting an easy flow of movement and accessibility throughout the workspace.
A sophisticated palette of materials is used to reinforce the artistic theme of the workspace. Polished concrete floors provide a sleek, industrial feel that contrasts with the warm wooden accents seen in slatted wall panels and furniture. Metal finishes on lighting fixtures and railings add a modern touch, while glass walls enhance the openness of the space. The art pieces themselves are likely printed on high-quality canvas or fabricated from mixed media, adding texture and depth to the walls they adorn.
The color scheme is predominantly neutral, featuring shades of gray, black, and wood tones that serve as a backdrop to the vivid artwork. This choice allows the colorful murals and paintings to stand out, drawing attention and serving as focal points in the design. Accents in furniture and fixtures, such as blues and oranges, subtly echo the hues found in the artwork, creating a cohesive and thoughtfully curated environment.
Sustainability is considered through the implementation of energy-efficient lighting and climate control systems. LED strip lighting and spotlights not only highlight the artworks but also provide adjustable ambient lighting to suit different times of the day and work requirements. Large windows allow for ample natural light, reducing the reliance on artificial sources and promoting a healthy, environmentally friendly workplace.
Modern technology is seamlessly integrated into the design to enhance functionality and efficiency. State-of-the-art communication systems in conference areas, wireless charging stations at workstations, and smart climate controls are just a few examples of how technology is employed to create a workspace that is not only visually appealing but also highly adaptive to the needs of its users.
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The facade renovation of the Coco Bongo Night Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, embodies a vibrant and theatrical design that aligns with the club's iconic status as a destination for entertainment and nightlife. The architectural concept harnesses the dynamic spirit of the tropics and the energy of the nightlife, incorporating organic forms and expressive colors that suggest movement and excitement. The renovation expands the club's engagement with its external environment through the addition of an extended outdoor terrace bar, enhancing the venue's openness and accessibility.
The facade of Coco Bongo is characterized by its use of sweeping, fluidic forms that mimic natural elements. These organically shaped portals and supports, designed with a structural rhythm, create a welcoming grand entrance that is both functional and sculptural. The use of vivid lighting and neon accents not only highlights these forms but also works to attract attention from afar, ensuring that the building stands out in its urban setting.
Above, the main structure presents a series of vertical fins arranged in a rhythmic pattern, echoing the vibrant energy within. This choice of facade treatment not only contributes to the aesthetic but also serves a practical purpose, providing a semi-permeable barrier that enhances the acoustic qualities of the building while maintaining airflow. The integration of digital screens adds a layer of interactivity and connectivity, displaying vibrant visuals that reflect the lively atmosphere of the interior.
The selection of materials is pivotal in articulating the design's intent. High-performance concrete and advanced composites are used for the structural elements, chosen for their durability and flexibility in forming complex shapes. These are complemented by glass panels that allow visual continuity between the indoor and outdoor spaces, enriching the visitor's experience by merging the two settings seamlessly.
The color palette is intentionally bold and lively, featuring deep blues, bright reds, and vibrant purples that mirror the tropical environment and the club's energetic branding. These colors are used strategically to enhance the architectural forms and to create a visual narrative that guides visitors through the space.
Incorporating sustainable practices, the renovation utilizes energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the facade and terrace, significantly reducing the building's energy consumption while enhancing its nighttime appearance. The landscaping around the building employs native plants that are drought-resistant and require minimal maintenance, reducing water usage and integrating the building more deeply into its natural setting.
The extension of the outdoor terrace bar is a crucial aspect of this renovation, designed to offer an immersive experience that leverages the natural beauty of Punta Cana. This space is crafted to provide expansive views, employing minimalistic guardrails and strategically placed lighting to ensure safety without compromising the aesthetic. The terrace is configured to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger groups, flexible in its layout while providing all visitors with a sense of exclusivity and engagement with the vibrant nightlife activities.
The combination of these architectural and design elements makes the Coco Bongo Night Club a landmark of modern design, infusing local cultural elements with contemporary architectural practices to create a space that is both inviting and exhilarating.
The facade renovation of the Coco Bongo Night Club in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, embodies a vibrant and theatrical design that aligns with the club's iconic status as a destination for entertainment and nightlife. The architectural concept harnesses the dynamic spirit of the tropics and the energy of the nightlife, incorporating organic forms and expressive colors that suggest movement and excitement. The renovation expands the club's engagement with its external environment through the addition of an extended outdoor terrace bar, enhancing the venue's openness and accessibility.
The facade of Coco Bongo is characterized by its use of sweeping, fluidic forms that mimic natural elements. These organically shaped portals and supports, designed with a structural rhythm, create a welcoming grand entrance that is both functional and sculptural. The use of vivid lighting and neon accents not only highlights these forms but also works to attract attention from afar, ensuring that the building stands out in its urban setting.
Above, the main structure presents a series of vertical fins arranged in a rhythmic pattern, echoing the vibrant energy within. This choice of facade treatment not only contributes to the aesthetic but also serves a practical purpose, providing a semi-permeable barrier that enhances the acoustic qualities of the building while maintaining airflow. The integration of digital screens adds a layer of interactivity and connectivity, displaying vibrant visuals that reflect the lively atmosphere of the interior.
The selection of materials is pivotal in articulating the design's intent. High-performance concrete and advanced composites are used for the structural elements, chosen for their durability and flexibility in forming complex shapes. These are complemented by glass panels that allow visual continuity between the indoor and outdoor spaces, enriching the visitor's experience by merging the two settings seamlessly.
The color palette is intentionally bold and lively, featuring deep blues, bright reds, and vibrant purples that mirror the tropical environment and the club's energetic branding. These colors are used strategically to enhance the architectural forms and to create a visual narrative that guides visitors through the space.
Incorporating sustainable practices, the renovation utilizes energy-efficient LED lighting throughout the facade and terrace, significantly reducing the building's energy consumption while enhancing its nighttime appearance. The landscaping around the building employs native plants that are drought-resistant and require minimal maintenance, reducing water usage and integrating the building more deeply into its natural setting.
The extension of the outdoor terrace bar is a crucial aspect of this renovation, designed to offer an immersive experience that leverages the natural beauty of Punta Cana. This space is crafted to provide expansive views, employing minimalistic guardrails and strategically placed lighting to ensure safety without compromising the aesthetic. The terrace is configured to accommodate both intimate gatherings and larger groups, flexible in its layout while providing all visitors with a sense of exclusivity and engagement with the vibrant nightlife activities.
The combination of these architectural and design elements makes the Coco Bongo Night Club a landmark of modern design, infusing local cultural elements with contemporary architectural practices to create a space that is both inviting and exhilarating.
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The Maestro Dobel Tequila bar concept is a dynamic fusion of brand identity and architectural innovation, designed to function as a high-impact space within transit-oriented environments such as airports. The core idea was to translate the premium essence of the tequila into a sculptural, immersive environment that enhances brand storytelling while offering a modern hospitality experience. The design articulates fluidity and movement—echoing the essence of tequila's distilled refinement—while attracting passersby with a captivating and futuristic form.
At the heart of the space is a sculptural bar canopy that doubles as a branding element and spatial anchor. Its sweeping curves and floating appearance create a sense of dynamism, drawing the eye and inviting circulation from all directions. The bar is designed as an open island, encouraging interaction from every angle and maximizing accessibility in a high-traffic environment. The perimeter seating wraps organically around the structure, allowing for both social and individual seating configurations. High stools and varied counter heights accommodate short stops as well as longer visits.
A refined palette combines dark vertical ribbed cladding at the base with high-gloss black finishes and illuminated linear accents. The primary feature—an illuminated, ribbon-like LED fascia—functions as a digital display and sculptural element. It reinforces the brand’s contemporary image while providing adaptive lighting that transitions from ambient glow to vibrant visual content. Behind the bar, a backlit bottle display wall adds depth and visual rhythm, with clear emphasis on showcasing the tequila selection. The lighting design uses concealed sources to accentuate textures and guide visual focus without glare.
Brand identity is not merely applied but integrated architecturally. The Maestro Dobel logo is embedded within the light feature and mirrored in the digital content, ensuring brand recall without overwhelming the spatial experience. The layout prioritizes operational efficiency: bartenders benefit from a centralized workflow with integrated storage, refrigeration, and display systems. Digital menus and branding are harmonized into the architectural shell, allowing for real-time content changes and promotions. These elements ensure both an elevated user experience and a highly functional hospitality setting.
Designed to perform within airport terminals or mall concourses, the space is conceived as a freestanding pavilion that creates a micro-environment within a transient context. The use of planters with integrated trees softens the high-tech aesthetic, providing visual balance and encouraging biophilic comfort. Sustainability is addressed through the modular construction of the bar, which allows disassembly and reuse in different locations, reducing material waste. LED lighting throughout ensures energy efficiency, while durable materials such as metal and engineered surfaces are selected for longevity and ease of maintenance in high-use areas.
The spatial experience is intentionally theatrical—visitors are drawn in by the contrast of dark, tactile materials and the animated glow of the canopy. The bar functions both as a social anchor and a brand stage, blending hospitality and retail cues. Ambient acoustics and seating orientation create zones of calm within bustling environments. The inclusion of glass partitions in certain variations creates a semi-enclosed lounge that offers visual connectivity while providing acoustic separation and a sense of exclusivity.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
MEXICO
1. Dobel Tequila - Guadalajara - K01
2. Dobel Tequila - Guadalajara - K02
3. Dobel Tequila - Monterrey - FB12
4. Dobel Tequila - Tijuana - AL02
The Maestro Dobel Tequila bar concept is a dynamic fusion of brand identity and architectural innovation, designed to function as a high-impact space within transit-oriented environments such as airports. The core idea was to translate the premium essence of the tequila into a sculptural, immersive environment that enhances brand storytelling while offering a modern hospitality experience. The design articulates fluidity and movement—echoing the essence of tequila's distilled refinement—while attracting passersby with a captivating and futuristic form.
At the heart of the space is a sculptural bar canopy that doubles as a branding element and spatial anchor. Its sweeping curves and floating appearance create a sense of dynamism, drawing the eye and inviting circulation from all directions. The bar is designed as an open island, encouraging interaction from every angle and maximizing accessibility in a high-traffic environment. The perimeter seating wraps organically around the structure, allowing for both social and individual seating configurations. High stools and varied counter heights accommodate short stops as well as longer visits.
A refined palette combines dark vertical ribbed cladding at the base with high-gloss black finishes and illuminated linear accents. The primary feature—an illuminated, ribbon-like LED fascia—functions as a digital display and sculptural element. It reinforces the brand’s contemporary image while providing adaptive lighting that transitions from ambient glow to vibrant visual content. Behind the bar, a backlit bottle display wall adds depth and visual rhythm, with clear emphasis on showcasing the tequila selection. The lighting design uses concealed sources to accentuate textures and guide visual focus without glare.
Brand identity is not merely applied but integrated architecturally. The Maestro Dobel logo is embedded within the light feature and mirrored in the digital content, ensuring brand recall without overwhelming the spatial experience. The layout prioritizes operational efficiency: bartenders benefit from a centralized workflow with integrated storage, refrigeration, and display systems. Digital menus and branding are harmonized into the architectural shell, allowing for real-time content changes and promotions. These elements ensure both an elevated user experience and a highly functional hospitality setting.
Designed to perform within airport terminals or mall concourses, the space is conceived as a freestanding pavilion that creates a micro-environment within a transient context. The use of planters with integrated trees softens the high-tech aesthetic, providing visual balance and encouraging biophilic comfort. Sustainability is addressed through the modular construction of the bar, which allows disassembly and reuse in different locations, reducing material waste. LED lighting throughout ensures energy efficiency, while durable materials such as metal and engineered surfaces are selected for longevity and ease of maintenance in high-use areas.
The spatial experience is intentionally theatrical—visitors are drawn in by the contrast of dark, tactile materials and the animated glow of the canopy. The bar functions both as a social anchor and a brand stage, blending hospitality and retail cues. Ambient acoustics and seating orientation create zones of calm within bustling environments. The inclusion of glass partitions in certain variations creates a semi-enclosed lounge that offers visual connectivity while providing acoustic separation and a sense of exclusivity.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
MEXICO
1. Dobel Tequila - Guadalajara - K01
2. Dobel Tequila - Guadalajara - K02
3. Dobel Tequila - Monterrey - FB12
4. Dobel Tequila - Tijuana - AL02
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The retail space concept presents a dynamic and high-contrast design aesthetic, employing a vivid color palette and strategic lighting to emphasize product displays and create a distinctive brand atmosphere. The use of the bold yellow juxtaposed with black and neutral tones creates a space that is both inviting and visually striking, aligning with what appears to be a brand identity that is assertive and confident.
The interior design creates an immersive brand experience, with a careful balance between boldness and elegance. The use of color, light, and layout not only reinforces the identity of the brand but also creates a memorable and inviting environment for customers. The sustainability of the space could be further explored by the brand to ensure that environmental responsibility aligns with the visual and experiential impact of the design.
The dominant color palette consists of a vibrant yellow and deep black, establishing a striking contrast that is likely part of the brand's visual identity. Yellow, used as an accent color, energizes the space and attracts attention, while black provides a sophisticated backdrop that accentuates the merchandise. The integration of the brand logo and name in strategic locations reinforces brand identity and creates a cohesive environment.
A variety of materials are utilized to add depth and texture to the space. Glossy surfaces on display units and counters reflect light, enhancing brightness and visibility. The use of wood slats on the ceiling introduces an organic texture that contrasts with the sleekness of the display cases, balancing modernity with warmth. The flooring appears to be a wood-look laminate or tile, chosen for durability and ease of maintenance in high-traffic areas.
Strategically placed lighting highlights the merchandise and creates a hierarchy within the space. Spotlights are used to illuminate products individually, while ambient lighting enhances the overall mood. The display cases are internally lit, providing a soft glow that adds depth to the product presentation. This careful consideration of lighting supports not just aesthetic appeal but also functional visibility of the products.
The layout is designed to guide customers through a curated experience of the brand’s offerings. Central display tables invite interaction, while wall-mounted displays create a gallery-like environment that encourages exploration. The flow seems intentional, creating a rhythm between more private, focused viewing areas and open, communal spaces.
Considerations include the use of LED lighting for energy efficiency, materials sourced from sustainable suppliers, and design choices that reduce waste or allow for recycling of display elements. The longevity of design elements and modularity for future adaptations also contribute to sustainable practices in retail design.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
COLOMBIA
1. Invicta - Colombia - Balash
GERMANY
2. Invicta - EU - Germany - Zweibrucken
MEXICO
3. Invicta - Cancun - Malecon Américas (WMW)
4. Invicta - DF - AICM
5. Invicta - Cancun - Invicta Cube
6. Invicta - Cancun - Plaza la Isla (G-Shock)
7. Invicta - Playa del Carmen - T80
8. Invicta - Kiosk
9. Invicta - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida
10. Invicta - Cancun - Aeropuerto T2
11. Invicta - Plaza La Isla Cube
NETHERLANDS
12. Invicta - EU - Roosendaal - McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
13. Invicta - EU - Amsterdam Style Outlet
PORTUGAL
14. Invicta - EU - Lisbon
15. Invicta - EU - Portugal - Designer Outlet Algarve
PUERTO RICO
16. Invicta - PR - Puerto Rico Premium Outlet
17. Invicta - PR - Aeropuerto LM - T2C2-1
18. Invicta - PR - San Juan
19. Invicta - PR - Aeropuerto LM - T2C2-18
20. Invicta - PR - Plaza del Caribe
21. Invicta - PR - Mayagüez Mall
22. Invicta - PR - Old San Juan
23. Invicta - PR - Old San Juan - Gisi Store
SPAIN
24. Invicta - EU - Barcelona Viladecans - Outlet Village
25. Invicta - EU - Madrid - San Sebastian de los Reyes
26. Invicta - EU - Mallorca Fashion Outlet
UNITED KINGDOM
27. Invicta - UK - Kiosk 4x4
USA
28. Invicta - Delaware - Christiana Mall
29. Invicta - MD - Towson Town Center
30. Invicta - NJ - Jersey Shore PO
31. Invicta - FL - Aventura Mall
32. Invicta - TX - El Paso
33. Invicta - TX - Houston Galleria
34. Invicta - FL - Invicta Hollywood HQ Store
35. Invicta - TX - Dallas Galleria
36. Invicta - FL - Orlando Vineland
37. Invicta - NV - Las Vegas North PO
38. Invicta - MD - Wheaton Mall
39. Invicta - NY - Queens
40. Invicta - MD - Mall in Columbia
41. Invicta - NY - WTC
42. Invicta - TX - Houston Memorial City
43. Invicta - TX - North Star Mall
44. Invicta - FL - Sarasota
45. Invicta - VA - Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
46. Invicta - FL - Miami International Mall - LP43
47. Invicta - FL - Sawgrass Mills
48. Invicta - MD - Annapolis Mall
49. Invicta - TX - San Marcos Premium Outlets
50. Invicta - FL - Broward Mall
51. Invicta - FL - Woodbury Kiosk
52. Invicta - FL - Orlando International Premium Outlets
53. Invicta - VA - Tyson's Corner Center
54. Invicta - EU - Porto Portugal
55. Invicta - NY - Garden State Plaza
56. Invicta - NY - Cross County
57. Invicta - CN - Trumbull
58. Invicta - FL - Daytona Beach
59. Invicta - VA - Fair Oaks
60. Invicta - FL - Westland (Corner)
61. Invicta - NY - Woodbridge
62. Invicta - Prince Georges
63. Invicta - TX - Arlington - Parks Mall at Arlington
64. Invicta - GA - Atlanta
65. Invicta - NY - Time Square
66. Invicta - PR - Las Américas (Flagship)
67. Invicta - FL - Citrus Park
68. Invicta - GA - Atlanta - Perimeter Mall
69. Invicta - EU - Amsterdam - Vatavia Stad
70. Invicta - MD - Monthgomery Mall
71. Invicta - FL - Boca Raton
72. Invicta - NY - Christiana Mall
73. Invicta - TX - Stonebriar
74. Invicta - IN - Newport Center Kiosk
75. Invicta - CA - Los Angeles Citadel
76. Invicta - TX - San Marcos Tanger
77. Invicta - NV - Las Vegas South 48
78. Invicta - FL - Miami Boca Raton
79. Invicta - FL - Palm Beach Outlets
80. Invicta - TX - Willowbrook
81. Invicta - FL - Miami Dadeland - LP46
82. Invicta - AZ - Phoenix
83. Invicta - FL - Pembroke Lakes Mall
84. Invicta - TX - Town East Mall
85. Invicta - CA - LA Century City Westfield
86. Invicta - FL - Florida Mall Store
87. Invicta - NY - Staten Island
88. Invicta - FL - Westland
89. Invicta - Baltimore - Maryland
90. Invicta - Royal Caribbean Cruise - Invicta Shop onboard
91. Invicta - FL - Orlando Airport
92. Invicta - TX - San Antonio
The retail space concept presents a dynamic and high-contrast design aesthetic, employing a vivid color palette and strategic lighting to emphasize product displays and create a distinctive brand atmosphere. The use of the bold yellow juxtaposed with black and neutral tones creates a space that is both inviting and visually striking, aligning with what appears to be a brand identity that is assertive and confident.
The interior design creates an immersive brand experience, with a careful balance between boldness and elegance. The use of color, light, and layout not only reinforces the identity of the brand but also creates a memorable and inviting environment for customers. The sustainability of the space could be further explored by the brand to ensure that environmental responsibility aligns with the visual and experiential impact of the design.
The dominant color palette consists of a vibrant yellow and deep black, establishing a striking contrast that is likely part of the brand's visual identity. Yellow, used as an accent color, energizes the space and attracts attention, while black provides a sophisticated backdrop that accentuates the merchandise. The integration of the brand logo and name in strategic locations reinforces brand identity and creates a cohesive environment.
A variety of materials are utilized to add depth and texture to the space. Glossy surfaces on display units and counters reflect light, enhancing brightness and visibility. The use of wood slats on the ceiling introduces an organic texture that contrasts with the sleekness of the display cases, balancing modernity with warmth. The flooring appears to be a wood-look laminate or tile, chosen for durability and ease of maintenance in high-traffic areas.
Strategically placed lighting highlights the merchandise and creates a hierarchy within the space. Spotlights are used to illuminate products individually, while ambient lighting enhances the overall mood. The display cases are internally lit, providing a soft glow that adds depth to the product presentation. This careful consideration of lighting supports not just aesthetic appeal but also functional visibility of the products.
The layout is designed to guide customers through a curated experience of the brand’s offerings. Central display tables invite interaction, while wall-mounted displays create a gallery-like environment that encourages exploration. The flow seems intentional, creating a rhythm between more private, focused viewing areas and open, communal spaces.
Considerations include the use of LED lighting for energy efficiency, materials sourced from sustainable suppliers, and design choices that reduce waste or allow for recycling of display elements. The longevity of design elements and modularity for future adaptations also contribute to sustainable practices in retail design.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
COLOMBIA
1. Invicta - Colombia - Balash
GERMANY
2. Invicta - EU - Germany - Zweibrucken
MEXICO
3. Invicta - Cancun - Malecon Américas (WMW)
4. Invicta - DF - AICM
5. Invicta - Cancun - Invicta Cube
6. Invicta - Cancun - Plaza la Isla (G-Shock)
7. Invicta - Playa del Carmen - T80
8. Invicta - Kiosk
9. Invicta - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida
10. Invicta - Cancun - Aeropuerto T2
11. Invicta - Plaza La Isla Cube
NETHERLANDS
12. Invicta - EU - Roosendaal - McArthurGlen Designer Outlet
13. Invicta - EU - Amsterdam Style Outlet
PORTUGAL
14. Invicta - EU - Lisbon
15. Invicta - EU - Portugal - Designer Outlet Algarve
PUERTO RICO
16. Invicta - PR - Puerto Rico Premium Outlet
17. Invicta - PR - Aeropuerto LM - T2C2-1
18. Invicta - PR - San Juan
19. Invicta - PR - Aeropuerto LM - T2C2-18
20. Invicta - PR - Plaza del Caribe
21. Invicta - PR - Mayagüez Mall
22. Invicta - PR - Old San Juan
23. Invicta - PR - Old San Juan - Gisi Store
SPAIN
24. Invicta - EU - Barcelona Viladecans - Outlet Village
25. Invicta - EU - Madrid - San Sebastian de los Reyes
26. Invicta - EU - Mallorca Fashion Outlet
UNITED KINGDOM
27. Invicta - UK - Kiosk 4x4
USA
28. Invicta - Delaware - Christiana Mall
29. Invicta - MD - Towson Town Center
30. Invicta - NJ - Jersey Shore PO
31. Invicta - FL - Aventura Mall
32. Invicta - TX - El Paso
33. Invicta - TX - Houston Galleria
34. Invicta - FL - Invicta Hollywood HQ Store
35. Invicta - TX - Dallas Galleria
36. Invicta - FL - Orlando Vineland
37. Invicta - NV - Las Vegas North PO
38. Invicta - MD - Wheaton Mall
39. Invicta - NY - Queens
40. Invicta - MD - Mall in Columbia
41. Invicta - NY - WTC
42. Invicta - TX - Houston Memorial City
43. Invicta - TX - North Star Mall
44. Invicta - FL - Sarasota
45. Invicta - VA - Fashion Centre at Pentagon City
46. Invicta - FL - Miami International Mall - LP43
47. Invicta - FL - Sawgrass Mills
48. Invicta - MD - Annapolis Mall
49. Invicta - TX - San Marcos Premium Outlets
50. Invicta - FL - Broward Mall
51. Invicta - FL - Woodbury Kiosk
52. Invicta - FL - Orlando International Premium Outlets
53. Invicta - VA - Tyson's Corner Center
54. Invicta - EU - Porto Portugal
55. Invicta - NY - Garden State Plaza
56. Invicta - NY - Cross County
57. Invicta - CN - Trumbull
58. Invicta - FL - Daytona Beach
59. Invicta - VA - Fair Oaks
60. Invicta - FL - Westland (Corner)
61. Invicta - NY - Woodbridge
62. Invicta - Prince Georges
63. Invicta - TX - Arlington - Parks Mall at Arlington
64. Invicta - GA - Atlanta
65. Invicta - NY - Time Square
66. Invicta - PR - Las Américas (Flagship)
67. Invicta - FL - Citrus Park
68. Invicta - GA - Atlanta - Perimeter Mall
69. Invicta - EU - Amsterdam - Vatavia Stad
70. Invicta - MD - Monthgomery Mall
71. Invicta - FL - Boca Raton
72. Invicta - NY - Christiana Mall
73. Invicta - TX - Stonebriar
74. Invicta - IN - Newport Center Kiosk
75. Invicta - CA - Los Angeles Citadel
76. Invicta - TX - San Marcos Tanger
77. Invicta - NV - Las Vegas South 48
78. Invicta - FL - Miami Boca Raton
79. Invicta - FL - Palm Beach Outlets
80. Invicta - TX - Willowbrook
81. Invicta - FL - Miami Dadeland - LP46
82. Invicta - AZ - Phoenix
83. Invicta - FL - Pembroke Lakes Mall
84. Invicta - TX - Town East Mall
85. Invicta - CA - LA Century City Westfield
86. Invicta - FL - Florida Mall Store
87. Invicta - NY - Staten Island
88. Invicta - FL - Westland
89. Invicta - Baltimore - Maryland
90. Invicta - Royal Caribbean Cruise - Invicta Shop onboard
91. Invicta - FL - Orlando Airport
92. Invicta - TX - San Antonio
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The Maralda Beach Club in Miches, Dominican Republic is conceived as an architecture that dissolves into its tropical surroundings through a fluid, biomorphic formal language. The overall concept draws inspiration from natural coastal geometries—waves, dunes, and the articulated patterns of palm canopies. This results in a continuous undulating roofscape formed primarily in bamboo, giving the impression that the structure emerges organically from the landscape. The design privileges openness, natural ventilation, and seamless integration of programmatic zones with the surrounding beach and forest.
The complex is arranged as an interconnected sequence of open-air environments, each calibrated to maximize visual and physical permeability. The central structure accommodates dining and lounge areas, set on a curvilinear timber platform that mirrors the form of the adjacent pool. The spatial composition avoids rigid enclosures, enabling breezes from the coastline to permeate throughout. Satellite structures—such as the sculptural bar pavilion and the secluded wellness retreat—reinforce the overall architectural language through similar curving, elevated, and porous forms. Together, these elements create an experiential promenade that guides visitors fluidly from beach to forest.
Bamboo is the dominant structural and expressive material, used both for its mechanical properties and its aesthetic resonance with tropical environments. Vertical bamboo culms are bundled to form branching structural supports that flare outward to hold the expansive roof. The roof itself—woven from bamboo, cane, and lightweight timber battens—achieves a high level of translucency, mediating sunlight and casting dynamic shadows throughout the day. Circular and looping bamboo elements within the bar pavilion function both as structural reinforcement and sculptural ornamentation, amplifying the sense of movement inherent in the design.
The interior environment maintains a cohesive aesthetic through the use of natural fibers, raw timber finishes, and artisanal furniture. Rattan, rope, and hand-woven textures complement the architectural palette, promoting a tactile and inviting atmosphere. Seating arrangements near the pool emphasize informality and relaxation, with low-profile lounge furniture and organically shaped platforms that blur the boundary between built space and water. Illumination is subtle and integrated into the structure, allowing the warm tones of the materials to define the nighttime ambiance.
The landscape strategy reinforces the project's immersive character by incorporating native vegetation directly into architectural voids and structural intersections. Pathways meander through dense foliage, leading to a stone-clad wellness pavilion set within a reflective water garden. Views are choreographed to maintain continuous contact with the surrounding ecological context, whether looking outward toward the sea or inward toward shaded courtyards. Pools and water features serve as transitional elements, cooling the microclimate and strengthening the visual connection between architecture and nature.
Sustainability is central to the project, beginning with the extensive use of bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource with low embodied energy. The open-air design reduces the need for mechanical cooling, leveraging cross-ventilation and shading from the expansive roof. Local sourcing of materials minimizes transportation impact while supporting regional craftsmanship. Rainwater is collected through the curving roof forms for use in irrigation, and the landscape relies on native plant species that naturally thrive in the coastal environment, reducing maintenance and preserving biodiversity.
The Maralda Beach Club in Miches, Dominican Republic is conceived as an architecture that dissolves into its tropical surroundings through a fluid, biomorphic formal language. The overall concept draws inspiration from natural coastal geometries—waves, dunes, and the articulated patterns of palm canopies. This results in a continuous undulating roofscape formed primarily in bamboo, giving the impression that the structure emerges organically from the landscape. The design privileges openness, natural ventilation, and seamless integration of programmatic zones with the surrounding beach and forest.
The complex is arranged as an interconnected sequence of open-air environments, each calibrated to maximize visual and physical permeability. The central structure accommodates dining and lounge areas, set on a curvilinear timber platform that mirrors the form of the adjacent pool. The spatial composition avoids rigid enclosures, enabling breezes from the coastline to permeate throughout. Satellite structures—such as the sculptural bar pavilion and the secluded wellness retreat—reinforce the overall architectural language through similar curving, elevated, and porous forms. Together, these elements create an experiential promenade that guides visitors fluidly from beach to forest.
Bamboo is the dominant structural and expressive material, used both for its mechanical properties and its aesthetic resonance with tropical environments. Vertical bamboo culms are bundled to form branching structural supports that flare outward to hold the expansive roof. The roof itself—woven from bamboo, cane, and lightweight timber battens—achieves a high level of translucency, mediating sunlight and casting dynamic shadows throughout the day. Circular and looping bamboo elements within the bar pavilion function both as structural reinforcement and sculptural ornamentation, amplifying the sense of movement inherent in the design.
The interior environment maintains a cohesive aesthetic through the use of natural fibers, raw timber finishes, and artisanal furniture. Rattan, rope, and hand-woven textures complement the architectural palette, promoting a tactile and inviting atmosphere. Seating arrangements near the pool emphasize informality and relaxation, with low-profile lounge furniture and organically shaped platforms that blur the boundary between built space and water. Illumination is subtle and integrated into the structure, allowing the warm tones of the materials to define the nighttime ambiance.
The landscape strategy reinforces the project's immersive character by incorporating native vegetation directly into architectural voids and structural intersections. Pathways meander through dense foliage, leading to a stone-clad wellness pavilion set within a reflective water garden. Views are choreographed to maintain continuous contact with the surrounding ecological context, whether looking outward toward the sea or inward toward shaded courtyards. Pools and water features serve as transitional elements, cooling the microclimate and strengthening the visual connection between architecture and nature.
Sustainability is central to the project, beginning with the extensive use of bamboo, a rapidly renewable resource with low embodied energy. The open-air design reduces the need for mechanical cooling, leveraging cross-ventilation and shading from the expansive roof. Local sourcing of materials minimizes transportation impact while supporting regional craftsmanship. Rainwater is collected through the curving roof forms for use in irrigation, and the landscape relies on native plant species that naturally thrive in the coastal environment, reducing maintenance and preserving biodiversity.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
This innovative beach showroom project embodies a synthesis of sustainability and modern design, employing recycled shipping containers as the primary structural framework, enveloped by a dynamic "second skin" of bamboo sticks. This concept not only leverages the robust, modular nature of the containers but also introduces a bioclimatic element with the bamboo, which integrates natural ventilation and light filtering properties to enhance the indoor environment while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
The layout consists of strategically placed containers that define a compact, efficient core, adapted to accommodate a showroom with minimal ecological impact. The containers are staggered and oriented to maximize views and natural light penetration, which are essential for a beachfront property. The interconnected spaces maintain an open flow, conducive to both display and interaction, which is critical in a showroom setting. External decking and walkways link the containers, promoting an indoor-outdoor connection that is vital for beachside architecture.
Central to the design philosophy is the use of recycled materials and sustainable practices. The shipping containers themselves are a nod to reusability, providing a sturdy and durable structure that repurposes industrial objects for architectural use. The bamboo facade acts as a sustainable, renewable resource that serves multiple functions: it forms an aesthetic statement with its rhythmic, linear patterns; provides shade and privacy; and enhances the building's thermal performance by creating a ventilated facade that reduces heat gain.
The choice of materials extends to the interior, where sustainable, locally-sourced materials are preferred, reducing transportation costs and supporting local economies. The landscaping around the pavilions also reflects a commitment to sustainability, using native plants that are drought-resistant and suitable for the sandy soil, minimizing water use and maintenance requirements.
Aesthetically, the design strikes a balance between industrial ruggedness and natural elegance. The dark tones of the containers contrast with the warm, natural texture of the bamboo, making the structure both a focal point and an integrated part of the landscape. Functionally, the bamboo not only embellishes the exterior but also acts as a natural insulator and sunshade, critical for thermal comfort in tropical climates. The open terraces and shaded areas provide spaces for relaxation and social interaction, essential in a showroom designed to attract and engage visitors.
This project is a prime example of how modern design can meet ecological responsibility without compromising on style or functionality. By integrating recycled materials with traditional techniques and modern technology, the beach showroom stands as a testament to innovative, sustainable architecture in a challenging coastal environment.
This innovative beach showroom project embodies a synthesis of sustainability and modern design, employing recycled shipping containers as the primary structural framework, enveloped by a dynamic "second skin" of bamboo sticks. This concept not only leverages the robust, modular nature of the containers but also introduces a bioclimatic element with the bamboo, which integrates natural ventilation and light filtering properties to enhance the indoor environment while maintaining a low environmental footprint.
The layout consists of strategically placed containers that define a compact, efficient core, adapted to accommodate a showroom with minimal ecological impact. The containers are staggered and oriented to maximize views and natural light penetration, which are essential for a beachfront property. The interconnected spaces maintain an open flow, conducive to both display and interaction, which is critical in a showroom setting. External decking and walkways link the containers, promoting an indoor-outdoor connection that is vital for beachside architecture.
Central to the design philosophy is the use of recycled materials and sustainable practices. The shipping containers themselves are a nod to reusability, providing a sturdy and durable structure that repurposes industrial objects for architectural use. The bamboo facade acts as a sustainable, renewable resource that serves multiple functions: it forms an aesthetic statement with its rhythmic, linear patterns; provides shade and privacy; and enhances the building's thermal performance by creating a ventilated facade that reduces heat gain.
The choice of materials extends to the interior, where sustainable, locally-sourced materials are preferred, reducing transportation costs and supporting local economies. The landscaping around the pavilions also reflects a commitment to sustainability, using native plants that are drought-resistant and suitable for the sandy soil, minimizing water use and maintenance requirements.
Aesthetically, the design strikes a balance between industrial ruggedness and natural elegance. The dark tones of the containers contrast with the warm, natural texture of the bamboo, making the structure both a focal point and an integrated part of the landscape. Functionally, the bamboo not only embellishes the exterior but also acts as a natural insulator and sunshade, critical for thermal comfort in tropical climates. The open terraces and shaded areas provide spaces for relaxation and social interaction, essential in a showroom designed to attract and engage visitors.
This project is a prime example of how modern design can meet ecological responsibility without compromising on style or functionality. By integrating recycled materials with traditional techniques and modern technology, the beach showroom stands as a testament to innovative, sustainable architecture in a challenging coastal environment.
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The D197 project redefines a corporate building in Barcelona as an open, permeable and contemporary workplace. The design concept is based on three key ideas: visibility towards the city, fluidity of circulation and incorporation of biophilic elements as a generator of well-being. The access, lobby and workspaces are conceived as a continuous spatial sequence where reception, informal meeting and circulation overlap, dissolving the traditional thresholds of a corporate building.
The architecture seeks a sober and timeless image, while the interior design introduces warmth and material richness. Neutral envelopes act as a backdrop for sculptural elements such as the curved reception desk, the vertical wooden slats and the large luminous oculus, which become identity milestones of the project and articulate the user experience from the street to the workspace.
The entrance on Diagonal is configured as a deep, illuminated porch that acts as a transition between the public sidewalk and the interior lobby. A generous canopy of diffuse light emphasizes the access and improves nighttime safety, while the clear and legible signage “Diagonal 197” strengthens the urban identity of the building. Large transparent panes visually connect the interior green wall with the exterior, projecting the image of an active and open ground floor.
The façade of vertical stone or composite panels provides rhythm and scale, aligning with the avenue’s corporate context. The ground floor setback generates a semi-public filter space where pedestrians and cyclists coexist, favoring soft mobility and encouraging access by bicycle, in line with sustainable mobility strategies in Barcelona.
The lobby is conceived as a large, flexible and representative space. A suspended circular oculus integrates a digital or backlit image of tree canopies, bringing an abstract fragment of nature to the interior and reinforcing biophilic design. This element, combined with indirect perimeter lighting, produces a calm and homogeneous illumination suitable for reception and waiting uses.
The reception desk is a continuous sculptural volume formed by horizontal wooden slats, whose sinuous geometry accompanies the main circulation and softens the perception of scale. Behind it, a screen of vertical slats filters the view towards the courtyard and offers a sense of depth without losing visual continuity. The material palette in the lobby alternates warm wood, exposed concrete and neutral surfaces, generating a balanced dialogue between corporate sobriety and domestic comfort.
The upper floors are designed as open-plan plates with a highly regular structural grid, which facilitates flexible partitioning and future reconfiguration of uses. Continuous ceilings with integrated linear lighting and technical grids allow an efficient distribution of HVAC, sprinklers and acoustic panels. The large perimeter glazing ensures abundant natural light and panoramic views, improving user comfort and reducing the need for artificial lighting during daytime hours.
Common areas and collaboration hubs are located near the façades and vertical cores, promoting chance encounters and interdisciplinary exchanges. Finishes in these zones become more informal, incorporating visible installations, textured ceilings and varied seating typologies that support agile work, short meetings and relaxed breaks within the same floor.
The project prioritizes durable and low-maintenance materials, such as ceramic or composite cladding on the façade, high-resistance flooring and FSC-certified wood for interior elements. The strategic integration of greenery in the access and interior courtyard improves microclimatic conditions, favors air quality and provides visual relief in a dense urban environment. The biophilic resources, together with the generous ceiling heights, contribute to psychological comfort and occupant well-being.
From an environmental standpoint, the building envelope is optimized to control solar gain, while the deep plan is compensated by atriums and transparent partitions that favor daylight penetration. LED lighting with presence and daylight sensors, efficient HVAC systems and the possibility of natural ventilation in certain areas help reduce energy consumption. The design also contemplates bicycle parking and facilities to encourage sustainable mobility, reinforcing the building’s commitment to a responsible and contemporary corporate architecture.
The D197 project redefines a corporate building in Barcelona as an open, permeable and contemporary workplace. The design concept is based on three key ideas: visibility towards the city, fluidity of circulation and incorporation of biophilic elements as a generator of well-being. The access, lobby and workspaces are conceived as a continuous spatial sequence where reception, informal meeting and circulation overlap, dissolving the traditional thresholds of a corporate building.
The architecture seeks a sober and timeless image, while the interior design introduces warmth and material richness. Neutral envelopes act as a backdrop for sculptural elements such as the curved reception desk, the vertical wooden slats and the large luminous oculus, which become identity milestones of the project and articulate the user experience from the street to the workspace.
The entrance on Diagonal is configured as a deep, illuminated porch that acts as a transition between the public sidewalk and the interior lobby. A generous canopy of diffuse light emphasizes the access and improves nighttime safety, while the clear and legible signage “Diagonal 197” strengthens the urban identity of the building. Large transparent panes visually connect the interior green wall with the exterior, projecting the image of an active and open ground floor.
The façade of vertical stone or composite panels provides rhythm and scale, aligning with the avenue’s corporate context. The ground floor setback generates a semi-public filter space where pedestrians and cyclists coexist, favoring soft mobility and encouraging access by bicycle, in line with sustainable mobility strategies in Barcelona.
The lobby is conceived as a large, flexible and representative space. A suspended circular oculus integrates a digital or backlit image of tree canopies, bringing an abstract fragment of nature to the interior and reinforcing biophilic design. This element, combined with indirect perimeter lighting, produces a calm and homogeneous illumination suitable for reception and waiting uses.
The reception desk is a continuous sculptural volume formed by horizontal wooden slats, whose sinuous geometry accompanies the main circulation and softens the perception of scale. Behind it, a screen of vertical slats filters the view towards the courtyard and offers a sense of depth without losing visual continuity. The material palette in the lobby alternates warm wood, exposed concrete and neutral surfaces, generating a balanced dialogue between corporate sobriety and domestic comfort.
The upper floors are designed as open-plan plates with a highly regular structural grid, which facilitates flexible partitioning and future reconfiguration of uses. Continuous ceilings with integrated linear lighting and technical grids allow an efficient distribution of HVAC, sprinklers and acoustic panels. The large perimeter glazing ensures abundant natural light and panoramic views, improving user comfort and reducing the need for artificial lighting during daytime hours.
Common areas and collaboration hubs are located near the façades and vertical cores, promoting chance encounters and interdisciplinary exchanges. Finishes in these zones become more informal, incorporating visible installations, textured ceilings and varied seating typologies that support agile work, short meetings and relaxed breaks within the same floor.
The project prioritizes durable and low-maintenance materials, such as ceramic or composite cladding on the façade, high-resistance flooring and FSC-certified wood for interior elements. The strategic integration of greenery in the access and interior courtyard improves microclimatic conditions, favors air quality and provides visual relief in a dense urban environment. The biophilic resources, together with the generous ceiling heights, contribute to psychological comfort and occupant well-being.
From an environmental standpoint, the building envelope is optimized to control solar gain, while the deep plan is compensated by atriums and transparent partitions that favor daylight penetration. LED lighting with presence and daylight sensors, efficient HVAC systems and the possibility of natural ventilation in certain areas help reduce energy consumption. The design also contemplates bicycle parking and facilities to encourage sustainable mobility, reinforcing the building’s commitment to a responsible and contemporary corporate architecture.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The renovation project proposal for the INDIBA Headquarters building is primarily focused on enhancing the visual impact and modernity of the existing structure while adhering to a stringent budget. This goal is achieved through a clever facade redesign that layers new, cost-effective materials over the original building elements to create a dynamic and contemporary appearance. The primary intent is to transform a conventional building into a visually striking landmark that aligns with the innovative spirit of the brand it houses.
The facade is revamped using two main materials: aluminum louvers and stretch fabric. These materials are chosen for their affordability, durability, and aesthetic flexibility. The aluminum louvers, serve not only as a visual highlight but also functionally, as they help in controlling natural light and enhancing the building’s thermal performance. Behind these louvers, the existing walls are painted in a dark gray hue, which provides a neutral backdrop that accentuates the metallic sheen of the aluminum. The stretch fabric, used selectively, adds a textural contrast and is illuminated for dramatic night-time effect, emphasizing the building’s branding.
The entrance of the building is redesigned to evoke a more sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. The new design introduces a sleek, modern canopy that projects over the entrance, providing shelter and a strong visual frame. This canopy is supported by minimalistic structures that complement the linear expressions of the aluminum louvers. The entrance itself is made more prominent by enhanced lighting and clear signage, making it immediately recognizable and accessible.
In keeping with contemporary architectural practices, the renovation proposal considers not just aesthetic improvement but also environmental impact. The aluminum louvers provide passive cooling by shading the building’s interior from direct sunlight, thus reducing the reliance on air conditioning and lowering energy consumption. The choice of materials like aluminum, which is highly recyclable, and the decision to retain and refurbish existing structures rather than demolishing them, are reflective of a commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the use of low-VOC paint helps in maintaining air quality.
Overall, the project strikes a balance between aesthetic appeal and functional improvements. The design leverages simple yet effective architectural elements to revitalize an older building, enhancing its presence in the urban landscape while promoting environmental responsibility. The approach demonstrates how thoughtful material selection and design can be merged to achieve significant transformations even within limited budget constraints. This renovation not only redefines the building’s visual identity but also improves its operational efficiency and sustainability profile.
The renovation project proposal for the INDIBA Headquarters building is primarily focused on enhancing the visual impact and modernity of the existing structure while adhering to a stringent budget. This goal is achieved through a clever facade redesign that layers new, cost-effective materials over the original building elements to create a dynamic and contemporary appearance. The primary intent is to transform a conventional building into a visually striking landmark that aligns with the innovative spirit of the brand it houses.
The facade is revamped using two main materials: aluminum louvers and stretch fabric. These materials are chosen for their affordability, durability, and aesthetic flexibility. The aluminum louvers, serve not only as a visual highlight but also functionally, as they help in controlling natural light and enhancing the building’s thermal performance. Behind these louvers, the existing walls are painted in a dark gray hue, which provides a neutral backdrop that accentuates the metallic sheen of the aluminum. The stretch fabric, used selectively, adds a textural contrast and is illuminated for dramatic night-time effect, emphasizing the building’s branding.
The entrance of the building is redesigned to evoke a more sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere. The new design introduces a sleek, modern canopy that projects over the entrance, providing shelter and a strong visual frame. This canopy is supported by minimalistic structures that complement the linear expressions of the aluminum louvers. The entrance itself is made more prominent by enhanced lighting and clear signage, making it immediately recognizable and accessible.
In keeping with contemporary architectural practices, the renovation proposal considers not just aesthetic improvement but also environmental impact. The aluminum louvers provide passive cooling by shading the building’s interior from direct sunlight, thus reducing the reliance on air conditioning and lowering energy consumption. The choice of materials like aluminum, which is highly recyclable, and the decision to retain and refurbish existing structures rather than demolishing them, are reflective of a commitment to sustainability. Additionally, the use of low-VOC paint helps in maintaining air quality.
Overall, the project strikes a balance between aesthetic appeal and functional improvements. The design leverages simple yet effective architectural elements to revitalize an older building, enhancing its presence in the urban landscape while promoting environmental responsibility. The approach demonstrates how thoughtful material selection and design can be merged to achieve significant transformations even within limited budget constraints. This renovation not only redefines the building’s visual identity but also improves its operational efficiency and sustainability profile.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
This renovation proposal for an existing office lobby space embraces an avant-garde approach to rejuvenate and transform the environment into a dynamic, brand-centric area for INDIBA. The design strategically incorporates modern elements and a sense of openness to reflect the company's commitment to revitalization and wellness. By integrating organic curves and a cohesive aesthetic, the space is reimagined to serve not only as a transitional area but as a vital part of the workplace that enhances brand identity and user experience.
The proposed design redefines the existing lobby by introducing a fluid layout that maximizes the use of space and encourages interaction. The central feature is a sleek, curved reception desk that acts as a focal point, while various seating arrangements offer both casual and formal waiting areas. The design ensures a logical flow from the entrance to other parts of the office, facilitating easy navigation and an inviting atmosphere. By maintaining visual connectivity across the lobby, the space promotes a collaborative and inclusive environment.
In the renovation, high-quality, sustainable materials are prioritized to align with the brand’s ethos. The use of polished wood for wall cladding and furniture brings warmth, while the matte finishes on composite materials offer a modern touch without overpowering the senses. The neutral color palette, enriched with natural green accents from plants, creates a calming and welcoming atmosphere. Such choices not only enhance the aesthetic value but also ensure durability and maintenance ease in a high-traffic lobby area.
The lighting design is crucial in transforming the existing lobby into a vibrant space. Recessed LED lighting strips follow the curved lines of the ceiling, enhancing the architectural features while providing uniform, ambient lighting that adapts to different times of the day. Task lighting over the reception desk and strategic placement of pendant lights in seating areas create layers of illumination, which are essential for both functionality and ambiance. This layered lighting approach supports varied activities, from relaxed waiting to informal meetings, contributing to a versatile environment.
Sustainability is a key component of the renovation proposal. Energy-efficient lighting solutions reduce electricity usage, while materials selected for their recycled content and low environmental impact underscore a commitment to green building practices. The integration of indoor plants not only beautifies the space but also improves air quality, enhancing the overall workplace environment. These sustainable practices demonstrate a forward-thinking design approach that aligns with current architectural trends and corporate responsibility.
The renovation proposal for the INDIBA office lobby is designed to transform an ordinary entry area into an extraordinary space that communicates the brand’s values and enhances user experience. Through thoughtful design elements, sustainable practices, and a focus on functionality, the project sets a new standard for office lobby spaces, making it not just a passageway but a key component of the workplace’s social and professional fabric. This transformation speaks to a modern, health-oriented brand, aiming to inspire both employees and visitors by revitalizing their everyday interactions with the space.
This renovation proposal for an existing office lobby space embraces an avant-garde approach to rejuvenate and transform the environment into a dynamic, brand-centric area for INDIBA. The design strategically incorporates modern elements and a sense of openness to reflect the company's commitment to revitalization and wellness. By integrating organic curves and a cohesive aesthetic, the space is reimagined to serve not only as a transitional area but as a vital part of the workplace that enhances brand identity and user experience.
The proposed design redefines the existing lobby by introducing a fluid layout that maximizes the use of space and encourages interaction. The central feature is a sleek, curved reception desk that acts as a focal point, while various seating arrangements offer both casual and formal waiting areas. The design ensures a logical flow from the entrance to other parts of the office, facilitating easy navigation and an inviting atmosphere. By maintaining visual connectivity across the lobby, the space promotes a collaborative and inclusive environment.
In the renovation, high-quality, sustainable materials are prioritized to align with the brand’s ethos. The use of polished wood for wall cladding and furniture brings warmth, while the matte finishes on composite materials offer a modern touch without overpowering the senses. The neutral color palette, enriched with natural green accents from plants, creates a calming and welcoming atmosphere. Such choices not only enhance the aesthetic value but also ensure durability and maintenance ease in a high-traffic lobby area.
The lighting design is crucial in transforming the existing lobby into a vibrant space. Recessed LED lighting strips follow the curved lines of the ceiling, enhancing the architectural features while providing uniform, ambient lighting that adapts to different times of the day. Task lighting over the reception desk and strategic placement of pendant lights in seating areas create layers of illumination, which are essential for both functionality and ambiance. This layered lighting approach supports varied activities, from relaxed waiting to informal meetings, contributing to a versatile environment.
Sustainability is a key component of the renovation proposal. Energy-efficient lighting solutions reduce electricity usage, while materials selected for their recycled content and low environmental impact underscore a commitment to green building practices. The integration of indoor plants not only beautifies the space but also improves air quality, enhancing the overall workplace environment. These sustainable practices demonstrate a forward-thinking design approach that aligns with current architectural trends and corporate responsibility.
The renovation proposal for the INDIBA office lobby is designed to transform an ordinary entry area into an extraordinary space that communicates the brand’s values and enhances user experience. Through thoughtful design elements, sustainable practices, and a focus on functionality, the project sets a new standard for office lobby spaces, making it not just a passageway but a key component of the workplace’s social and professional fabric. This transformation speaks to a modern, health-oriented brand, aiming to inspire both employees and visitors by revitalizing their everyday interactions with the space.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
How would you like to live the rest of your life? We have asked ourselves the same question. Each one of us looks alike because we are human beings, but… we are truly different, we have different tastes, different needs… and above all a personality, each of us is “unique” in our own particular way. And this is where we have always asked ourselves: Why are all the homes for sale almost, all the same? Because almost all of them seem to be cut from the same mold? Do we all have the same personality? The same beliefs, or the same way of being? or the same tastes?
The reality is that on many occasions we let situations define us and we choose the least bad option.
IN HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT
We are clear that living a full life, not only contemplates covering the basic physiological needs, also we must fill and satisfy the soul through stimuli that make us feel alive, we want to create a community that promotes Artistic Expression, invites to exercise, Yoga and Meditation, live with Nature every day at all times, promote a healthy diet, be designed for all family members through Pet Friendly spaces, but truly create a Community of people who share life with the same values.
Contact with nature transmits us tranquility, and provides us with a good dose of calm, and it can be the anti-stress oxygen that lowers the revolutions of the day, creating a bubble of peace that gives us mental health; with outdoor spaces for Exercise, Yoga and Meditation, as well as promoting healthy Eating through an Organic Garden and Hydroponic Cultivation.
PEACE “If you are sad, you are living in the past. Being anxious in some way means that you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present ”Lao Tzu
We look for admirers of expressions, who through spaces surrounded by murals, installations, poetry and positive sentences written on the walls, floors and furniture, open us to experiment. We want to breathe art and expressions, and through workshops with local artists inspire us to create, to dream.
“Art is dreaming, it is living, it is feeling. Art sears your soul, moves you, transports you. It has a magical power in people if we open ourselves to experiment. And best of all, it invites us to express ourselves, to bring out the artist that we all carry inside ... Because art can be a great discovery. " Mercè López, The heART Ambassadors
We want to create a Pet Friendly community that provides a better life for all of our loved ones, because for many of us the love of our pets is as great as if they were our children.
Because it is difficult to live with people who do not share the same ideals and values, and society is very heterogeneous in ways of thinking, what is important for one may be trivial for others. We are convinced that in order to truly have a full life in society, community must be formed. The most important thing in real estate products should not be the business, but rather bring people who are like-minded closer to improving their quality of life, with tribal projects.
We care a lot about nature, we hate how people just eliminate and destroy everything in order to accommodate. Our duty should simply be to improve each place where we decide to build, we must simply coexist and have respect for the earth. That is the reason why we have decided to only occupy a maximum of 30% of the land, respecting the existing trees, in addition to providing even more green surface than we found, ultimately managing to increase the total green area by 130%.
The project promotes through passive and bioclimatic design the reduction of the use of resources, economic savings, with the aim of achieving a more sustainable and environmentally friendly housing product.
Passive design strategies are proposed to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, taking advantage of renewable energies for lighting, taking advantage of natural light, in addition to generating energy, through photovoltaic solar panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the high-efficiency LED artificial lighting system.
1.- The interior spaces are illuminated throughout the day by natural lighting.
2.- Solar panels on the roof that generate energy.
3.- Cover with Thermal Insulation, to prevent thermal transmission.
4.- Natural green roof with grass as Thermal Insulation and social recreation area, in addition to cultivation area, for edible plants.
Natural lighting is achieved through the facades, where each unit has a single level taking advantage of 360 degrees of natural light. A bamboo and vegetation lattice is used to mitigate the overheating of the facades and to have a better control of the light and an adequate thermal environment in the interior spaces.
1.- All spaces have indirect natural light.
2.- The design of the house promotes natural ventilation to renew the indoor air and ensure an optimal level of comfort.
A more intelligent use of water is applied, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient installations, recycling water through the separation of gray water, then taking advantage of it for the irrigation of green areas, as well as its control and measurement.
The selection of responsible and local materials is proposed, in addition to minimizing the amount of waste in construction, as well as materials with recycled components and low environmental impact.
Although we know the human impact generated in nature by the settlement of people to live, we want to minimize it by preserving existing trees, also respecting natural life, trying to cohabit with squirrels, birds, iguanas and coatis that visit the land regularly, promoting a Low Ecological Footprint project
• LADI Awards, Latin American Real Estate Awards, Panamá : Best Disruptive Real State Product in Latin America : Living The Noom (2022)
• IDA Design Awards 2021 : Gold Medal : Living The Noom (2021)
• Global Future Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Golden Trezzini Awards 2021 : Best Project Residential : Living The Noom (2021)
• Tuvie Magazine : 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Architecture Community World Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Loop Design Awards : Architecture Concept Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Plan Awards, Bologna, Italy : Honorable Mention in Future Housing : Living The Noom (2021)
• Top 20 A’ Architecture, Building And Structure Design Award, Milan, Italy: 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2020-2021)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland : Gold Award Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Jury Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Popular Choice Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• APR Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards : 1st Place Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Rethinking The Future, New Delhi, India: Second Award - Housing (Upto 5 Floors) Concept : Living The Noom (2021)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy: Platinum Medal - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category: Living The Noom (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Conceptual Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members: Architecture - Designed Category, 36th Cycle : Living The Noom (2021)
sanzpont [arquitectura]
Pedrajo+Pedrajo Arquitectos
Grupo NX6 + Nader Enterprises
• LADI Awards, Latin American Real Estate Awards, Panamá : Best Disruptive Real State Product in Latin America : Living The Noom (2022)
• IDA Design Awards 2021 : Gold Medal : Living The Noom (2021)
• Global Future Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Golden Trezzini Awards 2021 : Best Project Residential : Living The Noom (2021)
• Tuvie Magazine : 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Architecture Community World Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Loop Design Awards : Architecture Concept Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Plan Awards, Bologna, Italy : Honorable Mention in Future Housing : Living The Noom (2021)
• Top 20 A’ Architecture, Building And Structure Design Award, Milan, Italy: 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2020-2021)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland : Gold Award Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Jury Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Popular Choice Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• APR Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards : 1st Place Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Rethinking The Future, New Delhi, India: Second Award - Housing (Upto 5 Floors) Concept : Living The Noom (2021)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy: Platinum Medal - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category: Living The Noom (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Conceptual Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members: Architecture - Designed Category, 36th Cycle : Living The Noom (2021)
sanzpont [arquitectura]
Pedrajo+Pedrajo Arquitectos
Grupo NX6 + Nader Enterprises
How would you like to live the rest of your life? We have asked ourselves the same question. Each one of us looks alike because we are human beings, but… we are truly different, we have different tastes, different needs… and above all a personality, each of us is “unique” in our own particular way. And this is where we have always asked ourselves: Why are all the homes for sale almost, all the same? Because almost all of them seem to be cut from the same mold? Do we all have the same personality? The same beliefs, or the same way of being? or the same tastes?
The reality is that on many occasions we let situations define us and we choose the least bad option.
IN HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT
We are clear that living a full life, not only contemplates covering the basic physiological needs, also we must fill and satisfy the soul through stimuli that make us feel alive, we want to create a community that promotes Artistic Expression, invites to exercise, Yoga and Meditation, live with Nature every day at all times, promote a healthy diet, be designed for all family members through Pet Friendly spaces, but truly create a Community of people who share life with the same values.
Contact with nature transmits us tranquility, and provides us with a good dose of calm, and it can be the anti-stress oxygen that lowers the revolutions of the day, creating a bubble of peace that gives us mental health; with outdoor spaces for Exercise, Yoga and Meditation, as well as promoting healthy Eating through an Organic Garden and Hydroponic Cultivation.
PEACE “If you are sad, you are living in the past. Being anxious in some way means that you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present ”Lao Tzu
We look for admirers of expressions, who through spaces surrounded by murals, installations, poetry and positive sentences written on the walls, floors and furniture, open us to experiment. We want to breathe art and expressions, and through workshops with local artists inspire us to create, to dream.
“Art is dreaming, it is living, it is feeling. Art sears your soul, moves you, transports you. It has a magical power in people if we open ourselves to experiment. And best of all, it invites us to express ourselves, to bring out the artist that we all carry inside ... Because art can be a great discovery. " Mercè López, The heART Ambassadors
We want to create a Pet Friendly community that provides a better life for all of our loved ones, because for many of us the love of our pets is as great as if they were our children.
Because it is difficult to live with people who do not share the same ideals and values, and society is very heterogeneous in ways of thinking, what is important for one may be trivial for others. We are convinced that in order to truly have a full life in society, community must be formed. The most important thing in real estate products should not be the business, but rather bring people who are like-minded closer to improving their quality of life, with tribal projects.
We care a lot about nature, we hate how people just eliminate and destroy everything in order to accommodate. Our duty should simply be to improve each place where we decide to build, we must simply coexist and have respect for the earth. That is the reason why we have decided to only occupy a maximum of 30% of the land, respecting the existing trees, in addition to providing even more green surface than we found, ultimately managing to increase the total green area by 130%.
The project promotes through passive and bioclimatic design the reduction of the use of resources, economic savings, with the aim of achieving a more sustainable and environmentally friendly housing product.
Passive design strategies are proposed to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, taking advantage of renewable energies for lighting, taking advantage of natural light, in addition to generating energy, through photovoltaic solar panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the high-efficiency LED artificial lighting system.
1.- The interior spaces are illuminated throughout the day by natural lighting.
2.- Solar panels on the roof that generate energy.
3.- Cover with Thermal Insulation, to prevent thermal transmission.
4.- Natural green roof with grass as Thermal Insulation and social recreation area, in addition to cultivation area, for edible plants.
Natural lighting is achieved through the facades, where each unit has a single level taking advantage of 360 degrees of natural light. A bamboo and vegetation lattice is used to mitigate the overheating of the facades and to have a better control of the light and an adequate thermal environment in the interior spaces.
1.- All spaces have indirect natural light.
2.- The design of the house promotes natural ventilation to renew the indoor air and ensure an optimal level of comfort.
A more intelligent use of water is applied, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient installations, recycling water through the separation of gray water, then taking advantage of it for the irrigation of green areas, as well as its control and measurement.
The selection of responsible and local materials is proposed, in addition to minimizing the amount of waste in construction, as well as materials with recycled components and low environmental impact.
Although we know the human impact generated in nature by the settlement of people to live, we want to minimize it by preserving existing trees, also respecting natural life, trying to cohabit with squirrels, birds, iguanas and coatis that visit the land regularly, promoting a Low Ecological Footprint project
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The concept for this auditorium renovation centered on redefining spatial dynamics through a synthesis of acoustics, visual identity, and ergonomic experience. The primary design intent was to modernize the space while reinforcing its function as a high-performance, multi-use presentation hall. We envisioned a space where sculptural fluidity meets technical precision—manifested in the reimagined stage, ceiling geometry, and integrated lighting strategy. The overall aesthetic expresses continuity between architectural form and performance utility, utilizing dynamic lines and warm materials to create an immersive and cohesive environment.
The ceiling was conceived as a continuous sculptural element, characterized by an undulating, wave-like form that enhances both acoustics and visual rhythm. This surface is treated with high-performance acoustic plaster, with integrated LED cove lighting tracing its organic contours. The asymmetrical curvature emphasizes forward motion toward the stage, subtly directing the audience's gaze. Suspended pendant lights are tactically placed along the central axis to create balanced illumination while contributing to the ceiling’s spatial rhythm. These are supplemented by focused downlights and linear wash lights to accommodate variable use-cases—ranging from lectures to multimedia events. The layered lighting system supports dynamic scene-setting and energy efficiency.
The stage front and proscenium wall underwent a complete transformation to enhance both technical performance and visual integration. A large-scale digital screen is recessed into a newly clad front wall, seamlessly bordered by vertical wood paneling and matte white acoustic baffles. The curvature from the ceiling transitions fluidly into the front wall, echoing the auditorium’s flowing language. Timber paneling in warm oak tones wraps the stage and lower walls, offering tactile warmth and supporting sound diffusion. The stage flooring continues the same material language, ensuring material coherence and visual continuity.
The interior palette is grounded in natural finishes—primarily oak wood and acoustic fabric panels. Vertical timber slats line side walls to soften reverberation and add rhythm to the wall composition. Contrasting white acoustic panels are interspersed in irregular patterns to break visual monotony while optimizing sound diffusion. Seating was custom-designed in laminated plywood with black upholstered inserts to balance comfort, durability, and formal simplicity. The staggered layout ensures optimal sightlines and circulation flow, with subtle LED strips embedded in stair risers for safe navigation.
The redesign features a complete upgrade to the audio-visual infrastructure. A new surround audio system is integrated into the ceiling and wall architecture, supported by concealed wiring and acoustic treatments that minimize echo and sound leakage. The projection and audio systems are controlled via a centralized console, hidden within a technical cabinet integrated into the rear wall. Ceiling curvature and material selections were carefully calculated to minimize flutter echoes and optimize spoken word clarity, essential for both live and recorded presentations.
Sustainability was addressed through the use of FSC-certified timber and low-VOC finishes, ensuring reduced environmental impact. LED lighting, motion-sensor systems, and zoned lighting controls were implemented to reduce energy consumption. Materials were sourced locally where possible, and modular design solutions were prioritized to simplify future maintenance or upgrade cycles. The acoustic panels are fabricated from recycled PET felt, offering both ecological and acoustic performance. The seating system, while visually refined, is engineered for disassembly and recyclability at end-of-life.
The concept for this auditorium renovation centered on redefining spatial dynamics through a synthesis of acoustics, visual identity, and ergonomic experience. The primary design intent was to modernize the space while reinforcing its function as a high-performance, multi-use presentation hall. We envisioned a space where sculptural fluidity meets technical precision—manifested in the reimagined stage, ceiling geometry, and integrated lighting strategy. The overall aesthetic expresses continuity between architectural form and performance utility, utilizing dynamic lines and warm materials to create an immersive and cohesive environment.
The ceiling was conceived as a continuous sculptural element, characterized by an undulating, wave-like form that enhances both acoustics and visual rhythm. This surface is treated with high-performance acoustic plaster, with integrated LED cove lighting tracing its organic contours. The asymmetrical curvature emphasizes forward motion toward the stage, subtly directing the audience's gaze. Suspended pendant lights are tactically placed along the central axis to create balanced illumination while contributing to the ceiling’s spatial rhythm. These are supplemented by focused downlights and linear wash lights to accommodate variable use-cases—ranging from lectures to multimedia events. The layered lighting system supports dynamic scene-setting and energy efficiency.
The stage front and proscenium wall underwent a complete transformation to enhance both technical performance and visual integration. A large-scale digital screen is recessed into a newly clad front wall, seamlessly bordered by vertical wood paneling and matte white acoustic baffles. The curvature from the ceiling transitions fluidly into the front wall, echoing the auditorium’s flowing language. Timber paneling in warm oak tones wraps the stage and lower walls, offering tactile warmth and supporting sound diffusion. The stage flooring continues the same material language, ensuring material coherence and visual continuity.
The interior palette is grounded in natural finishes—primarily oak wood and acoustic fabric panels. Vertical timber slats line side walls to soften reverberation and add rhythm to the wall composition. Contrasting white acoustic panels are interspersed in irregular patterns to break visual monotony while optimizing sound diffusion. Seating was custom-designed in laminated plywood with black upholstered inserts to balance comfort, durability, and formal simplicity. The staggered layout ensures optimal sightlines and circulation flow, with subtle LED strips embedded in stair risers for safe navigation.
The redesign features a complete upgrade to the audio-visual infrastructure. A new surround audio system is integrated into the ceiling and wall architecture, supported by concealed wiring and acoustic treatments that minimize echo and sound leakage. The projection and audio systems are controlled via a centralized console, hidden within a technical cabinet integrated into the rear wall. Ceiling curvature and material selections were carefully calculated to minimize flutter echoes and optimize spoken word clarity, essential for both live and recorded presentations.
Sustainability was addressed through the use of FSC-certified timber and low-VOC finishes, ensuring reduced environmental impact. LED lighting, motion-sensor systems, and zoned lighting controls were implemented to reduce energy consumption. Materials were sourced locally where possible, and modular design solutions were prioritized to simplify future maintenance or upgrade cycles. The acoustic panels are fabricated from recycled PET felt, offering both ecological and acoustic performance. The seating system, while visually refined, is engineered for disassembly and recyclability at end-of-life.
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This architectural proposal illustrates a renovation and extension of a business school located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, combining modern design principles with traditional materials to create a landmark educational facility. The design balances the robust, historical qualities of brickwork with contemporary glass and metal elements, symbolizing a bridge between traditional business practices and innovative management strategies.
The building's facade is striking, featuring a sloping roof that smoothly transitions into vertical walls, enveloping the structure in a seamless curve. This dynamic form not only contributes to the building's visual impact but also suggests a forward-thinking approach to education. The use of deep red bricks not only pays homage to the local architectural vernacular but also provides a textural contrast against the sleek, expansive glass panels that invite natural light deep into the interiors. The incorporation of the school's emblem on the exterior wall acts as a proud declaration of its identity and ethos.
The design optimally utilizes the space by clearly differentiating between the newly constructed areas and the renovated sections. The entrance is grand, marked by an expansive, welcoming glass front, ensuring visibility and accessibility. It leads into a multifunctional lobby that serves as both a social space for students and a transitional area leading to more private educational environments.
Teaching spaces and administrative offices are strategically placed to benefit from natural lighting, reducing the reliance on artificial light sources. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully integrated with the internal environments, featuring landscaped areas where students and faculty can gather, promoting a sense of community and well-being.
Sustainability is a key component of the design, with the choice of materials reflecting both durability and environmental sensitivity. The bricks are locally sourced, reducing transportation emissions and supporting local industries. The large glass panels are double-glazed, minimizing heat gain while maximizing daylight use, which is critical in the tropical climate of Santo Domingo.
Moreover, the roofing material is chosen for its reflective properties, helping to reduce the building’s thermal load. Landscaping around the building utilizes native plants that require minimal irrigation, further contributing to the project's sustainability goals.
Technological integration is evident in the smart use of energy-efficient systems within the building. These include advanced HVAC systems that adapt to occupancy and weather conditions, and LED lighting with sensors that adjust based on the time of day and room usage, enhancing energy conservation.
The architectural design also incorporates rainwater harvesting systems that reduce the demand on the municipal water supply and provide water for landscape irrigation. This not only decreases operational costs but also exemplifies the institution’s commitment to sustainable practices.
This proposal for the business school in Santo Domingo is a testament to how architectural innovation can embody the spirit of an institution while promoting environmental stewardship and advanced learning environments.
This architectural proposal illustrates a renovation and extension of a business school located in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, combining modern design principles with traditional materials to create a landmark educational facility. The design balances the robust, historical qualities of brickwork with contemporary glass and metal elements, symbolizing a bridge between traditional business practices and innovative management strategies.
The building's facade is striking, featuring a sloping roof that smoothly transitions into vertical walls, enveloping the structure in a seamless curve. This dynamic form not only contributes to the building's visual impact but also suggests a forward-thinking approach to education. The use of deep red bricks not only pays homage to the local architectural vernacular but also provides a textural contrast against the sleek, expansive glass panels that invite natural light deep into the interiors. The incorporation of the school's emblem on the exterior wall acts as a proud declaration of its identity and ethos.
The design optimally utilizes the space by clearly differentiating between the newly constructed areas and the renovated sections. The entrance is grand, marked by an expansive, welcoming glass front, ensuring visibility and accessibility. It leads into a multifunctional lobby that serves as both a social space for students and a transitional area leading to more private educational environments.
Teaching spaces and administrative offices are strategically placed to benefit from natural lighting, reducing the reliance on artificial light sources. Outdoor spaces are thoughtfully integrated with the internal environments, featuring landscaped areas where students and faculty can gather, promoting a sense of community and well-being.
Sustainability is a key component of the design, with the choice of materials reflecting both durability and environmental sensitivity. The bricks are locally sourced, reducing transportation emissions and supporting local industries. The large glass panels are double-glazed, minimizing heat gain while maximizing daylight use, which is critical in the tropical climate of Santo Domingo.
Moreover, the roofing material is chosen for its reflective properties, helping to reduce the building’s thermal load. Landscaping around the building utilizes native plants that require minimal irrigation, further contributing to the project's sustainability goals.
Technological integration is evident in the smart use of energy-efficient systems within the building. These include advanced HVAC systems that adapt to occupancy and weather conditions, and LED lighting with sensors that adjust based on the time of day and room usage, enhancing energy conservation.
The architectural design also incorporates rainwater harvesting systems that reduce the demand on the municipal water supply and provide water for landscape irrigation. This not only decreases operational costs but also exemplifies the institution’s commitment to sustainable practices.
This proposal for the business school in Santo Domingo is a testament to how architectural innovation can embody the spirit of an institution while promoting environmental stewardship and advanced learning environments.
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Bayt Al-Qamar Palace is conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the desert majlis, where the architecture becomes a lunar halo resting on the sand. The overarching circular ring and petal-like shells reference the full moon and its phases, a symbol deeply rooted in Arabian poetry and navigation. I worked with pure geometries—circle, arch and ellipse—to translate traditional Islamic motifs into a fluid, sculptural language. Rather than copying historical forms, the project abstracts them, creating an iconic silhouette that feels simultaneously ancestral and futuristic, and clearly legible against the vast Saudi night sky.
The palace sits low and wide, aligning itself with the horizontal character of the desert and the rhythm of palm trees. The central water axis reflects the main ring volume, visually doubling the form and anchoring the complex within its landscape. Perimeter walls and flanking barrel-vaulted wings create a sense of enclosure, echoing the introverted typology of traditional courtyard houses, while carefully framed openings preserve long views to the horizon. Vehicular access is kept discreet, allowing the arrival sequence to emphasize the ceremonial approach on foot along the reflecting pool.
The main hall is housed within the crescent-like shell, whose layered petals overlap to form deep portals. These portals articulate a gradation from public to intimate, guiding guests from open terrace to semi-public lounge and finally to more private reception areas. The circular ring overhead acts as a unifying canopy that organizes the plan around a central axis of water and light. Secondary functions—guest suites, spa, and service zones—occupy linear wings that embrace the central court, creating a protected micro-climate and ensuring that all principal spaces maintain a direct relationship with the pool and gardens.
The external skin employs a finely perforated, metallic-mineral finish inspired by traditional mashrabiya screens. By day, this shell reads as a monolithic, sand-tinted volume; by night, integrated linear LEDs emphasize the petals’ edges and reveal the intricate perforation as a glowing veil. Large, frameless glass panes behind the shell provide visual permeability while keeping the technical envelope clean. Interiors continue the soft, dune-like palette: warm stone flooring, light plaster, and timber accents that absorb and reflect the golden lighting strategy. The result is a gradation from bright exterior glow to warm, cocooned interiors.
From the outset, the design pursued passive environmental performance. The thick shell and ring elements act as thermal mass, buffering internal spaces from desert temperature swings, while their overhangs provide deep shade that minimizes direct solar gain on glass. The central water body assists evaporative cooling, working in tandem with cross-ventilation encouraged by carefully oriented openings. Primary materials are specified as locally sourced stone and high-recycled-content metal cladding to reduce embodied carbon. Roof surfaces are prepared to receive photovoltaic panels, and a grey-water system is integrated to reuse pool backwash and landscape runoff for irrigation of drought-tolerant planting.
Inside Bayt Al-Qamar, the spatial narrative is deliberately serene and ceremonial. Guests enter through a shaded, compressed threshold and emerge into a generous lounge that opens directly to the mirror-like pool, reinforcing the connection between architecture, sky, and water. Furnishings are kept low and minimal, allowing the eye to travel uninterrupted along the curved shells and up to the luminous ring above. Acoustic treatment is concealed within the sculpted ceilings to maintain intimacy even in large gatherings. Ultimately, the palace offers a sequence of spaces that support both grand receptions and quiet contemplation, always framed by the presence of the desert night and the metaphorical light of the moon.
Bayt Al-Qamar Palace is conceived as a contemporary interpretation of the desert majlis, where the architecture becomes a lunar halo resting on the sand. The overarching circular ring and petal-like shells reference the full moon and its phases, a symbol deeply rooted in Arabian poetry and navigation. I worked with pure geometries—circle, arch and ellipse—to translate traditional Islamic motifs into a fluid, sculptural language. Rather than copying historical forms, the project abstracts them, creating an iconic silhouette that feels simultaneously ancestral and futuristic, and clearly legible against the vast Saudi night sky.
The palace sits low and wide, aligning itself with the horizontal character of the desert and the rhythm of palm trees. The central water axis reflects the main ring volume, visually doubling the form and anchoring the complex within its landscape. Perimeter walls and flanking barrel-vaulted wings create a sense of enclosure, echoing the introverted typology of traditional courtyard houses, while carefully framed openings preserve long views to the horizon. Vehicular access is kept discreet, allowing the arrival sequence to emphasize the ceremonial approach on foot along the reflecting pool.
The main hall is housed within the crescent-like shell, whose layered petals overlap to form deep portals. These portals articulate a gradation from public to intimate, guiding guests from open terrace to semi-public lounge and finally to more private reception areas. The circular ring overhead acts as a unifying canopy that organizes the plan around a central axis of water and light. Secondary functions—guest suites, spa, and service zones—occupy linear wings that embrace the central court, creating a protected micro-climate and ensuring that all principal spaces maintain a direct relationship with the pool and gardens.
The external skin employs a finely perforated, metallic-mineral finish inspired by traditional mashrabiya screens. By day, this shell reads as a monolithic, sand-tinted volume; by night, integrated linear LEDs emphasize the petals’ edges and reveal the intricate perforation as a glowing veil. Large, frameless glass panes behind the shell provide visual permeability while keeping the technical envelope clean. Interiors continue the soft, dune-like palette: warm stone flooring, light plaster, and timber accents that absorb and reflect the golden lighting strategy. The result is a gradation from bright exterior glow to warm, cocooned interiors.
From the outset, the design pursued passive environmental performance. The thick shell and ring elements act as thermal mass, buffering internal spaces from desert temperature swings, while their overhangs provide deep shade that minimizes direct solar gain on glass. The central water body assists evaporative cooling, working in tandem with cross-ventilation encouraged by carefully oriented openings. Primary materials are specified as locally sourced stone and high-recycled-content metal cladding to reduce embodied carbon. Roof surfaces are prepared to receive photovoltaic panels, and a grey-water system is integrated to reuse pool backwash and landscape runoff for irrigation of drought-tolerant planting.
Inside Bayt Al-Qamar, the spatial narrative is deliberately serene and ceremonial. Guests enter through a shaded, compressed threshold and emerge into a generous lounge that opens directly to the mirror-like pool, reinforcing the connection between architecture, sky, and water. Furnishings are kept low and minimal, allowing the eye to travel uninterrupted along the curved shells and up to the luminous ring above. Acoustic treatment is concealed within the sculpted ceilings to maintain intimacy even in large gatherings. Ultimately, the palace offers a sequence of spaces that support both grand receptions and quiet contemplation, always framed by the presence of the desert night and the metaphorical light of the moon.
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This design presents a contemporary, circular bar pavilion titled “Community Bar,” strategically integrated into a transit-oriented public interior, likely an airport terminal or commercial concourse. The concept is driven by a community-first approach, made explicit by the signage “For Baltimore, By Baltimore.” The design leverages the open, transparent nature of the structure to foster social interaction and a sense of inclusiveness, blending seamlessly into the flow of the surrounding space. The circular footprint encourages access from all directions, reinforcing its community-centric theme while maximizing visibility and approachability.
The plan is an open-ring configuration defined by a continuous bar counter that curves around the central service core. Seating options are well-differentiated: high stools at the bar, communal high tables at the perimeter, and flexible café-style tables in the outer ring. This variety supports different user behaviors—quick solo drinks, social gatherings, or casual meetings. The central core hosts large digital displays with sports content, enhancing the bar’s identity as a sports-friendly social hub. Vertical metal posts and a thin circular frame give the impression of lightness, maintaining visual permeability while providing structural rhythm.
The material expression is a refined balance between industrial minimalism and warm hospitality. Black steel framing outlines the structure with crisp definition, while light oak stools and bar panelling introduce warmth and tactility. The perforated black metal mesh on the seating dividers adds texture while preserving transparency. The ceiling treatment uses a gold mesh or acoustic paneling that adds an elegant shimmer and diffuses light, creating visual interest overhead. The seating’s yellow and black color palette pays homage to local sports teams (such as the Orioles and Ravens), reinforcing local identity while maintaining visual contrast and energy.
LED lighting is subtly integrated into the upper perimeter canopy, illuminating the laser-cut Baltimore skyline motif. This programmable lighting likely shifts in tone to match ambient conditions or event programming. Internally, pendant lighting punctuates the ceiling and further defines the bar area. A robust media wall anchors the central bar with dynamic sports content, making it a visual magnet for passersby. Digital signage is used effectively for both branding and content delivery, enhancing user engagement without overwhelming the architectural clarity.
Sustainability is addressed through a combination of material choices and spatial efficiency. The open-air configuration eliminates the need for active mechanical climate control, relying on the ambient conditioning of the host space. The use of durable, low-maintenance materials like steel and wood reduces lifecycle replacement and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the modular nature of the furnishings allows for future adaptability and ease of repair. Energy-efficient LED lighting and digital displays likely feature smart energy management to minimize consumption during off-peak hours. Lastly, promoting local culture and vendors supports economic sustainability by anchoring the design within the community’s ecosystem.
This design presents a contemporary, circular bar pavilion titled “Community Bar,” strategically integrated into a transit-oriented public interior, likely an airport terminal or commercial concourse. The concept is driven by a community-first approach, made explicit by the signage “For Baltimore, By Baltimore.” The design leverages the open, transparent nature of the structure to foster social interaction and a sense of inclusiveness, blending seamlessly into the flow of the surrounding space. The circular footprint encourages access from all directions, reinforcing its community-centric theme while maximizing visibility and approachability.
The plan is an open-ring configuration defined by a continuous bar counter that curves around the central service core. Seating options are well-differentiated: high stools at the bar, communal high tables at the perimeter, and flexible café-style tables in the outer ring. This variety supports different user behaviors—quick solo drinks, social gatherings, or casual meetings. The central core hosts large digital displays with sports content, enhancing the bar’s identity as a sports-friendly social hub. Vertical metal posts and a thin circular frame give the impression of lightness, maintaining visual permeability while providing structural rhythm.
The material expression is a refined balance between industrial minimalism and warm hospitality. Black steel framing outlines the structure with crisp definition, while light oak stools and bar panelling introduce warmth and tactility. The perforated black metal mesh on the seating dividers adds texture while preserving transparency. The ceiling treatment uses a gold mesh or acoustic paneling that adds an elegant shimmer and diffuses light, creating visual interest overhead. The seating’s yellow and black color palette pays homage to local sports teams (such as the Orioles and Ravens), reinforcing local identity while maintaining visual contrast and energy.
LED lighting is subtly integrated into the upper perimeter canopy, illuminating the laser-cut Baltimore skyline motif. This programmable lighting likely shifts in tone to match ambient conditions or event programming. Internally, pendant lighting punctuates the ceiling and further defines the bar area. A robust media wall anchors the central bar with dynamic sports content, making it a visual magnet for passersby. Digital signage is used effectively for both branding and content delivery, enhancing user engagement without overwhelming the architectural clarity.
Sustainability is addressed through a combination of material choices and spatial efficiency. The open-air configuration eliminates the need for active mechanical climate control, relying on the ambient conditioning of the host space. The use of durable, low-maintenance materials like steel and wood reduces lifecycle replacement and maintenance costs. Furthermore, the modular nature of the furnishings allows for future adaptability and ease of repair. Energy-efficient LED lighting and digital displays likely feature smart energy management to minimize consumption during off-peak hours. Lastly, promoting local culture and vendors supports economic sustainability by anchoring the design within the community’s ecosystem.
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The design of the Marenostrum Tower lobby in Barcelona seeks to create a dialogue between natural forms and modern architecture, encapsulating the essence of the Mediterranean environment. The central pillar, transformed into a sculptural element reminiscent of a tree, serves as the nucleus of the space. This design choice is not only a functional necessity but also a bold artistic statement, where the pillar branches upwards into the ceiling, integrating the structural with the ornamental. The branching forms extend across the ceiling, reminiscent of a tree’s canopy, providing a sheltering presence and a focal point that draws the eye upward and outward, emphasizing the spaciousness of the lobby.
Further enhancing the central motif, the top of the pillar is designed with subtle nuances that evoke the wings of a butterfly. This addition introduces an element of delicate beauty and symbolizes transformation, resonating with the dynamic nature of the space. This design is particularly poignant in a corporate setting, suggesting the potential for growth and evolution within the professional environment.
The ceiling beyond the central tree-inspired pillar continues the narrative of natural inspiration with its design reminiscent of gentle Mediterranean waves. This element of the design moves fluidly across the space, culminating in a figure that abstractly represents a manta ray. This feature not only complements the marine-inspired aesthetic but also adds a layer of complexity to the ceiling's architecture, inviting those entering the building to pause and reflect on the interplay of form and function.
The overarching concept is anchored in creating an environment that transcends the traditional utilitarian function of a lobby by imbuing it with a sense of calm and inspiration drawn from nature. Through the use of sweeping lines, organic forms, and a nuanced palette of materials and lights, the lobby of the Marenostrum Tower becomes more than just an entrance; it transforms into an experiential journey that starts at the threshold of the building and continues within, influenced by the serene and invigorating spirit of the Mediterranean landscape.
The ceiling design draws from the undulating waves of the Mediterranean Sea, with soft, flowing forms that suggest calm and continuity. This design gradually transitions into a figure representing a manta ray, extending the nature-inspired theme into the marine realm. The integration of ambient lighting enhances these features, casting soft shadows that mimic the natural light filtering through water, further emphasizing the aquatic motif.
The walls are adorned with patterns inspired by coral reefs, crafted with precision to incorporate ambient lighting. These engravings are not merely decorative but are designed to emit a soft, indirect blue light, reminiscent of light penetrating deep underwater scenes. This lighting technique not only illuminates the space but also brings the walls to life, creating a dynamic interaction between light and structure that evokes the feeling of a living, breathing entity.
The reception area is designed with an aesthetic inspired by the elegance and fluidity of a swan. The desk features smooth, flowing lines that wrap around the space, guiding movement and interaction within the lobby. This design choice reinforces the theme of fluidity and movement, resonating with the gentle yet powerful grace of the swan.
In line with contemporary architectural practices, the project prioritizes environmental sustainability. The choice of materials reflects a commitment to eco-friendly solutions, ensuring that every element of the design contributes to a sustainable outcome. The project's execution utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, enabling precise coordination across various disciplines. This integration ensured that the virtual models for finishes, furniture, and installations were meticulously aligned with the physical construction, optimizing both aesthetic and functional outcomes.
This lobby is not just a passageway but a destination in itself, offering a tranquil retreat that invites reflection and appreciation of its intricate design inspired by the natural world. Through careful planning and innovative design, the Marenostrum Tower lobby becomes a testament to the possibilities of modern architecture to create spaces that are both functional and profoundly inspiring.
• APR International Interior Design Awards : Gold Award Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Golden Trezzini Awards : Honorable Mention in Best Implemented Interior Design Project for Public Space Category : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Archframe Design Awards : Gold Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• The Architecture Community World Design Awards 2022 : Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• APR Global Future Design Awards: Gold Award Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Loop Design Awards : Honorable Mention - Interior Offices : TMN Lobby (2022)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members : Interior Design Category, 41th Cycle : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland : Gold Award Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• APR International Interior Design Awards : Gold Award Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Golden Trezzini Awards : Honorable Mention in Best Implemented Interior Design Project for Public Space Category : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Archframe Design Awards : Gold Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• The Architecture Community World Design Awards 2022 : Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• APR Global Future Design Awards: Gold Award Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Loop Design Awards : Honorable Mention - Interior Offices : TMN Lobby (2022)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members : Interior Design Category, 41th Cycle : TMN Lobby (2022)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland : Gold Award Winner : TMN Lobby (2022)
The design of the Marenostrum Tower lobby in Barcelona seeks to create a dialogue between natural forms and modern architecture, encapsulating the essence of the Mediterranean environment. The central pillar, transformed into a sculptural element reminiscent of a tree, serves as the nucleus of the space. This design choice is not only a functional necessity but also a bold artistic statement, where the pillar branches upwards into the ceiling, integrating the structural with the ornamental. The branching forms extend across the ceiling, reminiscent of a tree’s canopy, providing a sheltering presence and a focal point that draws the eye upward and outward, emphasizing the spaciousness of the lobby.
Further enhancing the central motif, the top of the pillar is designed with subtle nuances that evoke the wings of a butterfly. This addition introduces an element of delicate beauty and symbolizes transformation, resonating with the dynamic nature of the space. This design is particularly poignant in a corporate setting, suggesting the potential for growth and evolution within the professional environment.
The ceiling beyond the central tree-inspired pillar continues the narrative of natural inspiration with its design reminiscent of gentle Mediterranean waves. This element of the design moves fluidly across the space, culminating in a figure that abstractly represents a manta ray. This feature not only complements the marine-inspired aesthetic but also adds a layer of complexity to the ceiling's architecture, inviting those entering the building to pause and reflect on the interplay of form and function.
The overarching concept is anchored in creating an environment that transcends the traditional utilitarian function of a lobby by imbuing it with a sense of calm and inspiration drawn from nature. Through the use of sweeping lines, organic forms, and a nuanced palette of materials and lights, the lobby of the Marenostrum Tower becomes more than just an entrance; it transforms into an experiential journey that starts at the threshold of the building and continues within, influenced by the serene and invigorating spirit of the Mediterranean landscape.
The ceiling design draws from the undulating waves of the Mediterranean Sea, with soft, flowing forms that suggest calm and continuity. This design gradually transitions into a figure representing a manta ray, extending the nature-inspired theme into the marine realm. The integration of ambient lighting enhances these features, casting soft shadows that mimic the natural light filtering through water, further emphasizing the aquatic motif.
The walls are adorned with patterns inspired by coral reefs, crafted with precision to incorporate ambient lighting. These engravings are not merely decorative but are designed to emit a soft, indirect blue light, reminiscent of light penetrating deep underwater scenes. This lighting technique not only illuminates the space but also brings the walls to life, creating a dynamic interaction between light and structure that evokes the feeling of a living, breathing entity.
The reception area is designed with an aesthetic inspired by the elegance and fluidity of a swan. The desk features smooth, flowing lines that wrap around the space, guiding movement and interaction within the lobby. This design choice reinforces the theme of fluidity and movement, resonating with the gentle yet powerful grace of the swan.
In line with contemporary architectural practices, the project prioritizes environmental sustainability. The choice of materials reflects a commitment to eco-friendly solutions, ensuring that every element of the design contributes to a sustainable outcome. The project's execution utilized Building Information Modeling (BIM) technology, enabling precise coordination across various disciplines. This integration ensured that the virtual models for finishes, furniture, and installations were meticulously aligned with the physical construction, optimizing both aesthetic and functional outcomes.
This lobby is not just a passageway but a destination in itself, offering a tranquil retreat that invites reflection and appreciation of its intricate design inspired by the natural world. Through careful planning and innovative design, the Marenostrum Tower lobby becomes a testament to the possibilities of modern architecture to create spaces that are both functional and profoundly inspiring.
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Tulum Plaza Norte is conceived as an eco-chic commercial and mixed-use plaza that harmonizes retail, dining, and community activity within a sustainable architectural language. The project embraces Tulum’s ethos—blending nature, art, and organic design—while promoting walkability and community interaction. The design promotes permeability both visually and spatially, allowing for constant interaction between interior and exterior spaces, and establishing a dialogue with its tropical context. The project combines ground-floor commercial units with upper-level boutique residences or workspaces, forming a dynamic programmatic layering. This strategy ensures continuous day and night activation, fostering economic and social vibrancy.
The architectural expression is characterized by a bold geometric articulation of slanted wooden fins, natural stone walls, and white sculptural curves. These diagonal timber brise-soleils serve both as sun protection and as a defining visual motif, lending the façade a rhythmic sense of movement and shadow play. This formal gesture also adds depth and texture to the envelope, making the building feel alive and responsive. A key feature is the integration of a large-scale butterfly mural on the curved facade—an emblematic element evoking nature and artistic identity, a nod to local culture and eco-tourism. At night, the architecture is softly illuminated with warm, indirect lighting that enhances textures and materiality while inviting a vibrant social atmosphere.
Materials were selected with durability, climate‑responsiveness and local character in mind. The primary cladding is naturally‑toned hardwood, chosen for its resilience in humid, coastal conditions and its visual warmth. Complementing this is rough stone – used for vertical accents and base elements – which grounds the building physically and visually to the site. Smooth white rendered curves provide contrast and modern clarity. The palette remains restrained: soft whites, warm browns, mid‑greys of the stone, and transparent glazing. Together they allow the surrounding greenery and sky to take on visual prominence.
Landscape design is woven into the architecture. Lush vegetation climbs trellises and cascades over balconies, blurring the boundary between nature and built form. The use of native plant species reduces irrigation needs and promotes biodiversity. The open-air central corridor and the shaded arcades provide a breezy pedestrian experience, facilitating cross-ventilation. Outdoor seating areas activate the ground level, encouraging community engagement and enhancing the commercial appeal. Palm trees and low tropical shrubbery complement the hardscape and provide additional cooling through shade.
Sustainability is woven into the design from passive to active strategies. The timber fin system reduces solar heat gain and improves daylighting performance, while the open‑ended layout promotes cross‑ventilation throughout the building. Locally‑sourced materials reduce embodied carbon and reinforce regional identity. Green roofs or planted terraces contribute to thermal insulation and storm‑water management, while LED lighting and efficient mechanical systems minimise operational energy. The provision for bicycle use and pedestrian priority further reinforces a low‑impact approach. In totality, the project seeks not simply to be energy‑efficient, but to achieve harmony with the wider ecosystem of the site.
DIRSA
Tulum Plaza Norte is conceived as an eco-chic commercial and mixed-use plaza that harmonizes retail, dining, and community activity within a sustainable architectural language. The project embraces Tulum’s ethos—blending nature, art, and organic design—while promoting walkability and community interaction. The design promotes permeability both visually and spatially, allowing for constant interaction between interior and exterior spaces, and establishing a dialogue with its tropical context. The project combines ground-floor commercial units with upper-level boutique residences or workspaces, forming a dynamic programmatic layering. This strategy ensures continuous day and night activation, fostering economic and social vibrancy.
The architectural expression is characterized by a bold geometric articulation of slanted wooden fins, natural stone walls, and white sculptural curves. These diagonal timber brise-soleils serve both as sun protection and as a defining visual motif, lending the façade a rhythmic sense of movement and shadow play. This formal gesture also adds depth and texture to the envelope, making the building feel alive and responsive. A key feature is the integration of a large-scale butterfly mural on the curved facade—an emblematic element evoking nature and artistic identity, a nod to local culture and eco-tourism. At night, the architecture is softly illuminated with warm, indirect lighting that enhances textures and materiality while inviting a vibrant social atmosphere.
Materials were selected with durability, climate‑responsiveness and local character in mind. The primary cladding is naturally‑toned hardwood, chosen for its resilience in humid, coastal conditions and its visual warmth. Complementing this is rough stone – used for vertical accents and base elements – which grounds the building physically and visually to the site. Smooth white rendered curves provide contrast and modern clarity. The palette remains restrained: soft whites, warm browns, mid‑greys of the stone, and transparent glazing. Together they allow the surrounding greenery and sky to take on visual prominence.
Landscape design is woven into the architecture. Lush vegetation climbs trellises and cascades over balconies, blurring the boundary between nature and built form. The use of native plant species reduces irrigation needs and promotes biodiversity. The open-air central corridor and the shaded arcades provide a breezy pedestrian experience, facilitating cross-ventilation. Outdoor seating areas activate the ground level, encouraging community engagement and enhancing the commercial appeal. Palm trees and low tropical shrubbery complement the hardscape and provide additional cooling through shade.
Sustainability is woven into the design from passive to active strategies. The timber fin system reduces solar heat gain and improves daylighting performance, while the open‑ended layout promotes cross‑ventilation throughout the building. Locally‑sourced materials reduce embodied carbon and reinforce regional identity. Green roofs or planted terraces contribute to thermal insulation and storm‑water management, while LED lighting and efficient mechanical systems minimise operational energy. The provision for bicycle use and pedestrian priority further reinforces a low‑impact approach. In totality, the project seeks not simply to be energy‑efficient, but to achieve harmony with the wider ecosystem of the site.
DIRSA
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The Tulum Plaza Norte Suites embrace a refined eco-chic aesthetic, harmoniously merging vernacular Mexican architecture with contemporary comfort. The project is designed to evoke tranquility and rootedness through biophilic principles and material honesty. The overall concept draws from regional artisanal traditions, with a focus on tactile textures, neutral earth tones, and open-air spatial fluidity. This synthesis of cultural references and sustainable ethos is tailored for immersive hospitality in Tulum’s lush tropical context.
A restrained material palette is central to the authenticity of the design. Surfaces feature polished microcement floors, earthen plaster walls, and ceilings clad in woven palm or bamboo—traditional techniques revisited with a refined touch. The extensive use of local hardwoods, both structural and decorative, reinforces a grounded identity, particularly evident in the custom-made bed frames, side tables, and exposed support columns in the dining area. Furniture is sculptural and tactile, celebrating the irregularity and grain of solid timber. Handwoven textiles, basketry, and clay-based wall art add another layer of cultural specificity and tactility. These materials are left untreated or lightly finished to allow natural aging and patina, contributing to the project’s wabi-sabi undertone.
The interior layout favors openness, with sliding glass walls that dissolve the threshold between inside and out. This permeability maximizes ventilation and natural light, further integrating the suites into their landscape. Indoor spaces flow seamlessly into shaded patios or terraces furnished with minimal but comfortable seating. Each suite adheres to a restrained spatial logic—centrally located beds flanked by ambient lighting and accent pieces, with secondary areas like desks and lounges strategically positioned near window openings. The bathrooms continue the natural narrative: carved stone basins, timber vanities, and open rain showers evoke spa-like calm, while built-in shelving ensures functionality without visual clutter.
The project employs a warm lighting scheme with an emphasis on pendant lights crafted from organic fibers, wall sconces with subdued glow, and carefully concealed LED strips. These lighting elements are not only functional but reinforce the handcrafted ambiance. In the public areas, dappled light filtering through slatted ceilings and dense vegetation adds rhythm and a meditative quality to the environment.
Environmental responsibility is fundamental to the project. Passive design strategies—cross-ventilation, deep overhangs, thermal mass from earthen walls, and natural shading from native vegetation—minimize the need for mechanical cooling. The choice of locally sourced materials with low embodied energy and minimal processing further underscores the ecological sensitivity. Rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse systems (if implemented, assumed from the design philosophy) would support long-term water conservation. The architectural vocabulary promotes durability through simplicity, reducing future maintenance and intervention. This project exemplifies a sensitive integration of ecological awareness, cultural resonance, and spatial well-being, serving as a compelling model for sustainable hospitality design in tropical climates.
DIRSA
The Tulum Plaza Norte Suites embrace a refined eco-chic aesthetic, harmoniously merging vernacular Mexican architecture with contemporary comfort. The project is designed to evoke tranquility and rootedness through biophilic principles and material honesty. The overall concept draws from regional artisanal traditions, with a focus on tactile textures, neutral earth tones, and open-air spatial fluidity. This synthesis of cultural references and sustainable ethos is tailored for immersive hospitality in Tulum’s lush tropical context.
A restrained material palette is central to the authenticity of the design. Surfaces feature polished microcement floors, earthen plaster walls, and ceilings clad in woven palm or bamboo—traditional techniques revisited with a refined touch. The extensive use of local hardwoods, both structural and decorative, reinforces a grounded identity, particularly evident in the custom-made bed frames, side tables, and exposed support columns in the dining area. Furniture is sculptural and tactile, celebrating the irregularity and grain of solid timber. Handwoven textiles, basketry, and clay-based wall art add another layer of cultural specificity and tactility. These materials are left untreated or lightly finished to allow natural aging and patina, contributing to the project’s wabi-sabi undertone.
The interior layout favors openness, with sliding glass walls that dissolve the threshold between inside and out. This permeability maximizes ventilation and natural light, further integrating the suites into their landscape. Indoor spaces flow seamlessly into shaded patios or terraces furnished with minimal but comfortable seating. Each suite adheres to a restrained spatial logic—centrally located beds flanked by ambient lighting and accent pieces, with secondary areas like desks and lounges strategically positioned near window openings. The bathrooms continue the natural narrative: carved stone basins, timber vanities, and open rain showers evoke spa-like calm, while built-in shelving ensures functionality without visual clutter.
The project employs a warm lighting scheme with an emphasis on pendant lights crafted from organic fibers, wall sconces with subdued glow, and carefully concealed LED strips. These lighting elements are not only functional but reinforce the handcrafted ambiance. In the public areas, dappled light filtering through slatted ceilings and dense vegetation adds rhythm and a meditative quality to the environment.
Environmental responsibility is fundamental to the project. Passive design strategies—cross-ventilation, deep overhangs, thermal mass from earthen walls, and natural shading from native vegetation—minimize the need for mechanical cooling. The choice of locally sourced materials with low embodied energy and minimal processing further underscores the ecological sensitivity. Rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse systems (if implemented, assumed from the design philosophy) would support long-term water conservation. The architectural vocabulary promotes durability through simplicity, reducing future maintenance and intervention. This project exemplifies a sensitive integration of ecological awareness, cultural resonance, and spatial well-being, serving as a compelling model for sustainable hospitality design in tropical climates.
DIRSA
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Al-Solaimi Farm House is conceived as a contemporary desert retreat that expresses both solidity and fluidity. The project translates the idea of “oasis” into architecture: protective stone masses sheltering generous, shaded voids animated by water and vegetation. The formal language moves between angular, tectonic planes at the entrance and soft, sweeping roofs around the main residence, reflecting the contrast between the harsh exterior landscape and the calm domestic interior. The farmhouse becomes a sculpted landmark within the agricultural setting, yet remains grounded in its rural function as a family gathering place.
Located within a palm-fringed farm in Qatar, the house is oriented to capture prevailing breezes and to frame long views across the cultivated land. The approach sequence is axial and ceremonial, crossing water and greenery before reaching the main porte-cochère. Slightly elevating the built mass above the surrounding fields protects it from irrigation flows while giving a clear visual hierarchy between landscape and architecture. The palm trees act as vertical markers and as climatic devices, shading outdoor circulation and reinforcing the oasis imagery.
At the front, faceted stone and concrete walls create a dynamic, almost geological entrance composition, suggesting protective layers opening toward the interior. Moving deeper into the house, the geometry relaxes into broad, curving roofs that hover above stacked-stone walls. Warm-toned stone cladding, timber soffits and earth-colored renders are chosen to resonate with local materials while offering durability in the desert climate. The thick envelope, recessed glazing and pronounced overhangs work together to reduce solar gain, while the sculptural form gives the farmhouse a strong, recognizable identity.
Water is a central design element, choreographing arrival and daily experience. Linear reflecting pools and shallow basins line the driveway, culminating in a larger water body in front of the entrance. Inside the compound, a central courtyard pool with integrated seating becomes the social heart, surrounded by soft landscaping and palms. These water elements cool the microclimate through evaporation, provide acoustic comfort, and visually link the various wings of the farmhouse. Hardscape patterns and stepped platforms manage level transitions while subtly guiding circulation.
The interiors are organized around open, interconnected social spaces that flow toward the courtyard and pool. Large glazed openings slide away to dissolve the boundary between inside and outside, turning terraces into extensions of the living areas. The main entrance lobby compresses the ceiling, then releases into double-height volumes under the sweeping roof, emphasizing the sense of arrival. Service spaces and private suites are discreetly embedded within the thicker stone masses, ensuring privacy and acoustic separation while maintaining direct visual connections to the landscape.
Artificial lighting is carefully integrated into the architecture, emphasizing the material texture and form. Warm, concealed linear lights wash stone walls and timber soffits, while recessed downlights define circulation paths. Exterior uplights highlight the vertical rhythm of palms and the sculptural roofs, giving the farmhouse a strong nocturnal presence without excessive glare. Water features are lit from within, creating reflections that animate adjacent ceilings and terraces, reinforcing the atmosphere of an inhabited oasis.
Sustainability is addressed through passive design and careful material selection rather than overt technological expression. Deep overhangs, shaded verandas and colonnades minimize direct solar exposure on glazing. The stone envelope provides thermal mass, moderating temperature fluctuations, while cross-ventilation paths are aligned with prevailing winds for natural cooling during milder months. Water bodies are strategically located to assist evaporative cooling in key outdoor living zones. Durable, low-maintenance finishes reduce lifecycle impacts, and the integration of landscaping with existing farm structures supports biodiversity and preserves the productive character of the land.
Al-Solaimi Farm House is conceived as a contemporary desert retreat that expresses both solidity and fluidity. The project translates the idea of “oasis” into architecture: protective stone masses sheltering generous, shaded voids animated by water and vegetation. The formal language moves between angular, tectonic planes at the entrance and soft, sweeping roofs around the main residence, reflecting the contrast between the harsh exterior landscape and the calm domestic interior. The farmhouse becomes a sculpted landmark within the agricultural setting, yet remains grounded in its rural function as a family gathering place.
Located within a palm-fringed farm in Qatar, the house is oriented to capture prevailing breezes and to frame long views across the cultivated land. The approach sequence is axial and ceremonial, crossing water and greenery before reaching the main porte-cochère. Slightly elevating the built mass above the surrounding fields protects it from irrigation flows while giving a clear visual hierarchy between landscape and architecture. The palm trees act as vertical markers and as climatic devices, shading outdoor circulation and reinforcing the oasis imagery.
At the front, faceted stone and concrete walls create a dynamic, almost geological entrance composition, suggesting protective layers opening toward the interior. Moving deeper into the house, the geometry relaxes into broad, curving roofs that hover above stacked-stone walls. Warm-toned stone cladding, timber soffits and earth-colored renders are chosen to resonate with local materials while offering durability in the desert climate. The thick envelope, recessed glazing and pronounced overhangs work together to reduce solar gain, while the sculptural form gives the farmhouse a strong, recognizable identity.
Water is a central design element, choreographing arrival and daily experience. Linear reflecting pools and shallow basins line the driveway, culminating in a larger water body in front of the entrance. Inside the compound, a central courtyard pool with integrated seating becomes the social heart, surrounded by soft landscaping and palms. These water elements cool the microclimate through evaporation, provide acoustic comfort, and visually link the various wings of the farmhouse. Hardscape patterns and stepped platforms manage level transitions while subtly guiding circulation.
The interiors are organized around open, interconnected social spaces that flow toward the courtyard and pool. Large glazed openings slide away to dissolve the boundary between inside and outside, turning terraces into extensions of the living areas. The main entrance lobby compresses the ceiling, then releases into double-height volumes under the sweeping roof, emphasizing the sense of arrival. Service spaces and private suites are discreetly embedded within the thicker stone masses, ensuring privacy and acoustic separation while maintaining direct visual connections to the landscape.
Artificial lighting is carefully integrated into the architecture, emphasizing the material texture and form. Warm, concealed linear lights wash stone walls and timber soffits, while recessed downlights define circulation paths. Exterior uplights highlight the vertical rhythm of palms and the sculptural roofs, giving the farmhouse a strong nocturnal presence without excessive glare. Water features are lit from within, creating reflections that animate adjacent ceilings and terraces, reinforcing the atmosphere of an inhabited oasis.
Sustainability is addressed through passive design and careful material selection rather than overt technological expression. Deep overhangs, shaded verandas and colonnades minimize direct solar exposure on glazing. The stone envelope provides thermal mass, moderating temperature fluctuations, while cross-ventilation paths are aligned with prevailing winds for natural cooling during milder months. Water bodies are strategically located to assist evaporative cooling in key outdoor living zones. Durable, low-maintenance finishes reduce lifecycle impacts, and the integration of landscaping with existing farm structures supports biodiversity and preserves the productive character of the land.
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The building of the new headquarters of Naturgy group in Barcelona, a building property of Inmobiliaria Colonial, is located at Av. Diagonal 525. The project has been designed by Sanzpont Arquitectura through the concept of sustainable renovation, recovering a building built with the aim of reducing its environmental impact of use, extending the efficient its useful life. Its execution, in addition to having been carried out with materials of strict respect for the environment and a comprehensive environmental quality management plan, has incorporated all the design and construction requirements to achieve LEED Gold certification.
The project incorporates an innovative main façade based on large windows that provide natural light, defined by unique photocatalytic krion 3D modules, which in addition to giving the building a unique identity, have the ability to purify the air thanks to their photocatalytic material. The KEAST technology of the krion material goes a step further by extrapolating its benefits beyond its surface with its ability to decontaminate the air. The unique design, made with a line of clean and aerodynamic lines, generates an image of movement and avant-garde.
The building envelope and its systems have been designed to make it an eco-efficient model, improving its performance, thermal insulation and energy consumption. The design of the south façade incorporates a treatment of photovoltaic louvers, which, in addition to protecting from the sun in the warmer months of the year, generate clean energy for part of its electricity consumption.
A large part of the building’s roof is designed as a natural green space, incorporating low-consumption native plant species, which in addition to providing an extra insulation layer, helps to minimize the environmental impact improving the microclimate and helping to mitigate the heat island effect.
For the development of the project, a detailed study of the climate and the environment was made, to determine the characteristics of the architectural envelope and its response throughout the year, considerably improving its performance and the efficiency of the building in terms of energy savings. and sustainability. Design and improvement of the architectural envelope according to its orientation, thermal and acoustic insulation, solar control louvers and production of renewable energy, as well as a roof garden.
The project has been developed using the latest BIM cloud technology for its complete coordination, integrating virtual models of architecture, engineering and interior design, in addition to the urban environment, generating a coordinated digital building.
The original design and space planning concept implemented by CBRE and later developed by SANZPONT, is based on generating a clean and open space, with an open and continuous workspace that encourages collaboration and teamwork. Both team and managers coexist equally in the same space, where the jobs aerodynamic in such a way that they are exchanged according to the needs and work teams, offering persona lockers and formal and informal meeting rooms, as well as personal spaces to talk by phone.
THE STRUCTURAL CHALLENGE
Reinforcement with Carbon Fiber
The original building, from the 70s, had to be used for housing, with structural regulatoryrequirements far below current ones. During the construction of the work, the use of thebuilding was changed from housing to offices, leading this to modify and eliminate patiosand lines of facilities provided in the ceilings defined in the initial project, as well as accessramps to the basements. Later, some specific reinforcements were made on the roofs andsignificant permanent overloads were added to all floors. The deformations that the slabshad experienced after 50 years led to unevenness in a single floor of the order of 8cm.
The new program of uses, the desire for transparency of the interior spaces and currentregulatory requirements called for creating new slab openings for evacuation stairs andfacility lines, and modifying old ones (elevators), making it necessary to replace the originalstabilization core. of the building, originally opaque.
The total recalculation of the structure led to the reinforcement of various elements, pil-lars and slab nerves in the areas of greater spans. The reinforcements had to occupy theminimum possible space (especially to respect the required useful heights), and to be ableto be executed with great speed. For these reasons, it was decided to use carbon fiber toreinforce the slab ribs, to encase with gunite concrete and reinforced pillars, and for the ex-ecution of a reinforced compression layer, which allowed increasing the useful edge of thepositive reinforcement (and with this, reduce the number of ribs in need of reinforcement)and to place all the necessary negative assembly, regardless of the existing one. It should besaid that this reinforcing compression layer was maintained with a constant thickness, theoptimum according to the structural calculation, reproducing the arrows and unevennessof the pre-existing structure. It was not used to level its upper face since in some points itwould have been a very important thickness and overload.
Some new supports were added for actions that involved major changes, such as the ap-pearance of a new emergency staircase or the demolition and reconstruction of the eleva-tor shaft, now made up of a triangulated cage made of steel profiles. These new supportscalled for a new foundation, resolved with micropiles to minimize settlements and makethem compatible with the pre-existing foundation, which was analyzed to verify that it ac-cepted the load increases that the project implied.
In the interiors, a great effort has been made to meet the useful heights required by updated regulations, highly conditioned and limited by the pre-existing structure. Not only was the structural reinforcement studied to occupy the least possible space, but also installations and finishes were defined and coordinated to pursue this same objective. The workspaces are kept as high as possible, concentrating the installations in specific areas, such as around the elevator core, where the HVAC fan-coils are located, and linear cornice-type elements that run along the roof of the layout and that group various installations (lighting, detection, sprinklers, signals, audio, etc.) in a single element, all of them registrable for easy maintenance. The height-adjustable technical flooring maximizes the final useful height, absorbing deformations and unevenness of the structural slabs.
In the facades, different technical solutions were chosen according to the orientation of each one of them, for aspects such as their protection from the sun on the rear facade facing south, the preservation of the privacy of the neighbours of Atalaya building to the east, or the formal expression of the project on the facade of the Diagonal. The south and north facades are largely resolved with a curtain wall, but each with different peculiarities. The south façade features the industrial design and manufacture of louvers, fixed to the structure of the curtain wall, which integrate sun protection and photovoltaics into a single element, combining materials and systems from up to 5different manufacturers. The system of assembly / disassembly and connection / disconnection system of the modules allowed a very simple, fast and guided installation process during the work, and will allow easy maintenance of both the photovoltaic system and the possible replacement of facade glass during the use of the building.
The north façade is solved based on two different curtain wall solutions. The one of the blown body that forms the tribune is equal to the one of the South facade, and the one of the zone inferior, with dark glasses, reduces the measurement of its profiles of support to the essential minimum not to invade the space of the street, given the extreme proximity of the pre-existing structure to the road alignment. The entire perimeter of the grandstand issolved with drywall systems, and in its lower area involves a structural modification of the perimeter of the pre-existing roofs, which adapt to the curve. The undulating ends of white Krion posed an important challenge in order to reconcile the form and modulation proposed in the project with their correct fixation on the building. They arrived pre-industrialized at the site in 3D modules that were fixed to two continuous rails, which in turn were attached to the building either directly to the opaque areas of the corners or, when it passes in front of the curtain wall , cross-ing the uprights to a steel inner bearing structure.
The east façade has a significant urban handicap, as it is located on the border between two contiguous estates, and is really a median, with the conditions that this entails with respect to the volumetric occupation it generates, and also with regard to the views to to the neighbours. This, together with the thermal requirements of the regulations, leads to the solution of ventilated façade strips finished with white aluminum composite panel, with part of the thermal insulation placed in the corresponding interior extradoses, and other black strips, not ventilated, in the openings, equipped with dark and translucent glass, which make it impossible to see through it to preserve the privacy of the neighbours of the adjoining property, the Atalaya.
The most important roof of the project is the PB+1 plinth that separates the standard floors of the Atalaya Tower project. It is partially passable, with a platform finish with an open joint, and partially landscaped, with the heavier elements (trees) located just above the pillars of the lower floors.
Time Lapse Video by Voxel Studios (Courtesy of Colonial)
"Diagonal 525 office building, located within the Prime CBD area of Barcelona at the confluence with Avenida Sarriá, has a surface area of 5,800 m2 above ground and 1,200 m2 below ground, divided into a ground floor and nine floors. It has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, resulting in one of the most emblematic office buildings in the central business hub of Barcelona, standing out for its high performance in terms of Sustainability."
- Inmobiliaria Colonial
PROJECT: D525 | Diagonal 525, Barcelona
CLIENT: Inmobiliaria Colonial & Naturgy Group
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN: sanzpont [arquitectura]
INTERIOR DESIGN: CBRE + sanzpont [arquitectura]
ARCHITECTS + CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Sergio Sanz, Victor Sanz, Oriol Vidal, Xevi Prat, Carles Campanyà, Guillem Armengol
STRUCTURAL DESIGN + CEM: Campanyà i Vinyeta Arquitectes
MEP DESIGN + LEED CONSULTANTS: PGI Engineering
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Projects & Facilities Management
SECURITY & HEALTH: Tulpan Intermediació
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: OIC - Penta
MAIN CONTRACTORS: Suris (MEP), Garcia Faura (Façade), Butech (Krion)
PHOTOS: David Cardelús (Courtesy of Naturgy), Dani Rovira (Courtesy of Colonial), Sergio Sanz (Courtesy of Sanzpont)
TIME LAPSE: Voxel Studios
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy : Silver Award - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• APR Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards : Gold Award Winner : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• Archframe Design Awards : Gold Winner : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• The Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards 2022, Chicago, USA : Honorable Mention : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• Golden Trezzini Awards 2021 : Special Mention in Best Implemented Project of Public Building or Facility Category : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Architecture MasterPrize, Los Angeles, USA : Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• London International Creative Competition : Official Selection : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles, USA : Honorable Mention - Architecture : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Outstanding Property Award London : Honorable Mention : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Global Future Design Awards 2021 : Third Award : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• TAC World Design Awards 2021 : Office Building Design (Built) Winner : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Gold Award Winner - Building Renovation : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Gold Award Winner - Office Building Design : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Rethinking the Future Global Architecture Design Awards, New Delhi, India : First Award Winner - Office Building (Built) : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland: Golden Award in Architecture Design : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy : Silver Award - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• APR Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards : Gold Award Winner : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• Archframe Design Awards : Gold Winner : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• The Chicago Athenaeum International Architecture Awards 2022, Chicago, USA : Honorable Mention : D525 Barcelona (2022)
• Golden Trezzini Awards 2021 : Special Mention in Best Implemented Project of Public Building or Facility Category : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Architecture MasterPrize, Los Angeles, USA : Honorable Mention in Architectural Design / Restoration & Renovation : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• London International Creative Competition : Official Selection : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles, USA : Honorable Mention - Architecture : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Outstanding Property Award London : Honorable Mention : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Global Future Design Awards 2021 : Third Award : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• TAC World Design Awards 2021 : Office Building Design (Built) Winner : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Gold Award Winner - Building Renovation : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Gold Award Winner - Office Building Design : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Rethinking the Future Global Architecture Design Awards, New Delhi, India : First Award Winner - Office Building (Built) : D525 Barcelona (2021)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland: Golden Award in Architecture Design : D525 Barcelona (2021)
The building of the new headquarters of Naturgy group in Barcelona, a building property of Inmobiliaria Colonial, is located at Av. Diagonal 525. The project has been designed by Sanzpont Arquitectura through the concept of sustainable renovation, recovering a building built with the aim of reducing its environmental impact of use, extending the efficient its useful life. Its execution, in addition to having been carried out with materials of strict respect for the environment and a comprehensive environmental quality management plan, has incorporated all the design and construction requirements to achieve LEED Gold certification.
The project incorporates an innovative main façade based on large windows that provide natural light, defined by unique photocatalytic krion 3D modules, which in addition to giving the building a unique identity, have the ability to purify the air thanks to their photocatalytic material. The KEAST technology of the krion material goes a step further by extrapolating its benefits beyond its surface with its ability to decontaminate the air. The unique design, made with a line of clean and aerodynamic lines, generates an image of movement and avant-garde.
The building envelope and its systems have been designed to make it an eco-efficient model, improving its performance, thermal insulation and energy consumption. The design of the south façade incorporates a treatment of photovoltaic louvers, which, in addition to protecting from the sun in the warmer months of the year, generate clean energy for part of its electricity consumption.
A large part of the building’s roof is designed as a natural green space, incorporating low-consumption native plant species, which in addition to providing an extra insulation layer, helps to minimize the environmental impact improving the microclimate and helping to mitigate the heat island effect.
For the development of the project, a detailed study of the climate and the environment was made, to determine the characteristics of the architectural envelope and its response throughout the year, considerably improving its performance and the efficiency of the building in terms of energy savings. and sustainability. Design and improvement of the architectural envelope according to its orientation, thermal and acoustic insulation, solar control louvers and production of renewable energy, as well as a roof garden.
The project has been developed using the latest BIM cloud technology for its complete coordination, integrating virtual models of architecture, engineering and interior design, in addition to the urban environment, generating a coordinated digital building.
The original design and space planning concept implemented by CBRE and later developed by SANZPONT, is based on generating a clean and open space, with an open and continuous workspace that encourages collaboration and teamwork. Both team and managers coexist equally in the same space, where the jobs aerodynamic in such a way that they are exchanged according to the needs and work teams, offering persona lockers and formal and informal meeting rooms, as well as personal spaces to talk by phone.
THE STRUCTURAL CHALLENGE
Reinforcement with Carbon Fiber
The original building, from the 70s, had to be used for housing, with structural regulatoryrequirements far below current ones. During the construction of the work, the use of thebuilding was changed from housing to offices, leading this to modify and eliminate patiosand lines of facilities provided in the ceilings defined in the initial project, as well as accessramps to the basements. Later, some specific reinforcements were made on the roofs andsignificant permanent overloads were added to all floors. The deformations that the slabshad experienced after 50 years led to unevenness in a single floor of the order of 8cm.
The new program of uses, the desire for transparency of the interior spaces and currentregulatory requirements called for creating new slab openings for evacuation stairs andfacility lines, and modifying old ones (elevators), making it necessary to replace the originalstabilization core. of the building, originally opaque.
The total recalculation of the structure led to the reinforcement of various elements, pil-lars and slab nerves in the areas of greater spans. The reinforcements had to occupy theminimum possible space (especially to respect the required useful heights), and to be ableto be executed with great speed. For these reasons, it was decided to use carbon fiber toreinforce the slab ribs, to encase with gunite concrete and reinforced pillars, and for the ex-ecution of a reinforced compression layer, which allowed increasing the useful edge of thepositive reinforcement (and with this, reduce the number of ribs in need of reinforcement)and to place all the necessary negative assembly, regardless of the existing one. It should besaid that this reinforcing compression layer was maintained with a constant thickness, theoptimum according to the structural calculation, reproducing the arrows and unevennessof the pre-existing structure. It was not used to level its upper face since in some points itwould have been a very important thickness and overload.
Some new supports were added for actions that involved major changes, such as the ap-pearance of a new emergency staircase or the demolition and reconstruction of the eleva-tor shaft, now made up of a triangulated cage made of steel profiles. These new supportscalled for a new foundation, resolved with micropiles to minimize settlements and makethem compatible with the pre-existing foundation, which was analyzed to verify that it ac-cepted the load increases that the project implied.
In the interiors, a great effort has been made to meet the useful heights required by updated regulations, highly conditioned and limited by the pre-existing structure. Not only was the structural reinforcement studied to occupy the least possible space, but also installations and finishes were defined and coordinated to pursue this same objective. The workspaces are kept as high as possible, concentrating the installations in specific areas, such as around the elevator core, where the HVAC fan-coils are located, and linear cornice-type elements that run along the roof of the layout and that group various installations (lighting, detection, sprinklers, signals, audio, etc.) in a single element, all of them registrable for easy maintenance. The height-adjustable technical flooring maximizes the final useful height, absorbing deformations and unevenness of the structural slabs.
In the facades, different technical solutions were chosen according to the orientation of each one of them, for aspects such as their protection from the sun on the rear facade facing south, the preservation of the privacy of the neighbours of Atalaya building to the east, or the formal expression of the project on the facade of the Diagonal. The south and north facades are largely resolved with a curtain wall, but each with different peculiarities. The south façade features the industrial design and manufacture of louvers, fixed to the structure of the curtain wall, which integrate sun protection and photovoltaics into a single element, combining materials and systems from up to 5different manufacturers. The system of assembly / disassembly and connection / disconnection system of the modules allowed a very simple, fast and guided installation process during the work, and will allow easy maintenance of both the photovoltaic system and the possible replacement of facade glass during the use of the building.
The north façade is solved based on two different curtain wall solutions. The one of the blown body that forms the tribune is equal to the one of the South facade, and the one of the zone inferior, with dark glasses, reduces the measurement of its profiles of support to the essential minimum not to invade the space of the street, given the extreme proximity of the pre-existing structure to the road alignment. The entire perimeter of the grandstand issolved with drywall systems, and in its lower area involves a structural modification of the perimeter of the pre-existing roofs, which adapt to the curve. The undulating ends of white Krion posed an important challenge in order to reconcile the form and modulation proposed in the project with their correct fixation on the building. They arrived pre-industrialized at the site in 3D modules that were fixed to two continuous rails, which in turn were attached to the building either directly to the opaque areas of the corners or, when it passes in front of the curtain wall , cross-ing the uprights to a steel inner bearing structure.
The east façade has a significant urban handicap, as it is located on the border between two contiguous estates, and is really a median, with the conditions that this entails with respect to the volumetric occupation it generates, and also with regard to the views to to the neighbours. This, together with the thermal requirements of the regulations, leads to the solution of ventilated façade strips finished with white aluminum composite panel, with part of the thermal insulation placed in the corresponding interior extradoses, and other black strips, not ventilated, in the openings, equipped with dark and translucent glass, which make it impossible to see through it to preserve the privacy of the neighbours of the adjoining property, the Atalaya.
The most important roof of the project is the PB+1 plinth that separates the standard floors of the Atalaya Tower project. It is partially passable, with a platform finish with an open joint, and partially landscaped, with the heavier elements (trees) located just above the pillars of the lower floors.
Time Lapse Video by Voxel Studios (Courtesy of Colonial)
"Diagonal 525 office building, located within the Prime CBD area of Barcelona at the confluence with Avenida Sarriá, has a surface area of 5,800 m2 above ground and 1,200 m2 below ground, divided into a ground floor and nine floors. It has recently undergone a comprehensive refurbishment, resulting in one of the most emblematic office buildings in the central business hub of Barcelona, standing out for its high performance in terms of Sustainability."
- Inmobiliaria Colonial
PROJECT: D525 | Diagonal 525, Barcelona
CLIENT: Inmobiliaria Colonial & Naturgy Group
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN: sanzpont [arquitectura]
INTERIOR DESIGN: CBRE + sanzpont [arquitectura]
ARCHITECTS + CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: Sergio Sanz, Victor Sanz, Oriol Vidal, Xevi Prat, Carles Campanyà, Guillem Armengol
STRUCTURAL DESIGN + CEM: Campanyà i Vinyeta Arquitectes
MEP DESIGN + LEED CONSULTANTS: PGI Engineering
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Projects & Facilities Management
SECURITY & HEALTH: Tulpan Intermediació
GENERAL CONTRACTOR: OIC - Penta
MAIN CONTRACTORS: Suris (MEP), Garcia Faura (Façade), Butech (Krion)
PHOTOS: David Cardelús (Courtesy of Naturgy), Dani Rovira (Courtesy of Colonial), Sergio Sanz (Courtesy of Sanzpont)
TIME LAPSE: Voxel Studios
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
eGolf Arena is a new golf concept that unites sports and entertainment under one roof, creating a functional building full of leisure activities to enjoy with the family, with an iconic avant-garde image that inspires to play the sport with the latest in technology, and all based on the concept of sustainability and respect for the environment.
“Is a functional re-imagination of the brick and mortar standard established for driving range based entertainment, but more efficient in every way along with an iconic building design specification.”
- Dave Shultz, NextLinks
SPORTS & RECREATION ARENA
Sports & recreation arena with a forward thinking vision, where traditional game meets technology, focused on fun & entertainment. Made for young and old, for beginners and experts and for all those who want to have an excellent time involved in the world of golf. The design is conceived as an organic atmosphere, where the spaces flow with natural curves integrating with each other continuously, turning every space as social experience.
“We love so much the game of Golf, so we imagined how the next Play & Entertainment should look & feel like, envisioning almost a sacred place: GOLF Temple. Where technology and entertainment are combined to create a realistic and exciting next generation golfing experience.”
- sanzpont [arquitectura] + Pizá Golf + Nextlinks
GOLF ICONIC VENUE
The building's concept is inspired by the most recognized shape of the game: the golf ball. The round-shaped design welcomes all activities between its 2 floors and its double-height spaces, generating a unique experience that combines sport, technology, leisure and entertainment, learning, human connection, as well as gastronomy. The entrance gives you a spectacular welcoming, while the front desk makes you feel at home, the sports bar is located in a central strategic place, visible from any view, so that you can enjoy a welcome drink in connection with everything space. The gastronomy space gives you the opportunity to enjoy a variety of food experiences for all tastes, making a quiet but always in the same environment, giving you the feeling of playing while you eat. The private spaces are designed in the form of comfortable and pleasant amenities, and the lounge balconies are the perfect space to see and be seen. The use of nature is fundamental in the design, generating an indoor park venue that gives life to the environment.
“The game of Golf is immersed in nature while playing, so we wanted to bring as much of the natural environment Indoors, envisioning a park-venue”
- Victor & Sergio Sanz, sanzpont [arquitectura]
THE GOLF GAME EXPERIENCE
The arena is designed as a disruptive game changer experience, enjoying the amazing atmosphere while playing, making you feel like a pro at the center of the action, combining lights and technology as a part of incredible experience. Virtual games and hitting bays complement the technological experience, taking the sport we love to another level. The playing atrium is designed in a disruptive way, combining a double height space, RGB LED lasers, a topography and playing field grass according to the standards of the game. A space where in addition to feeling the quality of the game and technology, it allows you to have a good time with friends and family while you enjoy yourself, even spending quality time in the fire pit space.
“The strategy behind the design is to provide real shot values that can be as challenging or easy as the player wants. eGolf Arena can be played by an avid golfer or a non-golfer. This is what we strive for: Growing the game we love”
- Agustín Pizá, Pizá Golf
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
An avant-garde and eco-friendly design, based on sustainability, the use of natural resources and the use of environmentally friendly materials. The use of photovoltaic panels on the roof, take advantage of solar energy to create clean energy, the openings of the building generate natural cross ventilation and the design of the roof, takes advantage of rainwater for its capture. The use of vegetation is fundamental in the design creating a microclimate that improves comfort and clean air.
“An important element of eGolf is sustainability: ecologically, socially and economically. The eGolf arena is designed and developed to bring forward all of the skills of traditional golf within its own uniquely majestic environment. How many new golfers will be inspired to play traditional golf after spending time in our venue?”
Magic is what happens at eGolf
- sanzpont [arquitectura] + Pizá Golf + Nextlinks
The team that has made this concept possible combines creativity and experience in its sector in an avant-garde way, uniting vertical building architecture, horizontal gaming architecture and entertainment technology, all with a cutting-edge and sustainability approach.
Architecture Design: sanzpont [arquitectura]
Golf Design: Pizá Golf
Technology Design: Nextlinks
ABOUT SANZPONT [ARQUITECTURA]
SANZPONT is an AWARD WINNING international architecture firm with offices in Barcelona, México and Chicago. Their main interest is creativity, design and a constant search for innovation. They strive to create connections between people and spaces, always prioritising sustainability and the environment. Having offices in three countries, Spain, México and the United States, Has allowed them to create an important network of professionals and companied that work with them to ensure the successful completion of their designs around the world.
ABOUT PIZÁ GOLF
Agustín Pizá is an AWARD WINNING GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT with a Masters in Golf Course Architecture from Edinburgh University in Scotland. Member of Golf European Institute and the American Society of Gold Course Architects. For more than two decades, Pizá has collaborated with legends of the game and world class golf developments. His designs are known for delivering quality, sustainability, aesthetics and strategic gold courses with its concepts WellnessGolf and GolfLounge.
ABOUT NEXTLINKS
NEXTLINKS provide spacious putting technology and gaming systems that entertain the masses at golf courses and beyond. They partner with preexisting entertainment and restaurant venues, as well as traditional golf destinations, to complement existing spaces with their proprietary technology-driven golf entertainment solutions. Re-purposing under-utilised space without need for brick and mortar construction is their specialty.
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Sports & Recreation : eGolf NextLinks Arena (2022)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Sports & Recreation : eGolf NextLinks Arena (2022)
eGolf Arena is a new golf concept that unites sports and entertainment under one roof, creating a functional building full of leisure activities to enjoy with the family, with an iconic avant-garde image that inspires to play the sport with the latest in technology, and all based on the concept of sustainability and respect for the environment.
“Is a functional re-imagination of the brick and mortar standard established for driving range based entertainment, but more efficient in every way along with an iconic building design specification.”
- Dave Shultz, NextLinks
SPORTS & RECREATION ARENA
Sports & recreation arena with a forward thinking vision, where traditional game meets technology, focused on fun & entertainment. Made for young and old, for beginners and experts and for all those who want to have an excellent time involved in the world of golf. The design is conceived as an organic atmosphere, where the spaces flow with natural curves integrating with each other continuously, turning every space as social experience.
“We love so much the game of Golf, so we imagined how the next Play & Entertainment should look & feel like, envisioning almost a sacred place: GOLF Temple. Where technology and entertainment are combined to create a realistic and exciting next generation golfing experience.”
- sanzpont [arquitectura] + Pizá Golf + Nextlinks
GOLF ICONIC VENUE
The building's concept is inspired by the most recognized shape of the game: the golf ball. The round-shaped design welcomes all activities between its 2 floors and its double-height spaces, generating a unique experience that combines sport, technology, leisure and entertainment, learning, human connection, as well as gastronomy. The entrance gives you a spectacular welcoming, while the front desk makes you feel at home, the sports bar is located in a central strategic place, visible from any view, so that you can enjoy a welcome drink in connection with everything space. The gastronomy space gives you the opportunity to enjoy a variety of food experiences for all tastes, making a quiet but always in the same environment, giving you the feeling of playing while you eat. The private spaces are designed in the form of comfortable and pleasant amenities, and the lounge balconies are the perfect space to see and be seen. The use of nature is fundamental in the design, generating an indoor park venue that gives life to the environment.
“The game of Golf is immersed in nature while playing, so we wanted to bring as much of the natural environment Indoors, envisioning a park-venue”
- Victor & Sergio Sanz, sanzpont [arquitectura]
THE GOLF GAME EXPERIENCE
The arena is designed as a disruptive game changer experience, enjoying the amazing atmosphere while playing, making you feel like a pro at the center of the action, combining lights and technology as a part of incredible experience. Virtual games and hitting bays complement the technological experience, taking the sport we love to another level. The playing atrium is designed in a disruptive way, combining a double height space, RGB LED lasers, a topography and playing field grass according to the standards of the game. A space where in addition to feeling the quality of the game and technology, it allows you to have a good time with friends and family while you enjoy yourself, even spending quality time in the fire pit space.
“The strategy behind the design is to provide real shot values that can be as challenging or easy as the player wants. eGolf Arena can be played by an avid golfer or a non-golfer. This is what we strive for: Growing the game we love”
- Agustín Pizá, Pizá Golf
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
An avant-garde and eco-friendly design, based on sustainability, the use of natural resources and the use of environmentally friendly materials. The use of photovoltaic panels on the roof, take advantage of solar energy to create clean energy, the openings of the building generate natural cross ventilation and the design of the roof, takes advantage of rainwater for its capture. The use of vegetation is fundamental in the design creating a microclimate that improves comfort and clean air.
“An important element of eGolf is sustainability: ecologically, socially and economically. The eGolf arena is designed and developed to bring forward all of the skills of traditional golf within its own uniquely majestic environment. How many new golfers will be inspired to play traditional golf after spending time in our venue?”
Magic is what happens at eGolf
- sanzpont [arquitectura] + Pizá Golf + Nextlinks
The team that has made this concept possible combines creativity and experience in its sector in an avant-garde way, uniting vertical building architecture, horizontal gaming architecture and entertainment technology, all with a cutting-edge and sustainability approach.
Architecture Design: sanzpont [arquitectura]
Golf Design: Pizá Golf
Technology Design: Nextlinks
ABOUT SANZPONT [ARQUITECTURA]
SANZPONT is an AWARD WINNING international architecture firm with offices in Barcelona, México and Chicago. Their main interest is creativity, design and a constant search for innovation. They strive to create connections between people and spaces, always prioritising sustainability and the environment. Having offices in three countries, Spain, México and the United States, Has allowed them to create an important network of professionals and companied that work with them to ensure the successful completion of their designs around the world.
ABOUT PIZÁ GOLF
Agustín Pizá is an AWARD WINNING GOLF COURSE ARCHITECT with a Masters in Golf Course Architecture from Edinburgh University in Scotland. Member of Golf European Institute and the American Society of Gold Course Architects. For more than two decades, Pizá has collaborated with legends of the game and world class golf developments. His designs are known for delivering quality, sustainability, aesthetics and strategic gold courses with its concepts WellnessGolf and GolfLounge.
ABOUT NEXTLINKS
NEXTLINKS provide spacious putting technology and gaming systems that entertain the masses at golf courses and beyond. They partner with preexisting entertainment and restaurant venues, as well as traditional golf destinations, to complement existing spaces with their proprietary technology-driven golf entertainment solutions. Re-purposing under-utilised space without need for brick and mortar construction is their specialty.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Living The Gardens development, is a complex of 9 villas in condominium regime, on a land of 2,373 m2 with a land use category H1C, the complex is located in the Residencial Campestre subdivision, Paseo del Mar street No. 64, in Cancun, Mexico. The villas are 3-level buildings, with a total of 216 to 275 m2 depending on the villa model.
The ground floor includes access, living room, dining room, kitchen, terrace, 1/2 bathroom and utility room, in addition to the vertical circulation integrated into an interior garden; with a total between 69 and 78 m2 depending on the villa model.
The first floor includes lobby and vertical circulation, master bedroom with bathroom, dressing room and balcony, as well as 2 secondary bedrooms with shared bathroom; with a total between 63 and 65 m2 depending on the villa model.
The roof floor includes lobby and vertical circulation, roof garden with pergola, outdoor kitchenette and flower boxes; with a total between 57 and 59 m2 depending on the villa model.
The complex, in addition to the park, has outdoor amenities, such as a pool, garden, children's area, picnic area, outdoor gym, yoga area, sun deck and pet area.
DEVELOPED AS
DIRSA
• APR Global Future Design Awards: Silver Award Winner : Living The Gardens (2022)
• APR Chinese Design Awards : Gold Award Winner : Living The Gardens (2022)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy : Iron Award - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category : Living The Gardens (2022)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members : Architecture - Designed Category, 40th Cycle : Living The Gardens (2022)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Conceptual Design : Living The Gardens (2022)
• The Plan Awards, Bologna, Italy : Shortlisted in Future Housing : Living The Gardens (2022)
• London International Creative Competition : Shortlist : Living The Gardens (2021)
• APR Global Future Design Awards: Silver Award Winner : Living The Gardens (2022)
• APR Chinese Design Awards : Gold Award Winner : Living The Gardens (2022)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy : Iron Award - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category : Living The Gardens (2022)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members : Architecture - Designed Category, 40th Cycle : Living The Gardens (2022)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Conceptual Design : Living The Gardens (2022)
• The Plan Awards, Bologna, Italy : Shortlisted in Future Housing : Living The Gardens (2022)
• London International Creative Competition : Shortlist : Living The Gardens (2021)
Living The Gardens development, is a complex of 9 villas in condominium regime, on a land of 2,373 m2 with a land use category H1C, the complex is located in the Residencial Campestre subdivision, Paseo del Mar street No. 64, in Cancun, Mexico. The villas are 3-level buildings, with a total of 216 to 275 m2 depending on the villa model.
The ground floor includes access, living room, dining room, kitchen, terrace, 1/2 bathroom and utility room, in addition to the vertical circulation integrated into an interior garden; with a total between 69 and 78 m2 depending on the villa model.
The first floor includes lobby and vertical circulation, master bedroom with bathroom, dressing room and balcony, as well as 2 secondary bedrooms with shared bathroom; with a total between 63 and 65 m2 depending on the villa model.
The roof floor includes lobby and vertical circulation, roof garden with pergola, outdoor kitchenette and flower boxes; with a total between 57 and 59 m2 depending on the villa model.
The complex, in addition to the park, has outdoor amenities, such as a pool, garden, children's area, picnic area, outdoor gym, yoga area, sun deck and pet area.
DEVELOPED AS
DIRSA
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
How would you like to live the rest of your life? We have asked ourselves the same question. Each one of us looks alike because we are human beings, but… we are truly different, we have different tastes, different needs… and above all a personality, each of us is “unique” in our own particular way. And this is where we have always asked ourselves: Why are all the homes for sale almost, all the same? Because almost all of them seem to be cut from the same mold? Do we all have the same personality? The same beliefs, or the same way of being? or the same tastes?
The reality is that on many occasions we let situations define us and we choose the least bad option.
IN HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT
We are clear that living a full life, not only contemplates covering the basic physiological needs, also we must fill and satisfy the soul through stimuli that make us feel alive, we want to create a community that promotes Artistic Expression, invites to exercise, Yoga and Meditation, live with Nature every day at all times, promote a healthy diet, be designed for all family members through Pet Friendly spaces, but truly create a Community of people who share life with the same values.
Contact with nature transmits us tranquility, and provides us with a good dose of calm, and it can be the anti-stress oxygen that lowers the revolutions of the day, creating a bubble of peace that gives us mental health; with outdoor spaces for Exercise, Yoga and Meditation, as well as promoting healthy Eating through an Organic Garden and Hydroponic Cultivation.
PEACE “If you are sad, you are living in the past. Being anxious in some way means that you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present ”Lao Tzu
We look for admirers of expressions, who through spaces surrounded by murals, installations, poetry and positive sentences written on the walls, floors and furniture, open us to experiment. We want to breathe art and expressions, and through workshops with local artists inspire us to create, to dream.
“Art is dreaming, it is living, it is feeling. Art sears your soul, moves you, transports you. It has a magical power in people if we open ourselves to experiment. And best of all, it invites us to express ourselves, to bring out the artist that we all carry inside ... Because art can be a great discovery. " Mercè López, The heART Ambassadors
We want to create a Pet Friendly community that provides a better life for all of our loved ones, because for many of us the love of our pets is as great as if they were our children.
Because it is difficult to live with people who do not share the same ideals and values, and society is very heterogeneous in ways of thinking, what is important for one may be trivial for others. We are convinced that in order to truly have a full life in society, community must be formed. The most important thing in real estate products should not be the business, but rather bring people who are like-minded closer to improving their quality of life, with tribal projects.
We care a lot about nature, we hate how people just eliminate and destroy everything in order to accommodate. Our duty should simply be to improve each place where we decide to build, we must simply coexist and have respect for the earth. That is the reason why we have decided to only occupy a maximum of 30% of the land, respecting the existing trees, in addition to providing even more green surface than we found, ultimately managing to increase the total green area by 130%.
The project promotes through passive and bioclimatic design the reduction of the use of resources, economic savings, with the aim of achieving a more sustainable and environmentally friendly housing product.
Passive design strategies are proposed to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, taking advantage of renewable energies for lighting, taking advantage of natural light, in addition to generating energy, through photovoltaic solar panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the high-efficiency LED artificial lighting system.
1.- The interior spaces are illuminated throughout the day by natural lighting.
2.- Solar panels on the roof that generate energy.
3.- Cover with Thermal Insulation, to prevent thermal transmission.
4.- Natural green roof with grass as Thermal Insulation and social recreation area, in addition to cultivation area, for edible plants.
Natural lighting is achieved through the facades, where each unit has a single level taking advantage of 360 degrees of natural light. A bamboo and vegetation lattice is used to mitigate the overheating of the facades and to have a better control of the light and an adequate thermal environment in the interior spaces.
1.- All spaces have indirect natural light.
2.- The design of the house promotes natural ventilation to renew the indoor air and ensure an optimal level of comfort.
A more intelligent use of water is applied, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient installations, recycling water through the separation of gray water, then taking advantage of it for the irrigation of green areas, as well as its control and measurement.
The selection of responsible and local materials is proposed, in addition to minimizing the amount of waste in construction, as well as materials with recycled components and low environmental impact.
Although we know the human impact generated in nature by the settlement of people to live, we want to minimize it by preserving existing trees, also respecting natural life, trying to cohabit with squirrels, birds, iguanas and coatis that visit the land regularly, promoting a Low Ecological Footprint project
• LADI Awards, Latin American Real Estate Awards, Panamá : Best Disruptive Real State Product in Latin America : Living The Noom (2022)
• IDA Design Awards 2021 : Gold Medal : Living The Noom (2021)
• Global Future Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Golden Trezzini Awards 2021 : Best Project Residential : Living The Noom (2021)
• Tuvie Magazine : 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Architecture Community World Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Loop Design Awards : Architecture Concept Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Plan Awards, Bologna, Italy : Honorable Mention in Future Housing : Living The Noom (2021)
• Top 20 A’ Architecture, Building And Structure Design Award, Milan, Italy: 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2020-2021)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland : Gold Award Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Jury Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Popular Choice Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• APR Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards : 1st Place Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Rethinking The Future, New Delhi, India: Second Award - Housing (Upto 5 Floors) Concept : Living The Noom (2021)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy: Platinum Medal - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category: Living The Noom (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Conceptual Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members: Architecture - Designed Category, 36th Cycle : Living The Noom (2021)
sanzpont [arquitectura]
Pedrajo+Pedrajo Arquitectos
Grupo NX6
• LADI Awards, Latin American Real Estate Awards, Panamá : Best Disruptive Real State Product in Latin America : Living The Noom (2022)
• IDA Design Awards 2021 : Gold Medal : Living The Noom (2021)
• Global Future Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Golden Trezzini Awards 2021 : Best Project Residential : Living The Noom (2021)
• Tuvie Magazine : 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Architecture Community World Design Awards 2021 : Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Loop Design Awards : Architecture Concept Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• The Plan Awards, Bologna, Italy : Honorable Mention in Future Housing : Living The Noom (2021)
• Top 20 A’ Architecture, Building And Structure Design Award, Milan, Italy: 2nd Best of the Best Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2020-2021)
• Novum Design Awards, Helsinki, Finland : Gold Award Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Jury Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Architizer A+ Design Awards : 1st Place Popular Choice Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• APR Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards : 1st Place Winner : Living The Noom (2021)
• Rethinking The Future, New Delhi, India: Second Award - Housing (Upto 5 Floors) Concept : Living The Noom (2021)
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy: Platinum Medal - Certificate Of Excellence in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category: Living The Noom (2021)
• Muse Design Awards, New York, USA : Platinum Award - Conceptual Design of the Year : Living The Noom (2021)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members: Architecture - Designed Category, 36th Cycle : Living The Noom (2021)
sanzpont [arquitectura]
Pedrajo+Pedrajo Arquitectos
Grupo NX6
How would you like to live the rest of your life? We have asked ourselves the same question. Each one of us looks alike because we are human beings, but… we are truly different, we have different tastes, different needs… and above all a personality, each of us is “unique” in our own particular way. And this is where we have always asked ourselves: Why are all the homes for sale almost, all the same? Because almost all of them seem to be cut from the same mold? Do we all have the same personality? The same beliefs, or the same way of being? or the same tastes?
The reality is that on many occasions we let situations define us and we choose the least bad option.
IN HARMONY WITH THE SPIRIT
We are clear that living a full life, not only contemplates covering the basic physiological needs, also we must fill and satisfy the soul through stimuli that make us feel alive, we want to create a community that promotes Artistic Expression, invites to exercise, Yoga and Meditation, live with Nature every day at all times, promote a healthy diet, be designed for all family members through Pet Friendly spaces, but truly create a Community of people who share life with the same values.
Contact with nature transmits us tranquility, and provides us with a good dose of calm, and it can be the anti-stress oxygen that lowers the revolutions of the day, creating a bubble of peace that gives us mental health; with outdoor spaces for Exercise, Yoga and Meditation, as well as promoting healthy Eating through an Organic Garden and Hydroponic Cultivation.
PEACE “If you are sad, you are living in the past. Being anxious in some way means that you are living in the future. If you are at peace, you are living in the present ”Lao Tzu
We look for admirers of expressions, who through spaces surrounded by murals, installations, poetry and positive sentences written on the walls, floors and furniture, open us to experiment. We want to breathe art and expressions, and through workshops with local artists inspire us to create, to dream.
“Art is dreaming, it is living, it is feeling. Art sears your soul, moves you, transports you. It has a magical power in people if we open ourselves to experiment. And best of all, it invites us to express ourselves, to bring out the artist that we all carry inside ... Because art can be a great discovery. " Mercè López, The heART Ambassadors
We want to create a Pet Friendly community that provides a better life for all of our loved ones, because for many of us the love of our pets is as great as if they were our children.
Because it is difficult to live with people who do not share the same ideals and values, and society is very heterogeneous in ways of thinking, what is important for one may be trivial for others. We are convinced that in order to truly have a full life in society, community must be formed. The most important thing in real estate products should not be the business, but rather bring people who are like-minded closer to improving their quality of life, with tribal projects.
We care a lot about nature, we hate how people just eliminate and destroy everything in order to accommodate. Our duty should simply be to improve each place where we decide to build, we must simply coexist and have respect for the earth. That is the reason why we have decided to only occupy a maximum of 30% of the land, respecting the existing trees, in addition to providing even more green surface than we found, ultimately managing to increase the total green area by 130%.
The project promotes through passive and bioclimatic design the reduction of the use of resources, economic savings, with the aim of achieving a more sustainable and environmentally friendly housing product.
Passive design strategies are proposed to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, taking advantage of renewable energies for lighting, taking advantage of natural light, in addition to generating energy, through photovoltaic solar panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the high-efficiency LED artificial lighting system.
1.- The interior spaces are illuminated throughout the day by natural lighting.
2.- Solar panels on the roof that generate energy.
3.- Cover with Thermal Insulation, to prevent thermal transmission.
4.- Natural green roof with grass as Thermal Insulation and social recreation area, in addition to cultivation area, for edible plants.
Natural lighting is achieved through the facades, where each unit has a single level taking advantage of 360 degrees of natural light. A bamboo and vegetation lattice is used to mitigate the overheating of the facades and to have a better control of the light and an adequate thermal environment in the interior spaces.
1.- All spaces have indirect natural light.
2.- The design of the house promotes natural ventilation to renew the indoor air and ensure an optimal level of comfort.
A more intelligent use of water is applied, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient installations, recycling water through the separation of gray water, then taking advantage of it for the irrigation of green areas, as well as its control and measurement.
The selection of responsible and local materials is proposed, in addition to minimizing the amount of waste in construction, as well as materials with recycled components and low environmental impact.
Although we know the human impact generated in nature by the settlement of people to live, we want to minimize it by preserving existing trees, also respecting natural life, trying to cohabit with squirrels, birds, iguanas and coatis that visit the land regularly, promoting a Low Ecological Footprint project
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MA Villa is conceived as a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Riyadh courtyard house, combining strong geometric volumes with deep shaded terraces to ensure privacy and climatic comfort. The composition of interlocking white frames and warm timber screens generates a sense of floating masses, while the ground level remains visually permeable to connect the house with the street and garden. The villa is designed as an urban oasis, where architecture, vegetation and light orchestrate a calm domestic landscape.
The villa is located on a corner plot in a low-rise residential district of Riyadh, characterized by wide streets, generous setbacks and intense solar exposure. The design responds by presenting a controlled, almost introverted street frontage, while opening gradually towards internal patios and elevated gardens. The main vehicular access is emphasized by a deep, shaded porte-cochère, separating guest arrival from the more discreet family entrance and service access along the side.
The building is organized as stacked, offset volumes that create overhangs and double-height voids. A solid base anchors the project, above which the first-floor white frame projects outward, generating covered outdoor living areas. The upper volume, wrapped in vertical timber louvers, appears to float, producing a dynamic yet balanced composition. These shifts in massing are carefully calibrated to control views, produce shade, and articulate a hierarchy between public, semi-private and private zones of the villa.
The façade strategy contrasts three main materials: crisp white rendered frames, dark stone or composite panels at the base, and warm timber cladding and louvers at the upper levels. The vertical wooden fins reinterpret the regional mashrabiya, providing privacy and solar control while maintaining filtered outward views. Horizontal pergolas extend this language, casting patterned shadows over terraces and reinforcing the villa’s identity throughout the day. Glazing is recessed behind shading layers to reduce direct solar gain and glare.
Internally, living spaces are arranged around visual axes toward planted terraces and linear gardens. Large sliding glass panels allow the majlis and family living rooms to open fully to outdoor decks, transforming them into shaded semi-open salons during the cooler months. The offset slabs create double-height interfaces filled with greenery, so that upper-floor corridors and bedrooms overlook pockets of landscape rather than directly onto the street, enhancing privacy and spatial richness.
Landscape is woven into every level of the project: ground-floor planters soften the boundary wall, mid-level terraces accommodate container gardens and small trees, and the roofline is crowned with continuous planting beds. The front setback becomes a linear garden buffering the villa from the street, while the rear accommodates more intimate family outdoor areas. Climatically resilient species are selected for low water consumption, complemented by integrated planters along the carport and entrance, reinforcing the sense of arrival.
The architectural language directly supports environmental performance in Riyadh’s hot desert climate. Deep overhangs, recessed glazing and the timber louver system substantially reduce solar heat gain, decreasing cooling loads. The orientation prioritizes shaded facades and harnesses prevailing breezes through cross-ventilation where possible. High-performance glazing, insulated walls and light-colored external frames mitigate thermal absorption. Landscape irrigation is optimized through drip systems and drought-tolerant planting, while the extensive shading and greenery improve microclimate comfort for both indoor spaces and outdoor terraces.
MA Villa is conceived as a contemporary reinterpretation of the traditional Riyadh courtyard house, combining strong geometric volumes with deep shaded terraces to ensure privacy and climatic comfort. The composition of interlocking white frames and warm timber screens generates a sense of floating masses, while the ground level remains visually permeable to connect the house with the street and garden. The villa is designed as an urban oasis, where architecture, vegetation and light orchestrate a calm domestic landscape.
The villa is located on a corner plot in a low-rise residential district of Riyadh, characterized by wide streets, generous setbacks and intense solar exposure. The design responds by presenting a controlled, almost introverted street frontage, while opening gradually towards internal patios and elevated gardens. The main vehicular access is emphasized by a deep, shaded porte-cochère, separating guest arrival from the more discreet family entrance and service access along the side.
The building is organized as stacked, offset volumes that create overhangs and double-height voids. A solid base anchors the project, above which the first-floor white frame projects outward, generating covered outdoor living areas. The upper volume, wrapped in vertical timber louvers, appears to float, producing a dynamic yet balanced composition. These shifts in massing are carefully calibrated to control views, produce shade, and articulate a hierarchy between public, semi-private and private zones of the villa.
The façade strategy contrasts three main materials: crisp white rendered frames, dark stone or composite panels at the base, and warm timber cladding and louvers at the upper levels. The vertical wooden fins reinterpret the regional mashrabiya, providing privacy and solar control while maintaining filtered outward views. Horizontal pergolas extend this language, casting patterned shadows over terraces and reinforcing the villa’s identity throughout the day. Glazing is recessed behind shading layers to reduce direct solar gain and glare.
Internally, living spaces are arranged around visual axes toward planted terraces and linear gardens. Large sliding glass panels allow the majlis and family living rooms to open fully to outdoor decks, transforming them into shaded semi-open salons during the cooler months. The offset slabs create double-height interfaces filled with greenery, so that upper-floor corridors and bedrooms overlook pockets of landscape rather than directly onto the street, enhancing privacy and spatial richness.
Landscape is woven into every level of the project: ground-floor planters soften the boundary wall, mid-level terraces accommodate container gardens and small trees, and the roofline is crowned with continuous planting beds. The front setback becomes a linear garden buffering the villa from the street, while the rear accommodates more intimate family outdoor areas. Climatically resilient species are selected for low water consumption, complemented by integrated planters along the carport and entrance, reinforcing the sense of arrival.
The architectural language directly supports environmental performance in Riyadh’s hot desert climate. Deep overhangs, recessed glazing and the timber louver system substantially reduce solar heat gain, decreasing cooling loads. The orientation prioritizes shaded facades and harnesses prevailing breezes through cross-ventilation where possible. High-performance glazing, insulated walls and light-colored external frames mitigate thermal absorption. Landscape irrigation is optimized through drip systems and drought-tolerant planting, while the extensive shading and greenery improve microclimate comfort for both indoor spaces and outdoor terraces.
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This palace embodies the pinnacle of sophisticated design, blending timeless architectural elements with modern innovations. The design concept revolves around creating an elegant yet sustainable environment that leverages natural light, ventilation, and cutting-edge materials. The palace features expansive spaces that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor living, emphasizing harmony with the natural surroundings.
The design exemplifies the fusion of luxury, elegance and sustainability, setting a new standard for high-end residential design. Through its thoughtful integration of natural light, ventilation, and sustainable practices, the palace not only provides an exquisite living experience but also demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship. The result is a timeless architectural masterpiece that offers both comfort and ecological responsibility.
The exterior is distinguished by its graceful curves and extensive use of glass, creating a transparent façade that blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors. The strategic placement of large windows follows the solar path, maximizing natural light while minimizing heat gain. Louvers and overhangs provide effective sun protection, ensuring comfort throughout the day. The exterior materials include reinforced concrete and high-performance glazing, ensuring durability and energy efficiency. Integrated landscaping, including mature trees and lush gardens, enhances the building’s organic aesthetic.
The interior design maintains the palace’s refined essence with spacious, light-filled rooms. The central living area features double-height ceilings adorned with custom sculptural light fixtures that mimic natural forms, such as blooming flowers, providing both illumination and visual interest. The layout promotes fluidity between spaces, with each area flowing seamlessly into the next.
The interior palette is dominated by natural, high-quality materials such as warm woods, polished stone, and rich textiles. The furnishings are designed for both comfort and elegance, featuring custom-made pieces that reflect the palace’s overall aesthetic. The color scheme consists of neutral tones, with accents of greenery and gold to enhance the refined feel.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of the palace’s design. The architecture incorporates advanced climate control systems and high-performance insulation, reducing energy consumption. Solar panels on the roof harness renewable energy, while efficient water systems, including rainwater harvesting, support conservation efforts. The design also emphasizes natural ventilation and lighting, significantly reducing reliance on artificial systems. Green spaces within and around the palace improve air quality and provide natural cooling.
The design strategically incorporates patios and courtyards to enhance natural sunlight and ventilation. These open spaces are thoughtfully placed to allow cross-ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling. The patios serve as tranquil retreats, featuring water elements and native vegetation that create a serene ambiance while promoting environmental sustainability.
The landscape design mirrors the palace’s architectural elegance with a combination of formal and organic elements. Terraces, reflective pools, and lush gardens create a serene outdoor environment. The use of native plants ensures water efficiency and supports local biodiversity. The central courtyard, with its expansive water feature, acts as a focal point, offering a space for relaxation and reflection.
Lighting is meticulously planned to highlight the architectural features and enhance the palace’s sophisticated ambiance. Large windows and skylights are strategically positioned to maximize natural daylight, reducing the need for artificial lighting. At night, carefully placed LED fixtures illuminate the palace’s contours and materials, creating a captivating nighttime aesthetic while ensuring energy efficiency.
This palace embodies the pinnacle of sophisticated design, blending timeless architectural elements with modern innovations. The design concept revolves around creating an elegant yet sustainable environment that leverages natural light, ventilation, and cutting-edge materials. The palace features expansive spaces that seamlessly integrate indoor and outdoor living, emphasizing harmony with the natural surroundings.
The design exemplifies the fusion of luxury, elegance and sustainability, setting a new standard for high-end residential design. Through its thoughtful integration of natural light, ventilation, and sustainable practices, the palace not only provides an exquisite living experience but also demonstrates a commitment to environmental stewardship. The result is a timeless architectural masterpiece that offers both comfort and ecological responsibility.
The exterior is distinguished by its graceful curves and extensive use of glass, creating a transparent façade that blurs the lines between indoors and outdoors. The strategic placement of large windows follows the solar path, maximizing natural light while minimizing heat gain. Louvers and overhangs provide effective sun protection, ensuring comfort throughout the day. The exterior materials include reinforced concrete and high-performance glazing, ensuring durability and energy efficiency. Integrated landscaping, including mature trees and lush gardens, enhances the building’s organic aesthetic.
The interior design maintains the palace’s refined essence with spacious, light-filled rooms. The central living area features double-height ceilings adorned with custom sculptural light fixtures that mimic natural forms, such as blooming flowers, providing both illumination and visual interest. The layout promotes fluidity between spaces, with each area flowing seamlessly into the next.
The interior palette is dominated by natural, high-quality materials such as warm woods, polished stone, and rich textiles. The furnishings are designed for both comfort and elegance, featuring custom-made pieces that reflect the palace’s overall aesthetic. The color scheme consists of neutral tones, with accents of greenery and gold to enhance the refined feel.
Sustainability is a cornerstone of the palace’s design. The architecture incorporates advanced climate control systems and high-performance insulation, reducing energy consumption. Solar panels on the roof harness renewable energy, while efficient water systems, including rainwater harvesting, support conservation efforts. The design also emphasizes natural ventilation and lighting, significantly reducing reliance on artificial systems. Green spaces within and around the palace improve air quality and provide natural cooling.
The design strategically incorporates patios and courtyards to enhance natural sunlight and ventilation. These open spaces are thoughtfully placed to allow cross-ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling. The patios serve as tranquil retreats, featuring water elements and native vegetation that create a serene ambiance while promoting environmental sustainability.
The landscape design mirrors the palace’s architectural elegance with a combination of formal and organic elements. Terraces, reflective pools, and lush gardens create a serene outdoor environment. The use of native plants ensures water efficiency and supports local biodiversity. The central courtyard, with its expansive water feature, acts as a focal point, offering a space for relaxation and reflection.
Lighting is meticulously planned to highlight the architectural features and enhance the palace’s sophisticated ambiance. Large windows and skylights are strategically positioned to maximize natural daylight, reducing the need for artificial lighting. At night, carefully placed LED fixtures illuminate the palace’s contours and materials, creating a captivating nighttime aesthetic while ensuring energy efficiency.
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The lobby of TMN Portaviones in Barcelona is conceived as an urban clearing: a transitional space where the intensity of the city dissolves into the calm of a digital forest. The design merges high-tech corporate precision with biophilic immersion, using large-scale media façades and continuous light lines to evoke the experience of walking through a forest at daytime. Every gesture in plan, volume and lighting is oriented toward softening the threshold between exterior and interior, public street and corporate tower.
The project addresses the lobby not only as a reception, but as a spatial interface between users and building systems. Access control, wayfinding, security and branding are integrated into a single fluid landscape. Visual continuity and controlled reflections extend the perceived dimensions of the hall, amplifying the sense of openness while maintaining a clear functional hierarchy.
The lobby develops as a linear nave parallel to the façade, guiding visitors from the main entrance towards the elevator core. Turnstiles, reception desk and waiting areas are aligned along this axis, ensuring intuitive circulation and optimal visibility. The double-height volume at the entrance reinforces the sense of arrival, while the progressive narrowing of the space creates a subtle gradient from public to semi-private zones.
Vertical surfaces are articulated through tall glazed modules and backlit panels that rhythmically echo the trunks of a forest. The access-control line is positioned so as to maintain visual continuity across the entire hall, allowing guests and employees to share the same spatial experience while preserving security protocols.
The material palette balances technological rigor with warm tactility. Large-format stone or porcelain tiles in neutral grey form a robust and continuous floor, while white solid-surface elements sculpt the reception desk and ceiling volumes with sharp, precise edges. These monolithic elements are contrasted by warm timber soffits and cladding, which introduce a natural grain reminiscent of tree canopies and forest floors.
Joints, reveals and shadow gaps are carefully controlled to enhance the perception of floating planes. The reception counter integrates lighting and signage in a single folded volume, eliminating visual noise. Metal finishes on elevator doors and turnstiles are kept in a satin tone, reflecting light softly without generating glare, complementing the digital forest imagery instead of competing with it.
Lighting acts as the main narrative tool of the project. Continuous LED profiles trace the edges of ceilings and walls, describing sinuous lines that recall pathways of light filtering through foliage. Indirect illumination accentuates the sculptural ceiling geometry, avoiding harsh contrasts and promoting visual comfort in a space with extensive glass and reflective surfaces.
The key feature is the large-scale digital façade displaying high-resolution images of a forest in daylight. This media surface operates as an artificial horizon, bringing depth and movement into the lobby. Programmable content allows subtle variations in luminosity and color temperature throughout the day, aligning the interior ambience with circadian rhythms and reinforcing user well-being.
The chromatic palette is purposefully restrained: whites, greys and natural wood tones create a neutral, timeless backdrop. Against this quiet base, the green hues of the digital forest become the true protagonist, infusing the lobby with a vivid yet non-invasive presence. The overall effect is calming and legible, avoiding visual fatigue despite the intensity of the digital content.
Corporate identity is integrated with discretion. Logos and graphic elements appear as part of the architectural composition, embedded in the reception desk and media surfaces rather than superimposed. This approach reinforces a perception of the brand as technologically advanced yet respectful of the environment and user experience.
The project adopts sustainability as a design driver through both active and passive strategies. Extensive use of high-efficiency LEDs with digital control systems reduces energy consumption and allows adaptation of lighting levels to occupancy patterns and natural daylight. The digital forest content is calibrated to operate within low-brightness parameters, minimizing energy demand and light pollution while maintaining visual impact.
Biophilic design principles are central: large-scale natural imagery, warm natural materials and a balanced acoustic treatment collectively support user comfort and psychological well-being. Durable, low-maintenance finishes extend the life cycle of the lobby, reducing the need for replacements and associated embodied energy. Integration of ventilation diffusers within the ceiling geometry ensures uniform air distribution without visual clutter, reinforcing both environmental quality and the overall coherence of the space.
The lobby of TMN Portaviones in Barcelona is conceived as an urban clearing: a transitional space where the intensity of the city dissolves into the calm of a digital forest. The design merges high-tech corporate precision with biophilic immersion, using large-scale media façades and continuous light lines to evoke the experience of walking through a forest at daytime. Every gesture in plan, volume and lighting is oriented toward softening the threshold between exterior and interior, public street and corporate tower.
The project addresses the lobby not only as a reception, but as a spatial interface between users and building systems. Access control, wayfinding, security and branding are integrated into a single fluid landscape. Visual continuity and controlled reflections extend the perceived dimensions of the hall, amplifying the sense of openness while maintaining a clear functional hierarchy.
The lobby develops as a linear nave parallel to the façade, guiding visitors from the main entrance towards the elevator core. Turnstiles, reception desk and waiting areas are aligned along this axis, ensuring intuitive circulation and optimal visibility. The double-height volume at the entrance reinforces the sense of arrival, while the progressive narrowing of the space creates a subtle gradient from public to semi-private zones.
Vertical surfaces are articulated through tall glazed modules and backlit panels that rhythmically echo the trunks of a forest. The access-control line is positioned so as to maintain visual continuity across the entire hall, allowing guests and employees to share the same spatial experience while preserving security protocols.
The material palette balances technological rigor with warm tactility. Large-format stone or porcelain tiles in neutral grey form a robust and continuous floor, while white solid-surface elements sculpt the reception desk and ceiling volumes with sharp, precise edges. These monolithic elements are contrasted by warm timber soffits and cladding, which introduce a natural grain reminiscent of tree canopies and forest floors.
Joints, reveals and shadow gaps are carefully controlled to enhance the perception of floating planes. The reception counter integrates lighting and signage in a single folded volume, eliminating visual noise. Metal finishes on elevator doors and turnstiles are kept in a satin tone, reflecting light softly without generating glare, complementing the digital forest imagery instead of competing with it.
Lighting acts as the main narrative tool of the project. Continuous LED profiles trace the edges of ceilings and walls, describing sinuous lines that recall pathways of light filtering through foliage. Indirect illumination accentuates the sculptural ceiling geometry, avoiding harsh contrasts and promoting visual comfort in a space with extensive glass and reflective surfaces.
The key feature is the large-scale digital façade displaying high-resolution images of a forest in daylight. This media surface operates as an artificial horizon, bringing depth and movement into the lobby. Programmable content allows subtle variations in luminosity and color temperature throughout the day, aligning the interior ambience with circadian rhythms and reinforcing user well-being.
The chromatic palette is purposefully restrained: whites, greys and natural wood tones create a neutral, timeless backdrop. Against this quiet base, the green hues of the digital forest become the true protagonist, infusing the lobby with a vivid yet non-invasive presence. The overall effect is calming and legible, avoiding visual fatigue despite the intensity of the digital content.
Corporate identity is integrated with discretion. Logos and graphic elements appear as part of the architectural composition, embedded in the reception desk and media surfaces rather than superimposed. This approach reinforces a perception of the brand as technologically advanced yet respectful of the environment and user experience.
The project adopts sustainability as a design driver through both active and passive strategies. Extensive use of high-efficiency LEDs with digital control systems reduces energy consumption and allows adaptation of lighting levels to occupancy patterns and natural daylight. The digital forest content is calibrated to operate within low-brightness parameters, minimizing energy demand and light pollution while maintaining visual impact.
Biophilic design principles are central: large-scale natural imagery, warm natural materials and a balanced acoustic treatment collectively support user comfort and psychological well-being. Durable, low-maintenance finishes extend the life cycle of the lobby, reducing the need for replacements and associated embodied energy. Integration of ventilation diffusers within the ceiling geometry ensures uniform air distribution without visual clutter, reinforcing both environmental quality and the overall coherence of the space.
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The AME38 project reinterprets the corporate tower as a luminous, permeable lantern in the Madrid skyline. The design proposes an open, layered workplace where transparency, flexibility and biophilia define the daily experience of users. The façade works as a continuous, rhythmical grid that reveals the interior life of the offices, emphasizing collaboration and movement rather than static, closed-off floors.
The architectural language is deliberately calm and neutral, allowing the corporate identity to appear through light, graphics and subtle color accents. Horizontal floor plates, slender vertical supports and large glass panes create a clean, contemporary image aligned with international corporate standards while remaining rooted in the Mediterranean light conditions of Madrid.
The base of the tower delicately lifts from the ground, generating a shaded, recessed entrance that marks the threshold between urban space and corporate interior. Curved vehicular access and pedestrian paths gently guide users towards the lobby, while landscaped bands of grass and paving create a soft transition from the street to the building.
Nighttime illumination transforms the tower into a visible urban reference, yet the lighting strategy is carefully modulated at lower levels to preserve comfort at the pedestrian scale. The ground floor is conceived as a semi-public interface that can accommodate reception, informal meeting areas and shared amenities, reinforcing the role of the building as a corporate hub open to visitors and collaborators.
Each office floor is designed as an open-plan platform organized around a central structural spine. Workstations are arranged in flexible clusters, optimizing daylight penetration from the fully glazed perimeter. The regular structural grid ensures efficient planning while allowing for future reconfiguration without major interventions.
Support spaces—meeting rooms, focus pods and service cores—are placed strategically to break the depth of the floor plate and generate clear circulation loops. The circular meeting capsule visible in the interior images exemplifies this approach: a freestanding, acoustically controlled volume that introduces a sculptural element within the open workspace while providing privacy for concentrated work or confidential conversations.
The interior palette is based on warm neutrals: light-toned flooring, white ceilings and timber accents on furniture and wall cladding. This restrained scheme highlights natural light and enhances visual continuity between different departments. Linear recessed lighting integrated into the ceiling system reinforces perspective and guides movement along the corridors.
Glass partitions are extensively used to separate meeting rooms and managerial offices, maintaining acoustic control without sacrificing visual openness. Soft furnishings, indoor plants and curated shelving systems in lounge areas bring domestic comfort into the corporate environment, encouraging informal interaction and longer, more pleasant stays in the workspace.
Sustainability criteria are integrated from the envelope to the interior fit-out. The fully glazed façade, while visually transparent, is understood as a high-performance skin with selective coatings, solar control and optimized insulation to reduce HVAC loads in Madrid’s climate. Floor-to-ceiling glazing maximizes natural daylight, decreasing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime hours.
Interior layouts favour cross-ventilation and visual connection to the exterior, supporting employee well-being. The use of durable, low-maintenance materials extends the life cycle of finishes, while modular furniture and demountable partitions allow floors to be adapted with minimal waste generation. Plant integration, access to light and the provision of diverse work settings—formal, informal, individual and collaborative—contribute to a healthier, more sustainable corporate culture for AME38.
The AME38 project reinterprets the corporate tower as a luminous, permeable lantern in the Madrid skyline. The design proposes an open, layered workplace where transparency, flexibility and biophilia define the daily experience of users. The façade works as a continuous, rhythmical grid that reveals the interior life of the offices, emphasizing collaboration and movement rather than static, closed-off floors.
The architectural language is deliberately calm and neutral, allowing the corporate identity to appear through light, graphics and subtle color accents. Horizontal floor plates, slender vertical supports and large glass panes create a clean, contemporary image aligned with international corporate standards while remaining rooted in the Mediterranean light conditions of Madrid.
The base of the tower delicately lifts from the ground, generating a shaded, recessed entrance that marks the threshold between urban space and corporate interior. Curved vehicular access and pedestrian paths gently guide users towards the lobby, while landscaped bands of grass and paving create a soft transition from the street to the building.
Nighttime illumination transforms the tower into a visible urban reference, yet the lighting strategy is carefully modulated at lower levels to preserve comfort at the pedestrian scale. The ground floor is conceived as a semi-public interface that can accommodate reception, informal meeting areas and shared amenities, reinforcing the role of the building as a corporate hub open to visitors and collaborators.
Each office floor is designed as an open-plan platform organized around a central structural spine. Workstations are arranged in flexible clusters, optimizing daylight penetration from the fully glazed perimeter. The regular structural grid ensures efficient planning while allowing for future reconfiguration without major interventions.
Support spaces—meeting rooms, focus pods and service cores—are placed strategically to break the depth of the floor plate and generate clear circulation loops. The circular meeting capsule visible in the interior images exemplifies this approach: a freestanding, acoustically controlled volume that introduces a sculptural element within the open workspace while providing privacy for concentrated work or confidential conversations.
The interior palette is based on warm neutrals: light-toned flooring, white ceilings and timber accents on furniture and wall cladding. This restrained scheme highlights natural light and enhances visual continuity between different departments. Linear recessed lighting integrated into the ceiling system reinforces perspective and guides movement along the corridors.
Glass partitions are extensively used to separate meeting rooms and managerial offices, maintaining acoustic control without sacrificing visual openness. Soft furnishings, indoor plants and curated shelving systems in lounge areas bring domestic comfort into the corporate environment, encouraging informal interaction and longer, more pleasant stays in the workspace.
Sustainability criteria are integrated from the envelope to the interior fit-out. The fully glazed façade, while visually transparent, is understood as a high-performance skin with selective coatings, solar control and optimized insulation to reduce HVAC loads in Madrid’s climate. Floor-to-ceiling glazing maximizes natural daylight, decreasing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime hours.
Interior layouts favour cross-ventilation and visual connection to the exterior, supporting employee well-being. The use of durable, low-maintenance materials extends the life cycle of finishes, while modular furniture and demountable partitions allow floors to be adapted with minimal waste generation. Plant integration, access to light and the provision of diverse work settings—formal, informal, individual and collaborative—contribute to a healthier, more sustainable corporate culture for AME38.
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The Naturgy AME38 Auditorium is meticulously crafted to embody a sophisticated yet functional design ethos, tailored for corporate presentations and large-scale meetings. The concept revolves around creating an engaging environment that fosters communication and collaboration. The design leverages clean lines and integrated technology to create a modern and efficient space that promotes user comfort and interaction.
The auditorium is designed with a tiered seating layout to optimize sightlines and acoustics, ensuring that each attendee has an unobstructed view and can hear presentations without echo or distortion. The strategic placement of the stage and dual screens facilitates seamless presentations, catering to both in-person and remote audiences. The incorporation of adjustable lighting and acoustic panels enhances the adaptability of the space to various event types, from lectures to multimedia presentations.
A harmonious blend of natural wood and textile elements characterizes the material palette, promoting a sense of warmth and elegance. The wood paneling on the walls not only serves as an aesthetic feature but also enhances the room's acoustics. High-quality, durable carpeting in the seating areas provides comfort and noise reduction, while the blue upholstered chairs add a vibrant pop of color that contrasts effectively with the subdued tones of the wood and carpet.
Lighting plays a pivotal role in the design of the Naturgy AME38 Auditorium. The use of continuous LED strips embedded in the ceiling creates a futuristic and dynamic ambiance. These lighting elements are not only decorative but functional, offering various illumination levels to suit different types of events and presentations. The overall lighting scheme is designed to reduce eye strain and improve the audience's focus.
The design incorporates several sustainability features to minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy efficiency. LED lighting fixtures are used throughout the auditorium, significantly reducing power consumption compared to traditional lighting solutions. The choice of materials, such as sustainably sourced wood and recyclable carpet tiles, reflects a commitment to eco-friendly design principles. Additionally, the HVAC system is optimized for energy efficiency, featuring advanced filtration and ventilation mechanisms to ensure optimal air quality with minimal energy use.
The auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, including high-resolution screens, digital interfaces, and wireless connectivity options that support a wide range of multimedia formats and remote conferencing tools. This integration ensures that the space is well-suited for today’s digital and global business environment, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across different platforms and locations.
In conclusion, the Naturgy AME38 Auditorium exemplifies a modern approach to corporate space design, blending aesthetic appeal with functional excellence and sustainability. Its thoughtful layout, material selection, and technological features make it a leading example of contemporary interior design in a corporate context.
The Naturgy AME38 Auditorium is meticulously crafted to embody a sophisticated yet functional design ethos, tailored for corporate presentations and large-scale meetings. The concept revolves around creating an engaging environment that fosters communication and collaboration. The design leverages clean lines and integrated technology to create a modern and efficient space that promotes user comfort and interaction.
The auditorium is designed with a tiered seating layout to optimize sightlines and acoustics, ensuring that each attendee has an unobstructed view and can hear presentations without echo or distortion. The strategic placement of the stage and dual screens facilitates seamless presentations, catering to both in-person and remote audiences. The incorporation of adjustable lighting and acoustic panels enhances the adaptability of the space to various event types, from lectures to multimedia presentations.
A harmonious blend of natural wood and textile elements characterizes the material palette, promoting a sense of warmth and elegance. The wood paneling on the walls not only serves as an aesthetic feature but also enhances the room's acoustics. High-quality, durable carpeting in the seating areas provides comfort and noise reduction, while the blue upholstered chairs add a vibrant pop of color that contrasts effectively with the subdued tones of the wood and carpet.
Lighting plays a pivotal role in the design of the Naturgy AME38 Auditorium. The use of continuous LED strips embedded in the ceiling creates a futuristic and dynamic ambiance. These lighting elements are not only decorative but functional, offering various illumination levels to suit different types of events and presentations. The overall lighting scheme is designed to reduce eye strain and improve the audience's focus.
The design incorporates several sustainability features to minimize environmental impact while maximizing energy efficiency. LED lighting fixtures are used throughout the auditorium, significantly reducing power consumption compared to traditional lighting solutions. The choice of materials, such as sustainably sourced wood and recyclable carpet tiles, reflects a commitment to eco-friendly design principles. Additionally, the HVAC system is optimized for energy efficiency, featuring advanced filtration and ventilation mechanisms to ensure optimal air quality with minimal energy use.
The auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art audiovisual technology, including high-resolution screens, digital interfaces, and wireless connectivity options that support a wide range of multimedia formats and remote conferencing tools. This integration ensures that the space is well-suited for today’s digital and global business environment, facilitating effective communication and collaboration across different platforms and locations.
In conclusion, the Naturgy AME38 Auditorium exemplifies a modern approach to corporate space design, blending aesthetic appeal with functional excellence and sustainability. Its thoughtful layout, material selection, and technological features make it a leading example of contemporary interior design in a corporate context.
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The project in Estepona is conceived as a terraced Mediterranean resort that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape. The buildings cascade gently along the natural slope, allowing each level to enjoy unobstructed sea views while creating a sequence of planted horizontal strata. The design prioritizes outdoor living, extending the domestic space onto generous balconies, roof gardens and intermediate terraces. Architecture here acts as a stepped topography in itself, offering multiple layers of shade, greenery and social interaction, tuned to the climate of the Costa del Sol.
The formal language combines fluid, white horizontal ribbons with more rectilinear glazed volumes. Continuous balconies wrap the façades, occasionally folding into sculptural exterior staircases that connect levels and activate the frontage. The upper roofs are crowned with light pergola structures and tensile shade elements, generating a distinctive skyline and controlling solar gain. Large floor-to-ceiling glazing reinforces the indoor–outdoor relationship, while the fragmented massing breaks down the apparent scale of the ensemble into smaller, human-scaled clusters.
A Mediterranean palette underpins the material strategy: smooth white render for the balcony ribbons, warm timber or wood-tone cladding around openings, and clear glass balustrades that maintain visual continuity to the horizon. The base of the building is anchored by a stone plinth in natural tones, linking the architecture to the terrain and providing textural contrast. The overall chromatic composition of whites, beiges and greens reflects the surrounding coastal landscape, with dark window frames adding depth and precision to the façade composition.
Vegetation is deployed as an essential architectural layer rather than a mere complement. Continuous planter bands along the balconies create a green edge to every level, softening the building contours and providing privacy filters between units. The ground plane is treated as a naturalized park with local shrubs, grasses and rocks that echo the existing topography. Roof terraces function as elevated gardens and community belvederes, reinforcing the perception of a building embedded within a lush hillside rather than an object placed on it.
Environmental performance is addressed through both passive and active measures. The deep balconies and pergolas provide effective solar shading, reducing cooling loads in the hot season while still admitting winter sun. Extensive greenery contributes to microclimatic comfort, evapotranspiration and improved air quality, while also offering additional insulation to the envelope. The roof structures can host photovoltaic panels aligned with the pergola geometry, optimizing solar capture without visual clutter. Water-efficient planting and potential rainwater harvesting support responsible irrigation, and the porosity of the layout encourages natural cross-ventilation through each dwelling.
The staggered configuration ensures that each apartment benefits from generous terraces oriented toward the views, with living spaces flowing directly onto outdoor rooms. Circulation is clearly expressed on the façades through external stairways and ramps, animating the elevations and facilitating intuitive wayfinding. Shared rooftop decks and intermediate communal terraces provide spaces for sunbathing, relaxation and social activities, always framed by greenery. Parking and service areas are discreetly placed at the perimeter, preserving the central landscape as a pedestrian-friendly environment.
The project in Estepona is conceived as a terraced Mediterranean resort that dissolves the boundary between architecture and landscape. The buildings cascade gently along the natural slope, allowing each level to enjoy unobstructed sea views while creating a sequence of planted horizontal strata. The design prioritizes outdoor living, extending the domestic space onto generous balconies, roof gardens and intermediate terraces. Architecture here acts as a stepped topography in itself, offering multiple layers of shade, greenery and social interaction, tuned to the climate of the Costa del Sol.
The formal language combines fluid, white horizontal ribbons with more rectilinear glazed volumes. Continuous balconies wrap the façades, occasionally folding into sculptural exterior staircases that connect levels and activate the frontage. The upper roofs are crowned with light pergola structures and tensile shade elements, generating a distinctive skyline and controlling solar gain. Large floor-to-ceiling glazing reinforces the indoor–outdoor relationship, while the fragmented massing breaks down the apparent scale of the ensemble into smaller, human-scaled clusters.
A Mediterranean palette underpins the material strategy: smooth white render for the balcony ribbons, warm timber or wood-tone cladding around openings, and clear glass balustrades that maintain visual continuity to the horizon. The base of the building is anchored by a stone plinth in natural tones, linking the architecture to the terrain and providing textural contrast. The overall chromatic composition of whites, beiges and greens reflects the surrounding coastal landscape, with dark window frames adding depth and precision to the façade composition.
Vegetation is deployed as an essential architectural layer rather than a mere complement. Continuous planter bands along the balconies create a green edge to every level, softening the building contours and providing privacy filters between units. The ground plane is treated as a naturalized park with local shrubs, grasses and rocks that echo the existing topography. Roof terraces function as elevated gardens and community belvederes, reinforcing the perception of a building embedded within a lush hillside rather than an object placed on it.
Environmental performance is addressed through both passive and active measures. The deep balconies and pergolas provide effective solar shading, reducing cooling loads in the hot season while still admitting winter sun. Extensive greenery contributes to microclimatic comfort, evapotranspiration and improved air quality, while also offering additional insulation to the envelope. The roof structures can host photovoltaic panels aligned with the pergola geometry, optimizing solar capture without visual clutter. Water-efficient planting and potential rainwater harvesting support responsible irrigation, and the porosity of the layout encourages natural cross-ventilation through each dwelling.
The staggered configuration ensures that each apartment benefits from generous terraces oriented toward the views, with living spaces flowing directly onto outdoor rooms. Circulation is clearly expressed on the façades through external stairways and ramps, animating the elevations and facilitating intuitive wayfinding. Shared rooftop decks and intermediate communal terraces provide spaces for sunbathing, relaxation and social activities, always framed by greenery. Parking and service areas are discreetly placed at the perimeter, preserving the central landscape as a pedestrian-friendly environment.
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The architectural vision for this complex is an embodiment of fluid motion and human interaction, rendered through sweeping curves and modular forms. The structure's conceptual underpinning lies in fostering a symbiotic relationship between individuality and community. It employs a visual language that speaks to a rhythmic fluidity, juxtaposing the rectilinear rigidity of urban landscapes with organic shapes that allude to the ebb and flow of city life.
In its exterior, the building presents a facade that blends stark modern materials with dynamic design. The curvature, snaking its way up and around the towers, acts as a visual and functional connector, promoting a sense of continuity within the complex. Glass and steel dominate, arranged in a grid-like matrix that emphasizes verticality and order, while the infusion of wood elements disrupts this order, adding a touch of nature's unpredictability.
Balconies protrude from the facade in a regular pattern, offering residents their private outdoor sanctuaries and enhancing the facade's texture. These outdoor spaces serve not just for leisure but also as energy modulators, contributing to the building’s passive solar design by providing shade and reducing heat gain.
Material selection articulates a narrative of sustainability and aesthetic longevity. Glass, with its reflective and transparent qualities, facilitates an abundance of natural light within the interiors and acts as a mirror for the changing skies. Concrete and steel provide the necessary strength and durability, essential for high-density urban living. Timber elements introduce an organic touch, softening the modern edges with their inherent warmth.
The color palette is intentionally subdued, comprising mostly earth tones that visually anchor the building within its environment. These choices are not merely stylistic but also practical, aiming to reduce maintenance requirements and reflect the urban landscape’s hues.
Sustainability is woven into the very fabric of the complex. The building's design includes green roofs and living walls that serve to mitigate urban heat, filter pollutants, and reduce stormwater runoff. These features, combined with the strategic placement of balconies, improve the microclimate around the building, while also providing aesthetic green vistas for residents.
Communal spaces within the complex exude openness and connectivity. The ground floor merges seamlessly with the streetscape, inviting residents and the public into a shared experience. The ample use of glass here establishes a visual continuity with the outdoor environment. Upper-level common areas, including terraces and pool decks, offer a communal haven, fostering interactions among residents.
These spaces are adorned with minimalist, yet comfortable furniture, and interspersed with greenery, ensuring that the connection with nature is ever-present. The design of these areas indicates a clear intent to serve as social condensers, where organic interactions can flourish amidst the backdrop of city life.
In summary, this architectural endeavor is a celebration of modern living, where each design decision from macro to micro scale serves a dual purpose of utility and aesthetic. The complex stands as a testament to the possibilities of contemporary urban architecture - a space where community thrives within the embrace of sustainable design.
The architectural vision for this complex is an embodiment of fluid motion and human interaction, rendered through sweeping curves and modular forms. The structure's conceptual underpinning lies in fostering a symbiotic relationship between individuality and community. It employs a visual language that speaks to a rhythmic fluidity, juxtaposing the rectilinear rigidity of urban landscapes with organic shapes that allude to the ebb and flow of city life.
In its exterior, the building presents a facade that blends stark modern materials with dynamic design. The curvature, snaking its way up and around the towers, acts as a visual and functional connector, promoting a sense of continuity within the complex. Glass and steel dominate, arranged in a grid-like matrix that emphasizes verticality and order, while the infusion of wood elements disrupts this order, adding a touch of nature's unpredictability.
Balconies protrude from the facade in a regular pattern, offering residents their private outdoor sanctuaries and enhancing the facade's texture. These outdoor spaces serve not just for leisure but also as energy modulators, contributing to the building’s passive solar design by providing shade and reducing heat gain.
Material selection articulates a narrative of sustainability and aesthetic longevity. Glass, with its reflective and transparent qualities, facilitates an abundance of natural light within the interiors and acts as a mirror for the changing skies. Concrete and steel provide the necessary strength and durability, essential for high-density urban living. Timber elements introduce an organic touch, softening the modern edges with their inherent warmth.
The color palette is intentionally subdued, comprising mostly earth tones that visually anchor the building within its environment. These choices are not merely stylistic but also practical, aiming to reduce maintenance requirements and reflect the urban landscape’s hues.
Sustainability is woven into the very fabric of the complex. The building's design includes green roofs and living walls that serve to mitigate urban heat, filter pollutants, and reduce stormwater runoff. These features, combined with the strategic placement of balconies, improve the microclimate around the building, while also providing aesthetic green vistas for residents.
Communal spaces within the complex exude openness and connectivity. The ground floor merges seamlessly with the streetscape, inviting residents and the public into a shared experience. The ample use of glass here establishes a visual continuity with the outdoor environment. Upper-level common areas, including terraces and pool decks, offer a communal haven, fostering interactions among residents.
These spaces are adorned with minimalist, yet comfortable furniture, and interspersed with greenery, ensuring that the connection with nature is ever-present. The design of these areas indicates a clear intent to serve as social condensers, where organic interactions can flourish amidst the backdrop of city life.
In summary, this architectural endeavor is a celebration of modern living, where each design decision from macro to micro scale serves a dual purpose of utility and aesthetic. The complex stands as a testament to the possibilities of contemporary urban architecture - a space where community thrives within the embrace of sustainable design.
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The LL331 Lobby in Barcelona is conceived as a contemporary corporate threshold that merges technology, material warmth and urban permeability. The design seeks to express the identity of a high-performance office building through a clear, sculptural composition of elements: a monolithic reception desk, luminous ceiling lines and cylindrical structural volumes. The lobby acts as a calibrated filter between city and workplace, orchestrating flows of people with an architecture that communicates precision, innovation and openness.
The spatial narrative is built around three layers: the urban front with its transparent revolving doors, the security and access-control core, and the reception and waiting areas framed by a green backdrop. These layers are visually unified by a continuous timber slatted ceiling and an expressive light sculpture that traces a dynamic trajectory above the central axis, evoking data flows or sound waves.
The layout prioritizes efficient circulation and intuitive wayfinding. A fully glazed entrance zone maximizes visual continuity with the street, inviting users into a generous vestibule before transitioning into the controlled lobby interior. The cylindrical cores operate as both structural and spatial anchors, subtly guiding visitor movement around them and framing direct lines of sight toward the reception desk.
The access-control gates are aligned orthogonally with the main facade, forming a clear, linear threshold that separates public and semi-public domains. Their positioning in front of the reception ensures supervision while preserving a sense of openness. Secondary waiting and informal meeting pockets are located to the sides, where circulation slows down and acoustic comfort increases.
The material palette combines tactile natural finishes with refined metallic and glass surfaces to balance warmth and corporate sophistication. The continuous timber slat ceiling introduces a domestic scale overhead, improving acoustics and visually elongating the space. Its linear geometry is echoed in the integrated lighting tracks, reinforcing depth and direction.
The reception desk is executed in a light grey stone with a faceted geometry, producing a crystalline, sculptural presence. Underlit plinths and recessed base details create a floating effect that reduces the perceived mass of the element. Brushed stainless steel in the access gates and column claddings adds a technical, precise character, while large-format porcelain or stone flooring ensures durability and easy maintenance.
Lighting plays a central role in articulating the brand identity of LL331. A custom, sinuous light sculpture suspended above the reception axis becomes the visual signature of the lobby, translating the company’s dynamism into a three-dimensional luminous gesture. Integrated linear luminaires in the ceiling slats and column crowns provide uniform ambient light without visual clutter.
Vertical surfaces are carefully illuminated to emphasize depth: the green wall behind the desk receives grazing light that accentuates texture, while the black glossy volumes at the perimeter reflect and multiply light, amplifying the perceived space. The LL331 logotype appears as a backlit element embedded within the green wall, clearly legible from the entrance and reinforcing orientation.
Sustainability is addressed through both visible and invisible strategies. The vertical green wall behind the reception contributes to improved indoor air quality, microclimatic regulation and acoustic absorption, while also introducing a biophilic component that softens the technological character of the lobby. Plant species are selected for low maintenance and adaptability to interior conditions.
Energy-efficient LED lighting, presence and daylight sensors reduce consumption by adapting levels to real occupancy and natural light. The high degree of facade transparency optimizes daylight penetration, decreasing reliance on artificial illumination during daytime. Durable, low-emission materials are specified for floors, wall claddings and sealants, supporting a healthy indoor environment and reducing life-cycle impacts. The overall design is conceived to age gracefully, minimizing the need for future replacements and associated resource use.
The LL331 Lobby in Barcelona is conceived as a contemporary corporate threshold that merges technology, material warmth and urban permeability. The design seeks to express the identity of a high-performance office building through a clear, sculptural composition of elements: a monolithic reception desk, luminous ceiling lines and cylindrical structural volumes. The lobby acts as a calibrated filter between city and workplace, orchestrating flows of people with an architecture that communicates precision, innovation and openness.
The spatial narrative is built around three layers: the urban front with its transparent revolving doors, the security and access-control core, and the reception and waiting areas framed by a green backdrop. These layers are visually unified by a continuous timber slatted ceiling and an expressive light sculpture that traces a dynamic trajectory above the central axis, evoking data flows or sound waves.
The layout prioritizes efficient circulation and intuitive wayfinding. A fully glazed entrance zone maximizes visual continuity with the street, inviting users into a generous vestibule before transitioning into the controlled lobby interior. The cylindrical cores operate as both structural and spatial anchors, subtly guiding visitor movement around them and framing direct lines of sight toward the reception desk.
The access-control gates are aligned orthogonally with the main facade, forming a clear, linear threshold that separates public and semi-public domains. Their positioning in front of the reception ensures supervision while preserving a sense of openness. Secondary waiting and informal meeting pockets are located to the sides, where circulation slows down and acoustic comfort increases.
The material palette combines tactile natural finishes with refined metallic and glass surfaces to balance warmth and corporate sophistication. The continuous timber slat ceiling introduces a domestic scale overhead, improving acoustics and visually elongating the space. Its linear geometry is echoed in the integrated lighting tracks, reinforcing depth and direction.
The reception desk is executed in a light grey stone with a faceted geometry, producing a crystalline, sculptural presence. Underlit plinths and recessed base details create a floating effect that reduces the perceived mass of the element. Brushed stainless steel in the access gates and column claddings adds a technical, precise character, while large-format porcelain or stone flooring ensures durability and easy maintenance.
Lighting plays a central role in articulating the brand identity of LL331. A custom, sinuous light sculpture suspended above the reception axis becomes the visual signature of the lobby, translating the company’s dynamism into a three-dimensional luminous gesture. Integrated linear luminaires in the ceiling slats and column crowns provide uniform ambient light without visual clutter.
Vertical surfaces are carefully illuminated to emphasize depth: the green wall behind the desk receives grazing light that accentuates texture, while the black glossy volumes at the perimeter reflect and multiply light, amplifying the perceived space. The LL331 logotype appears as a backlit element embedded within the green wall, clearly legible from the entrance and reinforcing orientation.
Sustainability is addressed through both visible and invisible strategies. The vertical green wall behind the reception contributes to improved indoor air quality, microclimatic regulation and acoustic absorption, while also introducing a biophilic component that softens the technological character of the lobby. Plant species are selected for low maintenance and adaptability to interior conditions.
Energy-efficient LED lighting, presence and daylight sensors reduce consumption by adapting levels to real occupancy and natural light. The high degree of facade transparency optimizes daylight penetration, decreasing reliance on artificial illumination during daytime. Durable, low-emission materials are specified for floors, wall claddings and sealants, supporting a healthy indoor environment and reducing life-cycle impacts. The overall design is conceived to age gracefully, minimizing the need for future replacements and associated resource use.
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The design of the NBA Store in London translates the dynamism of a basketball arena into a retail interior, creating an immersive brand experience rather than a conventional shop. Spatial composition, lighting, graphics and materiality are orchestrated to evoke the sensation of stepping courtside, placing visitors at the center of the game. The store becomes an urban pavilion celebrating NBA culture, where circulation follows the logic of the court and product is displayed as if it were athletic equipment ready for play.
The concept is based on clarity of identity: every surface, from floor graphics to ceiling ribbons, communicates the language of basketball. Large-scale player imagery and league iconography act as architectural elements, visually “anchoring” zones and guiding customers across the space. The aim is to balance spectacle with legible merchandising, ensuring that emotional engagement supports rather than competes with retail performance.
The plan is organized around a central court-inspired axis that structures the main flow. A full-court graphic, integrated into the floor finish, subtly delineates primary routes and pause points. Perimeter walls are dedicated to team-specific collections, while freestanding gondolas articulate secondary paths and create smaller “pockets” for focused browsing. This hierarchy of open and more intimate areas supports both quick purchases and longer, exploratory visits.
Key sightlines are carefully controlled: on entry, the view terminates on a strong visual icon, typically a player graphic or illuminated logo wall. Circulation curves gently around the court lines, encouraging movement while avoiding visual clutter. High-demand categories such as jerseys and footwear occupy the most visible positions along this spine, with accessories and memorabilia layered deeper into the layout, encouraging progressive discovery.
The material palette juxtaposes dark, technical surfaces with vivid brand colors. Black ceilings, columns and metal fixtures create a neutral, almost theatrical background, allowing the saturated blues, reds and yellows of the NBA identity and team jerseys to stand out. Perforated metal panels and wire-mesh backdrops reference locker-room and arena railings, reinforcing the sports infrastructure aesthetic.
Flooring combines resilient sports-like finishes in blue and hardwood-effect areas, echoing the visual language of a professional court. This not only reinforces the concept but also provides robust performance for high-traffic retail environments. Linear LED strips and adjustable track lighting are deployed to model the space much like arena lighting, with accent beams focused on key merchandise walls and vertical graphic panels. Controlled contrast enhances product legibility while creating a sense of depth and drama.
Merchandising systems are designed as modular frames that can quickly adapt to changing collections, playoffs or special events. Jerseys are displayed frontally at eye level on continuous rails, creating a rhythmic backdrop of color blocks representing different teams. Below, integrated cabinetry provides concealed storage and a solid visual base, grounding the vertical display.
Overhead, a band of illuminated team logos runs along the perimeter, acting as a continuous frieze that orients visitors and celebrates league diversity. Large-scale player graphics and digital screens punctuate these sequences, enabling storytelling, highlights and campaign content. This layered branding strategy ensures that the environment remains fresh and responsive while maintaining a coherent architectural framework.
Sustainability is addressed through material selection, lighting strategy and long-term flexibility. Fixtures are predominantly metal and engineered board, chosen for durability, high recyclability and ease of reconfiguration, reducing the need for future fit-out waste. Finishes are specified with high abrasion resistance and, where possible, low-VOC coatings to promote healthier indoor air quality.
The lighting scheme relies on high-efficiency LED technology with controllable drivers, minimizing energy consumption while allowing scenes to adapt to daylight levels, events or promotional periods. Concentrating graphic expression in interchangeable panels and digital media reduces the environmental footprint associated with frequent rebranding. The robust, modular design extends the life cycle of the interior, supporting both sustainable operation and evolving retail narratives.
The design of the NBA Store in London translates the dynamism of a basketball arena into a retail interior, creating an immersive brand experience rather than a conventional shop. Spatial composition, lighting, graphics and materiality are orchestrated to evoke the sensation of stepping courtside, placing visitors at the center of the game. The store becomes an urban pavilion celebrating NBA culture, where circulation follows the logic of the court and product is displayed as if it were athletic equipment ready for play.
The concept is based on clarity of identity: every surface, from floor graphics to ceiling ribbons, communicates the language of basketball. Large-scale player imagery and league iconography act as architectural elements, visually “anchoring” zones and guiding customers across the space. The aim is to balance spectacle with legible merchandising, ensuring that emotional engagement supports rather than competes with retail performance.
The plan is organized around a central court-inspired axis that structures the main flow. A full-court graphic, integrated into the floor finish, subtly delineates primary routes and pause points. Perimeter walls are dedicated to team-specific collections, while freestanding gondolas articulate secondary paths and create smaller “pockets” for focused browsing. This hierarchy of open and more intimate areas supports both quick purchases and longer, exploratory visits.
Key sightlines are carefully controlled: on entry, the view terminates on a strong visual icon, typically a player graphic or illuminated logo wall. Circulation curves gently around the court lines, encouraging movement while avoiding visual clutter. High-demand categories such as jerseys and footwear occupy the most visible positions along this spine, with accessories and memorabilia layered deeper into the layout, encouraging progressive discovery.
The material palette juxtaposes dark, technical surfaces with vivid brand colors. Black ceilings, columns and metal fixtures create a neutral, almost theatrical background, allowing the saturated blues, reds and yellows of the NBA identity and team jerseys to stand out. Perforated metal panels and wire-mesh backdrops reference locker-room and arena railings, reinforcing the sports infrastructure aesthetic.
Flooring combines resilient sports-like finishes in blue and hardwood-effect areas, echoing the visual language of a professional court. This not only reinforces the concept but also provides robust performance for high-traffic retail environments. Linear LED strips and adjustable track lighting are deployed to model the space much like arena lighting, with accent beams focused on key merchandise walls and vertical graphic panels. Controlled contrast enhances product legibility while creating a sense of depth and drama.
Merchandising systems are designed as modular frames that can quickly adapt to changing collections, playoffs or special events. Jerseys are displayed frontally at eye level on continuous rails, creating a rhythmic backdrop of color blocks representing different teams. Below, integrated cabinetry provides concealed storage and a solid visual base, grounding the vertical display.
Overhead, a band of illuminated team logos runs along the perimeter, acting as a continuous frieze that orients visitors and celebrates league diversity. Large-scale player graphics and digital screens punctuate these sequences, enabling storytelling, highlights and campaign content. This layered branding strategy ensures that the environment remains fresh and responsive while maintaining a coherent architectural framework.
Sustainability is addressed through material selection, lighting strategy and long-term flexibility. Fixtures are predominantly metal and engineered board, chosen for durability, high recyclability and ease of reconfiguration, reducing the need for future fit-out waste. Finishes are specified with high abrasion resistance and, where possible, low-VOC coatings to promote healthier indoor air quality.
The lighting scheme relies on high-efficiency LED technology with controllable drivers, minimizing energy consumption while allowing scenes to adapt to daylight levels, events or promotional periods. Concentrating graphic expression in interchangeable panels and digital media reduces the environmental footprint associated with frequent rebranding. The robust, modular design extends the life cycle of the interior, supporting both sustainable operation and evolving retail narratives.
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Tulum Plaza Sur is a contemporary commercial-hospitality hybrid development that embodies the ethos of circular architecture through the adaptive reuse of shipping containers. Located in the tropical context of Tulum, Mexico, this structure responds to both environmental and cultural contexts with a raw, honest material language and a bold structural rhythm. The design celebrates modularity and prefabrication. The recycled containers form the core volumetric units, arranged in a stacked linear configuration across three levels. The ground level houses commercial spaces, conceived as flexible retail modules that activate the street frontage, while the upper two levels accommodate hotel suites offering a balance of privacy and openness. The architectural concept was to create a low-impact, modular complex that could be constructed rapidly and disassembled or modified with minimal environmental footprint.
The building presents a rhythmic facade composed of exposed structural frames and diagonal wooden slats that function as sunbreakers. These slats are not only an aesthetic gesture, giving the elevation dynamic texture, but also perform an environmental role, reducing solar gain in Tulum’s hot climate. The material palette is anchored in its commitment to sustainability and regional expression. Corten-style steel elements echo the patina of time, while locally sourced tropical wood brings warmth and organic tactility. The containers themselves—painted and insulated—retain their industrial geometry but are softened with natural materials and shading devices. The slanted concrete fins reinforce the structural modularity while serving as expressive brise-soleils and lateral supports.
The exploded axonometric drawing reveals a clear and efficient modular assembly. Each floor is defined by a consistent container grid, which facilitates repetition in planning and construction. Circulation cores—staircases and access corridors—are positioned laterally and to the rear, maximizing usable frontage and natural ventilation for each unit. The retail level is fully glazed at street level, allowing visibility and openness, ideal for commercial interaction. Hotel suites above are provided with private balconies set behind the wooden lattice, ensuring both shade and filtered views. Overhangs and extended eaves on the top level provide additional passive cooling, vital in the tropical climate.
This project embodies key principles of circular architecture by reusing industrial materials—most notably shipping containers—thus reducing demand for new construction resources. The structure is highly modular, allowing for adaptability over time. Passive cooling techniques are employed through orientation, shading systems, cross-ventilation, and thermal insulation strategies applied to the metal containers. Rainwater harvesting systems and potential integration of solar panels (suggested by roof form and context) enhance environmental performance. Wood cladding is likely sourced from renewable forests, and minimal ground excavation respects the natural permeability of the site.
The axonometric breakdown clearly communicates a layered, prefabricated approach: base slab foundation, modular steel framework, infilled containers, and panelized façades. Each component is dimensionally coordinated for efficient assembly and future disassembly, reinforcing the circular concept. The open steel frame not only defines structural support but also allows for architectural expression through diagonal bracing and shading elements. This construction logic ensures minimal site disturbance and rapid on-site erection, making it an ideal strategy for developing areas with growing tourism demand but sensitive ecological surroundings.
DIRSA
Tulum Plaza Sur is a contemporary commercial-hospitality hybrid development that embodies the ethos of circular architecture through the adaptive reuse of shipping containers. Located in the tropical context of Tulum, Mexico, this structure responds to both environmental and cultural contexts with a raw, honest material language and a bold structural rhythm. The design celebrates modularity and prefabrication. The recycled containers form the core volumetric units, arranged in a stacked linear configuration across three levels. The ground level houses commercial spaces, conceived as flexible retail modules that activate the street frontage, while the upper two levels accommodate hotel suites offering a balance of privacy and openness. The architectural concept was to create a low-impact, modular complex that could be constructed rapidly and disassembled or modified with minimal environmental footprint.
The building presents a rhythmic facade composed of exposed structural frames and diagonal wooden slats that function as sunbreakers. These slats are not only an aesthetic gesture, giving the elevation dynamic texture, but also perform an environmental role, reducing solar gain in Tulum’s hot climate. The material palette is anchored in its commitment to sustainability and regional expression. Corten-style steel elements echo the patina of time, while locally sourced tropical wood brings warmth and organic tactility. The containers themselves—painted and insulated—retain their industrial geometry but are softened with natural materials and shading devices. The slanted concrete fins reinforce the structural modularity while serving as expressive brise-soleils and lateral supports.
The exploded axonometric drawing reveals a clear and efficient modular assembly. Each floor is defined by a consistent container grid, which facilitates repetition in planning and construction. Circulation cores—staircases and access corridors—are positioned laterally and to the rear, maximizing usable frontage and natural ventilation for each unit. The retail level is fully glazed at street level, allowing visibility and openness, ideal for commercial interaction. Hotel suites above are provided with private balconies set behind the wooden lattice, ensuring both shade and filtered views. Overhangs and extended eaves on the top level provide additional passive cooling, vital in the tropical climate.
This project embodies key principles of circular architecture by reusing industrial materials—most notably shipping containers—thus reducing demand for new construction resources. The structure is highly modular, allowing for adaptability over time. Passive cooling techniques are employed through orientation, shading systems, cross-ventilation, and thermal insulation strategies applied to the metal containers. Rainwater harvesting systems and potential integration of solar panels (suggested by roof form and context) enhance environmental performance. Wood cladding is likely sourced from renewable forests, and minimal ground excavation respects the natural permeability of the site.
The axonometric breakdown clearly communicates a layered, prefabricated approach: base slab foundation, modular steel framework, infilled containers, and panelized façades. Each component is dimensionally coordinated for efficient assembly and future disassembly, reinforcing the circular concept. The open steel frame not only defines structural support but also allows for architectural expression through diagonal bracing and shading elements. This construction logic ensures minimal site disturbance and rapid on-site erection, making it an ideal strategy for developing areas with growing tourism demand but sensitive ecological surroundings.
DIRSA
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In this project I envisioned a refined yet expressive response to the site in Tulum, where the local climate, natural vegetation and resort‑tourist context demand both comfort and a sense of place. The concept centres on deploying recycled shipping containers as modular volumes, stacked and arranged to allow for generous glazing, shaded decks and cross‑ventilation. The interior adopts a “boho” aesthetic: woven textures, warm wood tones, rattan pendant lighting and natural fibre textiles create a relaxed but refined ambiance. In plan, the container modules are offset to frame views of the tropical vegetation and create interstitial terraces. Sustainability is embedded from the start—via reuse of structure, passive cooling strategies and incorporation of natural materials.
For the superstructure I utilised standard ISO shipping containers, allowing rapid assembly, structural clarity and reduced embodied energy. The façade treatment pairs the raw metal rhythm of the container walls with timber slatted sunscreens and deep aluminium glazing frames. Internally, the ceilings retain the corrugated metal form for visual authenticity but are clad in acoustic treatment and warm timber elsewhere for comfort. Floor finishes are large‑format porcelain tile in neutral beige tones; joinery is of sustainably harvested tropical hardwood (certified), while fabrics and carpets are in undyed cotton, jute and sisal. Exterior decks are of FSC‑certified hardwood planking. Large sliding glass doors open onto the decks, visually blending interior/exterior and maximising daylight and natural airflow.
Each suite occupies one or two container volumes. Upon entry, the bed zone is oriented to receive morning light from the shallow terrace, while sliding doors open to create a shaded outdoor lounge. Adjacent to the sleeping zone is an en‑suite wet‑room with rain shower and freestanding tub, separated by a translucent glass partition for light but also privacy. A compact kitchenette and bar area lie near the entrance for guest convenience. Circulation is minimal and linear, preserving usable volume. The deck zone extends the plan outwards, with room for lounge chairs and access to lush planted buffers that provide privacy from adjacent units. Structural stacking allows the upper level suites to cantilever slightly over the lower, creating covered outdoor zones below and a dynamic silhouette on the building exterior.
The colour palette leans into natural and subdued tones: sand (RAL 1015), clay (RAL 8004), olive‑green accents (RAL 6003) and charcoal for metal trims (RAL 7016). Lighting is warm (2700‑3000 K LED) and layered: ambient cove lighting above the timber headboard, pendant rattan lights by the bed, and recessed LED downlights in the wet‑room. On the exterior terraces, uplights highlight the palm trunks and planter edges, fostering a serene evening space. Textiles include off‑white linen curtains, terracotta linen cushions and jute rugs with geometric motifs. The overall ambience is calming but rich in texture, evoking tropical luxury without excess.
Sustainability was a foundational aspect of this project, guiding both design and construction choices from the earliest stages. By repurposing shipping containers as the primary building blocks, we significantly reduced the embodied carbon typically associated with new construction materials. The modularity of the containers also streamlined the build process, resulting in less on-site waste and reduced construction time. The orientation and layout of the suites were carefully calibrated to support passive cooling. Deep overhangs, operable full-height sliding doors, and strategically placed clerestory openings enhance cross-ventilation, allowing the spaces to remain comfortable without reliance on mechanical cooling. These passive design strategies are complemented by high-performance glazing, which minimizes heat gain while preserving generous daylight entry.
All timber used in the interior finishes and exterior decking is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring sustainable forestry practices. Finishes throughout the space are selected for their low-VOC (volatile organic compound) content, contributing to healthy indoor air quality. Textiles and soft furnishings are made from natural fibres such as cotton, linen, and jute, aligning with both environmental and aesthetic intentions. Water conservation is addressed through a rainwater harvesting system integrated into the container roofs, supplying non-potable uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing. Additionally, greywater from sinks and showers is treated and reused for landscape watering, reducing freshwater consumption. The landscaping strategy emphasizes native and drought-tolerant vegetation, further minimizing water demand while supporting local biodiversity.
Energy efficiency is embedded through the use of LED lighting, smart occupancy sensors, and low-consumption appliances. The building is designed to be photovoltaic-ready, with provisions made for the future integration of solar panels across the upper-level canopy structures. This forward-thinking approach ensures adaptability to renewable energy systems as they become more feasible or desired. Overall, the sustainability strategy integrates architecture with climate responsiveness, material responsibility, and long-term ecological awareness, making this a model for low-impact, high-comfort hospitality design.
DIRSA
In this project I envisioned a refined yet expressive response to the site in Tulum, where the local climate, natural vegetation and resort‑tourist context demand both comfort and a sense of place. The concept centres on deploying recycled shipping containers as modular volumes, stacked and arranged to allow for generous glazing, shaded decks and cross‑ventilation. The interior adopts a “boho” aesthetic: woven textures, warm wood tones, rattan pendant lighting and natural fibre textiles create a relaxed but refined ambiance. In plan, the container modules are offset to frame views of the tropical vegetation and create interstitial terraces. Sustainability is embedded from the start—via reuse of structure, passive cooling strategies and incorporation of natural materials.
For the superstructure I utilised standard ISO shipping containers, allowing rapid assembly, structural clarity and reduced embodied energy. The façade treatment pairs the raw metal rhythm of the container walls with timber slatted sunscreens and deep aluminium glazing frames. Internally, the ceilings retain the corrugated metal form for visual authenticity but are clad in acoustic treatment and warm timber elsewhere for comfort. Floor finishes are large‑format porcelain tile in neutral beige tones; joinery is of sustainably harvested tropical hardwood (certified), while fabrics and carpets are in undyed cotton, jute and sisal. Exterior decks are of FSC‑certified hardwood planking. Large sliding glass doors open onto the decks, visually blending interior/exterior and maximising daylight and natural airflow.
Each suite occupies one or two container volumes. Upon entry, the bed zone is oriented to receive morning light from the shallow terrace, while sliding doors open to create a shaded outdoor lounge. Adjacent to the sleeping zone is an en‑suite wet‑room with rain shower and freestanding tub, separated by a translucent glass partition for light but also privacy. A compact kitchenette and bar area lie near the entrance for guest convenience. Circulation is minimal and linear, preserving usable volume. The deck zone extends the plan outwards, with room for lounge chairs and access to lush planted buffers that provide privacy from adjacent units. Structural stacking allows the upper level suites to cantilever slightly over the lower, creating covered outdoor zones below and a dynamic silhouette on the building exterior.
The colour palette leans into natural and subdued tones: sand (RAL 1015), clay (RAL 8004), olive‑green accents (RAL 6003) and charcoal for metal trims (RAL 7016). Lighting is warm (2700‑3000 K LED) and layered: ambient cove lighting above the timber headboard, pendant rattan lights by the bed, and recessed LED downlights in the wet‑room. On the exterior terraces, uplights highlight the palm trunks and planter edges, fostering a serene evening space. Textiles include off‑white linen curtains, terracotta linen cushions and jute rugs with geometric motifs. The overall ambience is calming but rich in texture, evoking tropical luxury without excess.
Sustainability was a foundational aspect of this project, guiding both design and construction choices from the earliest stages. By repurposing shipping containers as the primary building blocks, we significantly reduced the embodied carbon typically associated with new construction materials. The modularity of the containers also streamlined the build process, resulting in less on-site waste and reduced construction time. The orientation and layout of the suites were carefully calibrated to support passive cooling. Deep overhangs, operable full-height sliding doors, and strategically placed clerestory openings enhance cross-ventilation, allowing the spaces to remain comfortable without reliance on mechanical cooling. These passive design strategies are complemented by high-performance glazing, which minimizes heat gain while preserving generous daylight entry.
All timber used in the interior finishes and exterior decking is certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), ensuring sustainable forestry practices. Finishes throughout the space are selected for their low-VOC (volatile organic compound) content, contributing to healthy indoor air quality. Textiles and soft furnishings are made from natural fibres such as cotton, linen, and jute, aligning with both environmental and aesthetic intentions. Water conservation is addressed through a rainwater harvesting system integrated into the container roofs, supplying non-potable uses such as irrigation and toilet flushing. Additionally, greywater from sinks and showers is treated and reused for landscape watering, reducing freshwater consumption. The landscaping strategy emphasizes native and drought-tolerant vegetation, further minimizing water demand while supporting local biodiversity.
Energy efficiency is embedded through the use of LED lighting, smart occupancy sensors, and low-consumption appliances. The building is designed to be photovoltaic-ready, with provisions made for the future integration of solar panels across the upper-level canopy structures. This forward-thinking approach ensures adaptability to renewable energy systems as they become more feasible or desired. Overall, the sustainability strategy integrates architecture with climate responsiveness, material responsibility, and long-term ecological awareness, making this a model for low-impact, high-comfort hospitality design.
DIRSA
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WOHA emerges as a high-rise residential development that redefines sustainable urban living in a tropical context. Rooted in three core design premises—functionality, universal sea views, and bioclimatic sustainability—the project synthesizes environmental consciousness with architectural elegance. Comprising 204 apartments distributed over 20 levels, including two subterranean parking levels and a roof-level energy zone, the tower promotes a lifestyle integrated with nature and wellness. The architecture embraces a modular approach to optimize spatial organization and user comfort, structured around a highly efficient 100 m² residential unit.
The massing of the tower is designed as an articulated, L-shaped volume that maximizes exposure to the Caribbean Sea, ensuring that every unit benefits from panoramic views. The tower is slightly tapered and sculpted to incorporate large horizontal terraces, which act as vegetated buffers. This strategy not only enhances the view corridors but also functions as passive solar protection. The form tilts dynamically, generating movement in the façade and emphasizing a vertical garden expression through continuous balcony planters.
At the heart of the architectural solution lies a highly rationalized floor plan. The 7.7m by 11m residential module avoids redundant circulation by removing internal corridors and enabling direct elevator access to each unit. The open-plan configuration promotes flow between kitchen, dining, and living spaces, orienting these social zones toward the sea. Conversely, service spaces and secondary bedrooms face the city side. The linear arrangement across a single bay ensures optimal cross-ventilation, vital for passive thermal regulation in tropical climates.
WOHA adopts a rigorous passive bioclimatic design tailored to the warm, sub-humid climate of the Caribbean. Continuous balconies double as sunshades and planting beds, reducing solar gain while contributing to urban biodiversity. Wind analysis determined optimal cross-ventilation strategies, while facade geometry and vertical greening support evaporative cooling and shading. During the warmer summer months—when natural ventilation becomes less effective—mechanical systems are discreetly integrated to maintain thermal comfort. The green terraces serve multiple environmental functions: mitigating the heat island effect, enhancing rainwater retention, and promoting the psychological benefits of biophilic design. The rooftop is designated for renewable energy generation, likely incorporating photovoltaic panels or wind turbines, signaling a move toward energy autonomy.
The architectural expression is defined by a restrained palette of high-performance materials: reflective glass, low-carbon concrete, and a façade system clad in a combination of white composite panels and dark louvers. The vegetated balconies punctuate the linear composition with lush greenery, transforming the building into a vertical garden. The interplay of white frames and green terraces conveys a clean, futuristic identity while maintaining a strong connection to the tropical landscape.
Beyond the residential component, WOHA provides an extensive range of shared amenities designed to foster a sense of community and wellness. These include rooftop lounges, an infinity-edge pool, outdoor dining terraces, and landscaped podium gardens. The amenities are seamlessly integrated with the architectural language of the project, ensuring continuity in form, material, and environmental performance.
WOHA is conceived not only as a residential project but as a catalyst for environmental awareness. By integrating energy-efficient systems, promoting resource reuse, and supporting low-impact lifestyles, it advocates for a conscious way of living. Its sustainable ethos is reinforced through waste recycling programs, water efficiency systems, and ecological landscaping, making it a benchmark for responsible design in coastal developments.
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
WOHA emerges as a high-rise residential development that redefines sustainable urban living in a tropical context. Rooted in three core design premises—functionality, universal sea views, and bioclimatic sustainability—the project synthesizes environmental consciousness with architectural elegance. Comprising 204 apartments distributed over 20 levels, including two subterranean parking levels and a roof-level energy zone, the tower promotes a lifestyle integrated with nature and wellness. The architecture embraces a modular approach to optimize spatial organization and user comfort, structured around a highly efficient 100 m² residential unit.
The massing of the tower is designed as an articulated, L-shaped volume that maximizes exposure to the Caribbean Sea, ensuring that every unit benefits from panoramic views. The tower is slightly tapered and sculpted to incorporate large horizontal terraces, which act as vegetated buffers. This strategy not only enhances the view corridors but also functions as passive solar protection. The form tilts dynamically, generating movement in the façade and emphasizing a vertical garden expression through continuous balcony planters.
At the heart of the architectural solution lies a highly rationalized floor plan. The 7.7m by 11m residential module avoids redundant circulation by removing internal corridors and enabling direct elevator access to each unit. The open-plan configuration promotes flow between kitchen, dining, and living spaces, orienting these social zones toward the sea. Conversely, service spaces and secondary bedrooms face the city side. The linear arrangement across a single bay ensures optimal cross-ventilation, vital for passive thermal regulation in tropical climates.
WOHA adopts a rigorous passive bioclimatic design tailored to the warm, sub-humid climate of the Caribbean. Continuous balconies double as sunshades and planting beds, reducing solar gain while contributing to urban biodiversity. Wind analysis determined optimal cross-ventilation strategies, while facade geometry and vertical greening support evaporative cooling and shading. During the warmer summer months—when natural ventilation becomes less effective—mechanical systems are discreetly integrated to maintain thermal comfort. The green terraces serve multiple environmental functions: mitigating the heat island effect, enhancing rainwater retention, and promoting the psychological benefits of biophilic design. The rooftop is designated for renewable energy generation, likely incorporating photovoltaic panels or wind turbines, signaling a move toward energy autonomy.
The architectural expression is defined by a restrained palette of high-performance materials: reflective glass, low-carbon concrete, and a façade system clad in a combination of white composite panels and dark louvers. The vegetated balconies punctuate the linear composition with lush greenery, transforming the building into a vertical garden. The interplay of white frames and green terraces conveys a clean, futuristic identity while maintaining a strong connection to the tropical landscape.
Beyond the residential component, WOHA provides an extensive range of shared amenities designed to foster a sense of community and wellness. These include rooftop lounges, an infinity-edge pool, outdoor dining terraces, and landscaped podium gardens. The amenities are seamlessly integrated with the architectural language of the project, ensuring continuity in form, material, and environmental performance.
WOHA is conceived not only as a residential project but as a catalyst for environmental awareness. By integrating energy-efficient systems, promoting resource reuse, and supporting low-impact lifestyles, it advocates for a conscious way of living. Its sustainable ethos is reinforced through waste recycling programs, water efficiency systems, and ecological landscaping, making it a benchmark for responsible design in coastal developments.
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The amenities at WOHA are conceived as spatial extensions of the core residential philosophy: to live better by living in harmony with nature. The amenity areas are designed not only to serve the functional needs of residents but also to elevate their day-to-day experience through sensory, social, and wellness-focused programming. The architectural and interior language reflects tropical modernism, with a strong emphasis on biophilic integration, passive design strategies, and flexible use of space.
The crown of the amenity offering is the rooftop lounge—a lushly planted terrace shaded by a wood pergola structure. The design embraces an open-air concept that frames panoramic views while encouraging natural ventilation. Lightweight materials such as timber and woven fibers are used extensively in the furniture and ceiling treatments, reinforcing the connection to the natural surroundings. Cascading planters and integrated vegetation soften the edges of the structure, creating an immersive garden-like atmosphere. These terraces are designed as multifunctional spaces—supporting both daytime relaxation and evening social events.
At the heart of the amenity interiors is a double-height multipurpose lounge. This space combines a library, game zone, and digital entertainment hub, all articulated within a cohesive timber and stone palette. Custom millwork features integrated shelving and media units, paired with flexible seating configurations that promote community gathering and informal interaction. The use of large-format glass openings ensures a seamless dialogue with the landscaped exterior, while vertical planting and wooden ceiling baffles enhance acoustic comfort and natural aesthetics.
The gymnasium and wellness area are planned with precision to optimize daylight, spatial efficiency, and environmental control. Slatted timber ceilings with integrated lighting provide rhythm and warmth, while full-height glazing connects users to the lush outdoor vegetation. The gym accommodates a variety of physical activities—free weights, cardio, yoga—catering to different user profiles. The accompanying wellness suite, featuring a steam room and sauna, is articulated in warm wood tones and natural stone textures, offering a serene environment for relaxation and recovery.
WOHA also prioritizes younger residents through a highly curated indoor playroom. The space is defined by playful biomorphic elements—tree-like columns, climbing walls, and interactive installations—all rendered in soft, organic forms. A vibrant color palette, inspired by nature, creates a stimulating yet calming environment for children. The space is carefully designed to be safe, inclusive, and educational, encouraging cognitive and physical development through interaction and play.
Sustainability is a core value that transcends the entire amenity experience. Materials were selected for their low environmental impact, durability, and local sourcing. FSC-certified timber, low-VOC finishes, and recycled content furnishings are employed throughout. The extensive use of natural ventilation, daylighting strategies, and native vegetation significantly reduces the energy footprint of these communal areas. Indoor-outdoor transitions are seamless, reinforcing the idea of an architecture that breathes with its environment.
The amenity strategy at WOHA fosters a holistic lifestyle, enhancing residents' well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions. Each space is crafted not merely as a utility but as an experience—encouraging interaction, contemplation, and community engagement. In doing so, WOHA positions itself not only as a residence but as a living system, thoughtfully aligned with the values of sustainability, health, and collective living.
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
The amenities at WOHA are conceived as spatial extensions of the core residential philosophy: to live better by living in harmony with nature. The amenity areas are designed not only to serve the functional needs of residents but also to elevate their day-to-day experience through sensory, social, and wellness-focused programming. The architectural and interior language reflects tropical modernism, with a strong emphasis on biophilic integration, passive design strategies, and flexible use of space.
The crown of the amenity offering is the rooftop lounge—a lushly planted terrace shaded by a wood pergola structure. The design embraces an open-air concept that frames panoramic views while encouraging natural ventilation. Lightweight materials such as timber and woven fibers are used extensively in the furniture and ceiling treatments, reinforcing the connection to the natural surroundings. Cascading planters and integrated vegetation soften the edges of the structure, creating an immersive garden-like atmosphere. These terraces are designed as multifunctional spaces—supporting both daytime relaxation and evening social events.
At the heart of the amenity interiors is a double-height multipurpose lounge. This space combines a library, game zone, and digital entertainment hub, all articulated within a cohesive timber and stone palette. Custom millwork features integrated shelving and media units, paired with flexible seating configurations that promote community gathering and informal interaction. The use of large-format glass openings ensures a seamless dialogue with the landscaped exterior, while vertical planting and wooden ceiling baffles enhance acoustic comfort and natural aesthetics.
The gymnasium and wellness area are planned with precision to optimize daylight, spatial efficiency, and environmental control. Slatted timber ceilings with integrated lighting provide rhythm and warmth, while full-height glazing connects users to the lush outdoor vegetation. The gym accommodates a variety of physical activities—free weights, cardio, yoga—catering to different user profiles. The accompanying wellness suite, featuring a steam room and sauna, is articulated in warm wood tones and natural stone textures, offering a serene environment for relaxation and recovery.
WOHA also prioritizes younger residents through a highly curated indoor playroom. The space is defined by playful biomorphic elements—tree-like columns, climbing walls, and interactive installations—all rendered in soft, organic forms. A vibrant color palette, inspired by nature, creates a stimulating yet calming environment for children. The space is carefully designed to be safe, inclusive, and educational, encouraging cognitive and physical development through interaction and play.
Sustainability is a core value that transcends the entire amenity experience. Materials were selected for their low environmental impact, durability, and local sourcing. FSC-certified timber, low-VOC finishes, and recycled content furnishings are employed throughout. The extensive use of natural ventilation, daylighting strategies, and native vegetation significantly reduces the energy footprint of these communal areas. Indoor-outdoor transitions are seamless, reinforcing the idea of an architecture that breathes with its environment.
The amenity strategy at WOHA fosters a holistic lifestyle, enhancing residents' well-being across physical, mental, and social dimensions. Each space is crafted not merely as a utility but as an experience—encouraging interaction, contemplation, and community engagement. In doing so, WOHA positions itself not only as a residence but as a living system, thoughtfully aligned with the values of sustainability, health, and collective living.
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The apartment units at WOHA are envisioned as modern sanctuaries that harmonize architecture with the tropical environment. Based on a modular logic, each unit is designed to maximize spatial efficiency, natural illumination, and seamless visual connectivity to the Caribbean landscape. The concept focuses on comfort, functionality, and sustainability—providing residents with a refined lifestyle immersed in nature. Each apartment is a reflection of the project’s core values: livability, efficiency, and environmental consciousness.
Each 100 m² unit is organized within a 7.7m x 11m footprint, allowing for an exceptionally efficient use of space. The open-plan configuration strategically places the living, dining, and master bedroom areas facing the sea, while service spaces and secondary bedrooms are oriented toward the cityscape. This bi-directional orientation ensures that all interior spaces are naturally lit and well-ventilated. The absence of internal corridors enhances spatial clarity and flow, providing direct elevator access into the units—offering privacy and exclusivity. This eliminates shared hallways, reduces maintenance, and increases usable living area within each residence.
The interior material palette is warm, tactile, and rooted in natural textures. Floors are finished in polished stone with light veining, creating a luminous base that reflects the abundant natural light. Timber is used for built-in elements, ceiling treatments, and furnishings, imbuing the spaces with a sense of warmth and continuity. The combination of neutral tones and organic materials establishes a serene atmosphere that adapts effortlessly to the lush context visible through expansive openings. Large-format windows and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors, inviting sea breezes and panoramic views into daily living. Finishes and detailing are kept minimal and refined, allowing the surrounding landscape to take visual precedence.
All units open onto generous private terraces that act as outdoor living rooms. These terraces are designed as continuous platforms wrapped with planter boxes that support native vegetation, providing privacy and sun protection while enhancing biodiversity. The uninterrupted sea views are the focal point of the residential experience, transforming every apartment into a front-row seat to the Caribbean. Outdoor dining and lounging areas extend the usability of the living spaces, encouraging a lifestyle that fully embraces the tropical climate. The terraces are an essential part of the project’s passive climate strategy, working as thermal buffers that reduce direct solar radiation on the glazed facades.
The apartment modules are carefully configured to promote cross ventilation, responding to the site's prevailing wind directions. This strategy ensures that interior spaces remain naturally cool for most of the year, minimizing the need for mechanical air conditioning. Ceiling fans, operable windows, and light-colored finishes complement the passive design strategies, contributing to thermal comfort and energy efficiency.
In line with WOHA’s sustainability ethos, the apartments incorporate resource-efficient features such as LED lighting, low-flow fixtures, and materials with low embodied energy. By designing each unit as an independent bioclimatic cell, the project minimizes energy consumption while maximizing comfort. The apartment design reflects a new way of urban living—conscious, efficient, and intimately connected to the environment. Through thoughtful spatial planning, integrated landscape, and responsive architecture, each unit at WOHA offers a refined and responsible residential experience.
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
The apartment units at WOHA are envisioned as modern sanctuaries that harmonize architecture with the tropical environment. Based on a modular logic, each unit is designed to maximize spatial efficiency, natural illumination, and seamless visual connectivity to the Caribbean landscape. The concept focuses on comfort, functionality, and sustainability—providing residents with a refined lifestyle immersed in nature. Each apartment is a reflection of the project’s core values: livability, efficiency, and environmental consciousness.
Each 100 m² unit is organized within a 7.7m x 11m footprint, allowing for an exceptionally efficient use of space. The open-plan configuration strategically places the living, dining, and master bedroom areas facing the sea, while service spaces and secondary bedrooms are oriented toward the cityscape. This bi-directional orientation ensures that all interior spaces are naturally lit and well-ventilated. The absence of internal corridors enhances spatial clarity and flow, providing direct elevator access into the units—offering privacy and exclusivity. This eliminates shared hallways, reduces maintenance, and increases usable living area within each residence.
The interior material palette is warm, tactile, and rooted in natural textures. Floors are finished in polished stone with light veining, creating a luminous base that reflects the abundant natural light. Timber is used for built-in elements, ceiling treatments, and furnishings, imbuing the spaces with a sense of warmth and continuity. The combination of neutral tones and organic materials establishes a serene atmosphere that adapts effortlessly to the lush context visible through expansive openings. Large-format windows and floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors dissolve the boundary between indoors and outdoors, inviting sea breezes and panoramic views into daily living. Finishes and detailing are kept minimal and refined, allowing the surrounding landscape to take visual precedence.
All units open onto generous private terraces that act as outdoor living rooms. These terraces are designed as continuous platforms wrapped with planter boxes that support native vegetation, providing privacy and sun protection while enhancing biodiversity. The uninterrupted sea views are the focal point of the residential experience, transforming every apartment into a front-row seat to the Caribbean. Outdoor dining and lounging areas extend the usability of the living spaces, encouraging a lifestyle that fully embraces the tropical climate. The terraces are an essential part of the project’s passive climate strategy, working as thermal buffers that reduce direct solar radiation on the glazed facades.
The apartment modules are carefully configured to promote cross ventilation, responding to the site's prevailing wind directions. This strategy ensures that interior spaces remain naturally cool for most of the year, minimizing the need for mechanical air conditioning. Ceiling fans, operable windows, and light-colored finishes complement the passive design strategies, contributing to thermal comfort and energy efficiency.
In line with WOHA’s sustainability ethos, the apartments incorporate resource-efficient features such as LED lighting, low-flow fixtures, and materials with low embodied energy. By designing each unit as an independent bioclimatic cell, the project minimizes energy consumption while maximizing comfort. The apartment design reflects a new way of urban living—conscious, efficient, and intimately connected to the environment. Through thoughtful spatial planning, integrated landscape, and responsive architecture, each unit at WOHA offers a refined and responsible residential experience.
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The lobby at WOHA serves as a threshold between urban life and the sanctuary of home, conceived as a spatial prologue to the sustainable living experience offered by the building. It is designed not simply as a reception area, but as an architectural statement—merging hospitality, wellness, and environmental consciousness into a singular, refined expression. The spatial composition emphasizes openness, natural materials, and a seamless integration with the tropical context of Puerto Cancún.
Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a double-height space that visually extends toward the lush landscape beyond. The reception desk is positioned as a sculptural anchor—a faceted monolith of dark stone that contrasts against the warm, vertical wooden slats behind it. Circulation paths are intuitively organized, guiding users toward social lounges, elevators, and landscaped courtyards. The layout ensures clear visual connectivity and efficient flow, eliminating clutter and prioritizing calm transitions. The spatial narrative is reinforced by the axial view from the reception desk to the exterior garden, underscoring the project's commitment to biophilic design and indoor-outdoor continuity.
The interior material palette combines contemporary finishes with natural warmth. Light marble-effect porcelain flooring extends across the lobby, offering both elegance and durability. Feature walls are clad in FSC-certified oak slats, providing rhythm, acoustic control, and texture. These vertical elements continue into the ceiling, visually unifying the space and emphasizing the height of the volume. Furniture pieces are crafted from solid wood and soft upholstery in neutral tones, arranged in informal clusters to foster interaction and relaxation. Potted tropical plants and integrated greenery enhance the ambiance, bringing nature into the heart of the building.
Expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing floods the lobby with daylight while framing views of the tropical landscaping outside. This design move reduces reliance on artificial lighting during the day and reinforces a connection to the natural setting. Overhead fans, strategically positioned, provide comfort in place of energy-intensive air conditioning during milder weather, aligning with passive ventilation strategies. The biophilic intent of the space is further emphasized by the inclusion of indoor planting niches and a curated selection of greenery placed at eye level—creating a living backdrop that evolves with the seasons.
Beyond its aesthetic function, the lobby is a multi-programmatic space. It includes a reading nook with integrated shelving, a business-style co-working corner with dedicated seating, and informal meeting areas. These inclusions ensure that the lobby is not just a transitory space but also a functional social hub where residents can work, relax, or engage with the community. The choice of materials and furnishings promotes acoustic comfort, visual softness, and thermal stability, creating an environment that is as serene as it is practical.
The lobby exemplifies WOHA’s sustainable ethos through its material choices, spatial efficiency, and environmental responsiveness. The use of locally sourced wood, energy-efficient lighting, and passive climate strategies such as solar orientation and natural ventilation all contribute to the project's reduced ecological footprint. By merging architecture and nature, the WOHA lobby becomes a place of encounter, reflection, and transition—elevating everyday experience while remaining deeply rooted in the principles of sustainable design.
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
• The Architecture Community International Residential Architecture Awards 2022 : Winner : Woha (2022)
The lobby at WOHA serves as a threshold between urban life and the sanctuary of home, conceived as a spatial prologue to the sustainable living experience offered by the building. It is designed not simply as a reception area, but as an architectural statement—merging hospitality, wellness, and environmental consciousness into a singular, refined expression. The spatial composition emphasizes openness, natural materials, and a seamless integration with the tropical context of Puerto Cancún.
Upon entry, visitors are greeted by a double-height space that visually extends toward the lush landscape beyond. The reception desk is positioned as a sculptural anchor—a faceted monolith of dark stone that contrasts against the warm, vertical wooden slats behind it. Circulation paths are intuitively organized, guiding users toward social lounges, elevators, and landscaped courtyards. The layout ensures clear visual connectivity and efficient flow, eliminating clutter and prioritizing calm transitions. The spatial narrative is reinforced by the axial view from the reception desk to the exterior garden, underscoring the project's commitment to biophilic design and indoor-outdoor continuity.
The interior material palette combines contemporary finishes with natural warmth. Light marble-effect porcelain flooring extends across the lobby, offering both elegance and durability. Feature walls are clad in FSC-certified oak slats, providing rhythm, acoustic control, and texture. These vertical elements continue into the ceiling, visually unifying the space and emphasizing the height of the volume. Furniture pieces are crafted from solid wood and soft upholstery in neutral tones, arranged in informal clusters to foster interaction and relaxation. Potted tropical plants and integrated greenery enhance the ambiance, bringing nature into the heart of the building.
Expansive floor-to-ceiling glazing floods the lobby with daylight while framing views of the tropical landscaping outside. This design move reduces reliance on artificial lighting during the day and reinforces a connection to the natural setting. Overhead fans, strategically positioned, provide comfort in place of energy-intensive air conditioning during milder weather, aligning with passive ventilation strategies. The biophilic intent of the space is further emphasized by the inclusion of indoor planting niches and a curated selection of greenery placed at eye level—creating a living backdrop that evolves with the seasons.
Beyond its aesthetic function, the lobby is a multi-programmatic space. It includes a reading nook with integrated shelving, a business-style co-working corner with dedicated seating, and informal meeting areas. These inclusions ensure that the lobby is not just a transitory space but also a functional social hub where residents can work, relax, or engage with the community. The choice of materials and furnishings promotes acoustic comfort, visual softness, and thermal stability, creating an environment that is as serene as it is practical.
The lobby exemplifies WOHA’s sustainable ethos through its material choices, spatial efficiency, and environmental responsiveness. The use of locally sourced wood, energy-efficient lighting, and passive climate strategies such as solar orientation and natural ventilation all contribute to the project's reduced ecological footprint. By merging architecture and nature, the WOHA lobby becomes a place of encounter, reflection, and transition—elevating everyday experience while remaining deeply rooted in the principles of sustainable design.
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The challenge was to bring our contemporary design ideas to a very distinctive neighborhood, The Highlands, and to utilize a typical plan of two volumes of apartments divided by an alley. We accepted the challenge of creating our first residential architectural project in the US. Having previously completed several retail design projects in NY, TX, MD and FL, we were excited for this new creative opportunity! Thanks to the local architecture firm S-Arch for partnering with us to make 29ZEN a reality.
After visiting the site, its surroundings and several comparable properties in the area, we discovered a distinctive concept when designing townhomes in Denver; the repetition of the units with only a slight variation in the façade. We decided to preserve this concept while adding a building envelope that would wrap the volume and unify the units, so they are perceived as a continuous structure. We wanted to impart a sense of identity and uniqueness to the building, creating distinctive elements that will make it recognizable. We chose to emphasize the horizontality with long straight lines, creating the appearance of a longer building. The building envelope that wraps the structure becomes a pergola/canopy at the rooftop, creating the most identifiable characteristic of the design.
We were very clear from the beginning that the color palette of the façade should be clean and contemporary, with a touch of warmth that is necessary for any housing project. Inspired by the rocks of the snowy mountains of Denver, we chose to use an innovative Porcelanosa product, an ultra-thin, large-format, ventilated porcelain tile system. The texture of the white stony marble is inherent to Denver’s snowy winters. In addition, elements of wood texture provide necessary warmth and offer a subtly elegant appearance. The third component is stainless steel, which complements the other elements with an industrial edge.
The layout of the living spaces is not typical. The dining and living spaces are located on the third floor, with direct access to the rooftop. This promotes daily use of the outdoor spaces during the warmer months.
The challenge was to bring our contemporary design ideas to a very distinctive neighborhood, The Highlands, and to utilize a typical plan of two volumes of apartments divided by an alley. We accepted the challenge of creating our first residential architectural project in the US. Having previously completed several retail design projects in NY, TX, MD and FL, we were excited for this new creative opportunity! Thanks to the local architecture firm S-Arch for partnering with us to make 29ZEN a reality.
After visiting the site, its surroundings and several comparable properties in the area, we discovered a distinctive concept when designing townhomes in Denver; the repetition of the units with only a slight variation in the façade. We decided to preserve this concept while adding a building envelope that would wrap the volume and unify the units, so they are perceived as a continuous structure. We wanted to impart a sense of identity and uniqueness to the building, creating distinctive elements that will make it recognizable. We chose to emphasize the horizontality with long straight lines, creating the appearance of a longer building. The building envelope that wraps the structure becomes a pergola/canopy at the rooftop, creating the most identifiable characteristic of the design.
We were very clear from the beginning that the color palette of the façade should be clean and contemporary, with a touch of warmth that is necessary for any housing project. Inspired by the rocks of the snowy mountains of Denver, we chose to use an innovative Porcelanosa product, an ultra-thin, large-format, ventilated porcelain tile system. The texture of the white stony marble is inherent to Denver’s snowy winters. In addition, elements of wood texture provide necessary warmth and offer a subtly elegant appearance. The third component is stainless steel, which complements the other elements with an industrial edge.
The layout of the living spaces is not typical. The dining and living spaces are located on the third floor, with direct access to the rooftop. This promotes daily use of the outdoor spaces during the warmer months.
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Amura Villa is conceived as a contemporary seaside sanctuary that translates the softness of waves and the horizontality of the Caribbean horizon into architecture. The project seeks to dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior through deep, vegetated terraces that function as habitable “contours” wrapping the building. Each level is designed as a continuous platform of living, where light, air and vegetation are the primary materials. The enveloping white shell unifies the volume, giving the residence a sculpted, monolithic character while framing views toward the lagoon and the sea.
Located in Cancún, the villa is positioned to capture prevailing breezes and long-distance views while maintaining privacy from the surrounding urbanization. The footprint is compact, freeing up the ground level for gardens and permeable surfaces. Orientation privileges shaded facades and extended overhangs to protect glazing from direct solar gain, essential in the tropical climate. The building opens toward the lush landscape, with generous setbacks that allow existing trees to be preserved and integrated into the design. Circulation is organized along the cooler, shaded sides of the plot, connecting all levels to exterior terraces and roof garden.
The architectural language is defined by fluid horizontal slabs with rounded corners, creating a dynamic profile that evokes nautical lines. These slabs project outward to form continuous balconies, simultaneously providing shade and outdoor living space. The white external shell acts as an exoskeleton, with carved openings that reveal darker, recessed glazing and timber accents. Vertical fins and lattice elements introduce rhythm to the facade, filtering light and offering controlled transparency toward the interior. The contrast between smooth white surfaces and warm, natural materials reinforces the dialogue between minimalism and tropical comfort.
Inside, the layout privileges open-plan social areas directly connected to the terraces, allowing daily life to extend outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling sliding panels create flexible boundaries, transforming living rooms into verandas. Materials are selected for their tactile quality and durability in a marine environment: large-format stone or porcelain floors, plastered walls in soft tones, and carpentry in tropical hardwoods. The staircase becomes a central sculptural element, combining floating timber treads with slender metal balustrades and integrated lighting that emphasizes its volumetric presence. The interior palette remains neutral, designed to frame the surrounding greenery and sky as the main decorative elements.
Vegetation is a fundamental layer of the project. Planters integrated into every terrace create hanging gardens that soften the geometry and improve microclimate. The rooftop is conceived as an elevated patio with patterned flooring, perimeter planters and generous seating zones, functioning as a private belvedere over Cancún. At ground level, pathways weave through existing trees, leading residents to shaded corners and contemplative spaces. The landscape design prioritizes native and low-maintenance species, reducing irrigation needs and fostering biodiversity in the residential environment.
From the outset, environmental performance guided the design decisions. The deep overhangs, vegetated terraces and vertical fins act as passive shading devices, significantly reducing heat gain on glazed surfaces. Cross-ventilation is maximized through aligned openings on opposite facades, minimizing reliance on mechanical cooling during temperate hours. The extensive use of greenery on all levels contributes to evaporative cooling and improves air quality. Durable, locally sourced materials limit maintenance and reduce the project’s embodied energy. Provision for rainwater collection and efficient irrigation supports the landscaping strategy, while the compact volume and permeable ground-level areas help manage stormwater in the coastal context.
Amura Villa is conceived as a contemporary seaside sanctuary that translates the softness of waves and the horizontality of the Caribbean horizon into architecture. The project seeks to dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior through deep, vegetated terraces that function as habitable “contours” wrapping the building. Each level is designed as a continuous platform of living, where light, air and vegetation are the primary materials. The enveloping white shell unifies the volume, giving the residence a sculpted, monolithic character while framing views toward the lagoon and the sea.
Located in Cancún, the villa is positioned to capture prevailing breezes and long-distance views while maintaining privacy from the surrounding urbanization. The footprint is compact, freeing up the ground level for gardens and permeable surfaces. Orientation privileges shaded facades and extended overhangs to protect glazing from direct solar gain, essential in the tropical climate. The building opens toward the lush landscape, with generous setbacks that allow existing trees to be preserved and integrated into the design. Circulation is organized along the cooler, shaded sides of the plot, connecting all levels to exterior terraces and roof garden.
The architectural language is defined by fluid horizontal slabs with rounded corners, creating a dynamic profile that evokes nautical lines. These slabs project outward to form continuous balconies, simultaneously providing shade and outdoor living space. The white external shell acts as an exoskeleton, with carved openings that reveal darker, recessed glazing and timber accents. Vertical fins and lattice elements introduce rhythm to the facade, filtering light and offering controlled transparency toward the interior. The contrast between smooth white surfaces and warm, natural materials reinforces the dialogue between minimalism and tropical comfort.
Inside, the layout privileges open-plan social areas directly connected to the terraces, allowing daily life to extend outdoors. Floor-to-ceiling sliding panels create flexible boundaries, transforming living rooms into verandas. Materials are selected for their tactile quality and durability in a marine environment: large-format stone or porcelain floors, plastered walls in soft tones, and carpentry in tropical hardwoods. The staircase becomes a central sculptural element, combining floating timber treads with slender metal balustrades and integrated lighting that emphasizes its volumetric presence. The interior palette remains neutral, designed to frame the surrounding greenery and sky as the main decorative elements.
Vegetation is a fundamental layer of the project. Planters integrated into every terrace create hanging gardens that soften the geometry and improve microclimate. The rooftop is conceived as an elevated patio with patterned flooring, perimeter planters and generous seating zones, functioning as a private belvedere over Cancún. At ground level, pathways weave through existing trees, leading residents to shaded corners and contemplative spaces. The landscape design prioritizes native and low-maintenance species, reducing irrigation needs and fostering biodiversity in the residential environment.
From the outset, environmental performance guided the design decisions. The deep overhangs, vegetated terraces and vertical fins act as passive shading devices, significantly reducing heat gain on glazed surfaces. Cross-ventilation is maximized through aligned openings on opposite facades, minimizing reliance on mechanical cooling during temperate hours. The extensive use of greenery on all levels contributes to evaporative cooling and improves air quality. Durable, locally sourced materials limit maintenance and reduce the project’s embodied energy. Provision for rainwater collection and efficient irrigation supports the landscaping strategy, while the compact volume and permeable ground-level areas help manage stormwater in the coastal context.
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DECO35 Villa is conceived as a compact urban retreat that maximizes a narrow, sloping plot in Mexico City through a bold, volumetric composition. The design explores the interplay of solid and void, with cantilevered white planes that seem to float above a grounded base, creating a dynamic relationship between mass and lightness. The house is oriented to capture key views and sunsets, while protecting privacy from the street, resulting in a façade that is simultaneously open and introspective.
The architectural language is distinctly contemporary, defined by clean lines, large glazed surfaces, and a refined combination of materials. Horizontal slabs extend outward to form deep overhangs, emphasizing the villa’s layered composition and producing strong shadows that animate the façade throughout the day. This modern expression is balanced by warm, tactile elements that anchor the building to its natural context.
The villa negotiates a significant topographical difference between street level and the rear of the site. The main access is located at the lower level, where a recessed base integrates vehicle and pedestrian entry while maintaining a controlled, almost sculpted street presence. A linear stair along the side boundary, subtly illuminated, leads residents up through the site and sets the tone for the vertical journey inside.
The program is organized in stacked volumes: a robust, partially buried plinth containing services and parking; a transparent middle level for social and family life; and an upper, more private volume that hosts the bedrooms. Each level is slightly offset, creating strategic cantilevers that generate covered outdoor terraces and enhance the sense of levitation of the upper floors.
The façade is defined by the contrast between smooth white plaster planes, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and a vertical screen of wooden slats. This screen functions both as a brise-soleil and as a warm visual filter, softening the rigor of the geometry and providing depth to the elevation. At night, integrated linear lighting emphasizes these elements, turning the villa into a subtle lantern within the urban fabric.
The ground-level base employs darker, horizontally textured concrete or stone, generating a robust podium that visually supports the lighter upper volumes. Transparent balustrades at terraces preserve unobstructed views while reinforcing the minimalist aesthetic. Interior illumination, visible through the large panes, plays an important role in expressing the internal spatial hierarchy to the exterior.
The interior layout prioritizes fluidity and visual continuity. The living and dining areas on the main level are conceived as an open-plan space aligned with the terrace, extending daily activities outward and accentuating the connection with the landscape. Generous glazing frames the surrounding vegetation and distant skyline, while the extended roof slabs shield interiors from direct sunlight, ensuring comfort.
Vertical circulation is treated as an architectural event rather than a purely functional element. The staircase, visible from the façade, becomes a sculptural feature that guides movement between levels and reinforces the perception of layered planes. Minimalist finishes and integrated lighting highlight the clarity of the structural geometry while maintaining an atmosphere of calm sophistication.
Environmental performance is integral to the project’s conception. The pronounced overhangs and the wooden brise-soleil are designed to reduce solar gain on the most exposed façades, particularly important in Mexico City’s high-altitude climate. These passive shading strategies limit overheating and reduce reliance on mechanical cooling, while still allowing for ample natural daylight.
Cross-ventilation is encouraged through operable windows positioned on opposing façades and along the staircase void, enabling stack effect ventilation and consistent air renewal. The use of durable, low-maintenance materials—such as treated wood, exposed concrete, and high-performance glazing—extends the building’s life cycle and minimizes replacement needs. Landscape strips at the base and on terraces aid in microclimate regulation and offer opportunities for native planting, contributing to biodiversity and a more resilient urban environment.
DECO35 Villa is conceived as a compact urban retreat that maximizes a narrow, sloping plot in Mexico City through a bold, volumetric composition. The design explores the interplay of solid and void, with cantilevered white planes that seem to float above a grounded base, creating a dynamic relationship between mass and lightness. The house is oriented to capture key views and sunsets, while protecting privacy from the street, resulting in a façade that is simultaneously open and introspective.
The architectural language is distinctly contemporary, defined by clean lines, large glazed surfaces, and a refined combination of materials. Horizontal slabs extend outward to form deep overhangs, emphasizing the villa’s layered composition and producing strong shadows that animate the façade throughout the day. This modern expression is balanced by warm, tactile elements that anchor the building to its natural context.
The villa negotiates a significant topographical difference between street level and the rear of the site. The main access is located at the lower level, where a recessed base integrates vehicle and pedestrian entry while maintaining a controlled, almost sculpted street presence. A linear stair along the side boundary, subtly illuminated, leads residents up through the site and sets the tone for the vertical journey inside.
The program is organized in stacked volumes: a robust, partially buried plinth containing services and parking; a transparent middle level for social and family life; and an upper, more private volume that hosts the bedrooms. Each level is slightly offset, creating strategic cantilevers that generate covered outdoor terraces and enhance the sense of levitation of the upper floors.
The façade is defined by the contrast between smooth white plaster planes, floor-to-ceiling glazing, and a vertical screen of wooden slats. This screen functions both as a brise-soleil and as a warm visual filter, softening the rigor of the geometry and providing depth to the elevation. At night, integrated linear lighting emphasizes these elements, turning the villa into a subtle lantern within the urban fabric.
The ground-level base employs darker, horizontally textured concrete or stone, generating a robust podium that visually supports the lighter upper volumes. Transparent balustrades at terraces preserve unobstructed views while reinforcing the minimalist aesthetic. Interior illumination, visible through the large panes, plays an important role in expressing the internal spatial hierarchy to the exterior.
The interior layout prioritizes fluidity and visual continuity. The living and dining areas on the main level are conceived as an open-plan space aligned with the terrace, extending daily activities outward and accentuating the connection with the landscape. Generous glazing frames the surrounding vegetation and distant skyline, while the extended roof slabs shield interiors from direct sunlight, ensuring comfort.
Vertical circulation is treated as an architectural event rather than a purely functional element. The staircase, visible from the façade, becomes a sculptural feature that guides movement between levels and reinforces the perception of layered planes. Minimalist finishes and integrated lighting highlight the clarity of the structural geometry while maintaining an atmosphere of calm sophistication.
Environmental performance is integral to the project’s conception. The pronounced overhangs and the wooden brise-soleil are designed to reduce solar gain on the most exposed façades, particularly important in Mexico City’s high-altitude climate. These passive shading strategies limit overheating and reduce reliance on mechanical cooling, while still allowing for ample natural daylight.
Cross-ventilation is encouraged through operable windows positioned on opposing façades and along the staircase void, enabling stack effect ventilation and consistent air renewal. The use of durable, low-maintenance materials—such as treated wood, exposed concrete, and high-performance glazing—extends the building’s life cycle and minimizes replacement needs. Landscape strips at the base and on terraces aid in microclimate regulation and offer opportunities for native planting, contributing to biodiversity and a more resilient urban environment.
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The LVH Hotel in Cancún is conceived as a sculptural gateway where automotive precision meets coastal resort lifestyle. The overall concept translates the dynamism of a performance vehicle into architecture: flowing lines, accelerated silhouettes and continuous surfaces create a sense of motion even when the building is at rest. The project aims to deliver an immersive brand environment rather than a conventional hotel, choreographing guest journeys through a sequence of cinematic spaces that highlight innovation, technology and luxury within a relaxed tropical context.
The exterior envelope is a sweeping white shell that wraps around a glazed volume, lifting from the ground like an aerodynamic body panel. This shell frames large expanses of high-performance glass, allowing curated views to the lush Cancún landscape while protecting interiors from direct solar gain. Night lighting accentuates the dynamic geometry with linear LEDs tracing the building’s edges, transforming the façade into a luminous icon along the boulevard and clearly expressing the brand emblem as a floating element within the composition.
Interior spaces are designed as dark, immersive lounges where controlled lighting and large digital surfaces orchestrate the mood. Deep charcoal ceilings and walls create a neutral canvas against which electric blues and warm amber tones stand out, evoking the contrast between night driving and illuminated dashboards. Seating areas are fluid and informal, with low, sculpted sofas and ottomans forming islands that encourage social interaction while maintaining generous circulation suited to a luxury lobby and bar environment.
A precise material palette combines matte black metals, brushed brass accents and warm woods with smooth, upholstered surfaces. These textures are enhanced by an integrated lighting system based almost entirely on concealed linear LEDs and halo-like luminaires. Indirect cove lighting softens ceiling curves and highlights vertical fins, while feature pendants introduce a sense of depth over bars and lounge clusters. Large digital walls and curved screens act as luminous art pieces, allowing the content to shift from brand storytelling to ambient atmospheres, effectively turning light into a primary material.
The public areas are organized as a continuous sequence: lobby, bar, lounge and gallery-like display zones visually connected by long perspectives and rhythmically placed columns. This open plan is punctuated with intimate pockets where guests can recline, work or socialize in smaller groups. In the guest rooms, the language becomes more restrained yet consistent: low platform beds, integrated headboards, and media walls framed by light create a calm, technologically refined retreat, with built-in storage and minimal furniture ensuring clear, uncluttered spaces.
Throughout the hotel, brand identity is subtly yet consistently embedded. Curved feature walls recall the profile of a car body, while digital content celebrates motion, innovation and precision engineering without becoming overtly thematic. The design aims to deliver an aspirational environment where guests experience the sophistication of a high-end showroom combined with the comfort of a luxury resort, reinforcing the hotel as a flagship destination for lifestyle, design and technology enthusiasts.
Sustainability is addressed through both passive and active measures suited to Cancún’s climate. The aerodynamic shell doubles as solar shading, reducing direct heat gain and lowering cooling loads, while high-performance glazing maximizes daylight with controlled glare. Interior lighting relies on low-consumption LED systems with smart controls and scene settings to minimize energy use. Durable, long-life materials are prioritized for high-traffic areas, and the open-plan layout allows flexible reconfiguration over time, supporting longevity of the fit-out and reducing future waste.
The LVH Hotel in Cancún is conceived as a sculptural gateway where automotive precision meets coastal resort lifestyle. The overall concept translates the dynamism of a performance vehicle into architecture: flowing lines, accelerated silhouettes and continuous surfaces create a sense of motion even when the building is at rest. The project aims to deliver an immersive brand environment rather than a conventional hotel, choreographing guest journeys through a sequence of cinematic spaces that highlight innovation, technology and luxury within a relaxed tropical context.
The exterior envelope is a sweeping white shell that wraps around a glazed volume, lifting from the ground like an aerodynamic body panel. This shell frames large expanses of high-performance glass, allowing curated views to the lush Cancún landscape while protecting interiors from direct solar gain. Night lighting accentuates the dynamic geometry with linear LEDs tracing the building’s edges, transforming the façade into a luminous icon along the boulevard and clearly expressing the brand emblem as a floating element within the composition.
Interior spaces are designed as dark, immersive lounges where controlled lighting and large digital surfaces orchestrate the mood. Deep charcoal ceilings and walls create a neutral canvas against which electric blues and warm amber tones stand out, evoking the contrast between night driving and illuminated dashboards. Seating areas are fluid and informal, with low, sculpted sofas and ottomans forming islands that encourage social interaction while maintaining generous circulation suited to a luxury lobby and bar environment.
A precise material palette combines matte black metals, brushed brass accents and warm woods with smooth, upholstered surfaces. These textures are enhanced by an integrated lighting system based almost entirely on concealed linear LEDs and halo-like luminaires. Indirect cove lighting softens ceiling curves and highlights vertical fins, while feature pendants introduce a sense of depth over bars and lounge clusters. Large digital walls and curved screens act as luminous art pieces, allowing the content to shift from brand storytelling to ambient atmospheres, effectively turning light into a primary material.
The public areas are organized as a continuous sequence: lobby, bar, lounge and gallery-like display zones visually connected by long perspectives and rhythmically placed columns. This open plan is punctuated with intimate pockets where guests can recline, work or socialize in smaller groups. In the guest rooms, the language becomes more restrained yet consistent: low platform beds, integrated headboards, and media walls framed by light create a calm, technologically refined retreat, with built-in storage and minimal furniture ensuring clear, uncluttered spaces.
Throughout the hotel, brand identity is subtly yet consistently embedded. Curved feature walls recall the profile of a car body, while digital content celebrates motion, innovation and precision engineering without becoming overtly thematic. The design aims to deliver an aspirational environment where guests experience the sophistication of a high-end showroom combined with the comfort of a luxury resort, reinforcing the hotel as a flagship destination for lifestyle, design and technology enthusiasts.
Sustainability is addressed through both passive and active measures suited to Cancún’s climate. The aerodynamic shell doubles as solar shading, reducing direct heat gain and lowering cooling loads, while high-performance glazing maximizes daylight with controlled glare. Interior lighting relies on low-consumption LED systems with smart controls and scene settings to minimize energy use. Durable, long-life materials are prioritized for high-traffic areas, and the open-plan layout allows flexible reconfiguration over time, supporting longevity of the fit-out and reducing future waste.
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Residencial Cumbres is one of the most successful housing developments in Cancun, located in a commercial area between the airport and the city center. In addition to the neighborhood’s steady growth, the complex offers various amenities to its residents, such as service and commercial areas and an important urban corridor for its users. Our critical analysis stems from the city’s lack of public walking space, which due to the climate, must be shaded so the users are comfortable. For this reason, all commercial spaces were built at the sidewalk level and the complex features an immense system of walkways, bringing commerce and life to the pedestrian.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Our proposal goes beyond any initiative, by promoting the expansion of public space through a pedestrian plaza, and by complying with land occupation guidelines, the building is set back from the sidewalk as much as possible, expanding the public space to create a city. The shaded space extends from the sidewalk an additional 20 meters, inviting pedestrians to use the space for living, rest and recreation, designed with universal accessibility.
URBAN DESIGN
A market study conducted by the property owner determined that the project would consist of a power center building with a mix of commercial storefronts and corporate office space, offering accessible commerce and convenience to the patrons. While this business model is relatively common, we wanted to take it a step further and proposed to create a public space available to all. This took the form of a public, shaded recreational space for pedestrians and even non-consumers to enjoy. This urban terrace immediately adds value to the surrounding context.
FUNCTIONALITY
The project had to accommodate the typical commercial storefront layout, rectangular and in battery. In order to avoid one of the most common problems in commercial centers, the lack of interest and desire to access the upper floors, it was decided to give prominence to the escalators and place them in the center as a focal point, providing greater accessibility to the users. Continuous walkways propose various routes to access the three different levels, reaching urban terraces which are oriented toward the dominant winds. These terraces are perfect for retail and coffee shops connected to elevators and escalators via the main walkways. The large overhangs invite users to stay and enjoy the space. To complement the commercial area, there is a different volume containing the corporate office spaces. This volume has a different function and language than the first, generating a “glass box” structure typical of corporate buildings. The spaces are more private and conducive to offices. Internal circulations have high efficiency causing the rented space to be more cost effective. Rental spaces for modular “self service” offices to be rented and subdivided according to the needs of each company.
TECHNOLOGY
While it can be a challenge to stay within budget when constructing a building of “normal” design and cost, it can be even more challenging for an atypical building with an irregular structure such as Meet Point. In this case, it was imperative to effectively utilize 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to develop all design and construction documents, allowing the team to fabricate digital models and collaborate across all disciplines, effectively avoiding construction errors. Another great challenge was the execution of the metal structure, due to its inclined columns and angled joints. This was addressed by designing, manufacturing and cutting the pieces digitally, then assembling them on site using screws. The other major challenge was the angled glass facade of the corporate office area, which was also solved by digitally designing, fabricating and manufacturing the parts.
5 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• III Bienal Arquitectura del Caribe Mexicano : Mención Honorífica Categoría Uso Mixto : Meet Point Plaza (2020)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members : Architecture Realised Category - 33rd Cycle, Category : Meet Point Plaza (2020)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Community Members : Architecture Realised Category - 33rd Cycle : Meet Point Plaza (2020)
• Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 - 1st Place - Commercial Built Category : Meet Point Plaza (2019)
• Peninsula Award For Architecture and Interior Design AA/Mexico : 3rd Place - Architecture Category : Meet Point Plaza (2019)
SOLAR RADIATION STUDY
To develop the project, a study of solar thermal radiation was made to determine the architectural solution of the envelope and materials to be used, in order to guarantee adequate comfort with the minimum of energy resources. Through the study, it was seen the need to generate solar protection overhangs in order to avoid direct sun radiation into interior spaces.
5 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• III Bienal Arquitectura del Caribe Mexicano : Mención Honorífica Categoría Uso Mixto : Meet Point Plaza (2020)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Honorary Members : Architecture Realised Category - 33rd Cycle, Category : Meet Point Plaza (2020)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X Community Members : Architecture Realised Category - 33rd Cycle : Meet Point Plaza (2020)
• Urban Design & Architecture Design Awards 2019 - 1st Place - Commercial Built Category : Meet Point Plaza (2019)
• Peninsula Award For Architecture and Interior Design AA/Mexico : 3rd Place - Architecture Category : Meet Point Plaza (2019)
Residencial Cumbres is one of the most successful housing developments in Cancun, located in a commercial area between the airport and the city center. In addition to the neighborhood’s steady growth, the complex offers various amenities to its residents, such as service and commercial areas and an important urban corridor for its users. Our critical analysis stems from the city’s lack of public walking space, which due to the climate, must be shaded so the users are comfortable. For this reason, all commercial spaces were built at the sidewalk level and the complex features an immense system of walkways, bringing commerce and life to the pedestrian.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Our proposal goes beyond any initiative, by promoting the expansion of public space through a pedestrian plaza, and by complying with land occupation guidelines, the building is set back from the sidewalk as much as possible, expanding the public space to create a city. The shaded space extends from the sidewalk an additional 20 meters, inviting pedestrians to use the space for living, rest and recreation, designed with universal accessibility.
URBAN DESIGN
A market study conducted by the property owner determined that the project would consist of a power center building with a mix of commercial storefronts and corporate office space, offering accessible commerce and convenience to the patrons. While this business model is relatively common, we wanted to take it a step further and proposed to create a public space available to all. This took the form of a public, shaded recreational space for pedestrians and even non-consumers to enjoy. This urban terrace immediately adds value to the surrounding context.
FUNCTIONALITY
The project had to accommodate the typical commercial storefront layout, rectangular and in battery. In order to avoid one of the most common problems in commercial centers, the lack of interest and desire to access the upper floors, it was decided to give prominence to the escalators and place them in the center as a focal point, providing greater accessibility to the users. Continuous walkways propose various routes to access the three different levels, reaching urban terraces which are oriented toward the dominant winds. These terraces are perfect for retail and coffee shops connected to elevators and escalators via the main walkways. The large overhangs invite users to stay and enjoy the space. To complement the commercial area, there is a different volume containing the corporate office spaces. This volume has a different function and language than the first, generating a “glass box” structure typical of corporate buildings. The spaces are more private and conducive to offices. Internal circulations have high efficiency causing the rented space to be more cost effective. Rental spaces for modular “self service” offices to be rented and subdivided according to the needs of each company.
TECHNOLOGY
While it can be a challenge to stay within budget when constructing a building of “normal” design and cost, it can be even more challenging for an atypical building with an irregular structure such as Meet Point. In this case, it was imperative to effectively utilize 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) technology to develop all design and construction documents, allowing the team to fabricate digital models and collaborate across all disciplines, effectively avoiding construction errors. Another great challenge was the execution of the metal structure, due to its inclined columns and angled joints. This was addressed by designing, manufacturing and cutting the pieces digitally, then assembling them on site using screws. The other major challenge was the angled glass facade of the corporate office area, which was also solved by digitally designing, fabricating and manufacturing the parts.
SOLAR RADIATION STUDY
To develop the project, a study of solar thermal radiation was made to determine the architectural solution of the envelope and materials to be used, in order to guarantee adequate comfort with the minimum of energy resources. Through the study, it was seen the need to generate solar protection overhangs in order to avoid direct sun radiation into interior spaces.
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Miami Farmers Market is conceived as a contemporary urban marketplace that merges the robust character of an industrial train depot with the warmth of a tropical civic plaza. The architectural language references “The Station” as a unifying narrative, using long-span steel structures, expressed trusses and linear bays to evoke a rail platform while accommodating a flexible mix of food, retail and event programs. The design aims to create a community destination that is legible, comfortable and vibrant throughout the day and into the evening.
The concept prioritizes permeability and visual continuity. Generous openings, glazed façades and a central spine aligned with the main entrance establish clear sightlines from street to market hall. This transparency allows visitors to perceive the depth of the interior activity from the public realm, drawing them into a sequence of spaces that gradually transition from urban scale to human scale.
The main elevation presents a bold, symmetrical composition anchored by a dynamic folded roof canopy. This hovering roof, lined in warm timber, projects outward to form a sheltered forecourt and a strong urban gesture visible from the approach roads. Slender black columns emphasize verticality and frame the central entrance, accentuating the sense of arrival.
The façade is organized in a rhythmic grid of dark structural frames infilled with brick and large-scale graphic panels. The brick masonry introduces tactile, human-scale texture, while the illuminated banners provide a changeable layer for seasonal produce, events and branding. Low planting beds and palms soften the base of the building, integrating landscape with architecture and mediating between sidewalk and interior.
Internally, the market functions as a clear longitudinal spine flanked by modular vendor units. This main axis, reminiscent of a station concourse, guides visitors intuitively from entrance to food hall and event terraces. The layout privileges linear circulation with multiple lateral cross-passages, allowing easy navigation and ensuring that each stall benefits from continuous pedestrian flow.
Vendor modules are conceived as lightweight black-framed “carriages” that can be reconfigured over time. Their consistent envelope establishes order, while individualized signage and merchandise create diversity. Color-coded floor markings, reminiscent of rail lines, support intuitive wayfinding and introduce playful graphics that help orient visitors and define thematic zones such as fresh produce, artisanal goods and prepared foods.
The interior aesthetic is rooted in a contrast between industrial robustness and warm hospitality. Exposed steel trusses, black metal columns and polished concrete floors provide a durable backdrop. Against this, natural timber benches, warm-toned brick accents and abundant planting generate a welcoming, tactile environment aligned with the values of a farmers market.
Daylighting is a key driver: linear skylights and translucent roof panels bring controlled natural light deep into the hall, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime. At night, suspended track lighting and pendant fixtures mounted on the steel grid create a soft, uniform illumination, while targeted spotlights highlight produce displays and dining areas, enhancing visual comfort and product visibility.
The market integrates multiple communal zones that encourage lingering and social interaction. Generous timber bleacher seating and long communal tables form an outdoor dining terrace, oriented toward a landscaped backdrop and potential performance wall. This area serves as a flexible platform for food festivals, cultural programming and informal gatherings.
Internally, clusters of planting and movable furniture break down the hall into smaller “neighborhoods,” facilitating varying levels of intimacy from quick stops to extended meals. Clear vistas across the hall maintain a sense of collective belonging, while acoustic absorption from timber elements and vegetation tempers the lively atmosphere.
The project responds to Miami’s climate with a focus on passive comfort strategies and resource efficiency. The extended roof overhang at the entrance provides shading and reduces solar gain on the primary glazed façade. High-level operable openings and the tall volume enable effective natural cross-ventilation, particularly along the central aisle, lowering cooling loads in shoulder seasons.
Material selection prioritizes longevity and low maintenance, with concrete, steel and brick offering high durability and reduced replacement cycles. Timber elements are envisioned from certified sources, and the extensive use of interior greenery contributes to improved indoor air quality and a biophilic spatial experience. The daylight-optimized roof structure minimizes dependence on artificial lighting, while the modular stall system supports adaptability, reducing future demolition and waste as tenant mixes evolve.
Miami Farmers Market is conceived as a contemporary urban marketplace that merges the robust character of an industrial train depot with the warmth of a tropical civic plaza. The architectural language references “The Station” as a unifying narrative, using long-span steel structures, expressed trusses and linear bays to evoke a rail platform while accommodating a flexible mix of food, retail and event programs. The design aims to create a community destination that is legible, comfortable and vibrant throughout the day and into the evening.
The concept prioritizes permeability and visual continuity. Generous openings, glazed façades and a central spine aligned with the main entrance establish clear sightlines from street to market hall. This transparency allows visitors to perceive the depth of the interior activity from the public realm, drawing them into a sequence of spaces that gradually transition from urban scale to human scale.
The main elevation presents a bold, symmetrical composition anchored by a dynamic folded roof canopy. This hovering roof, lined in warm timber, projects outward to form a sheltered forecourt and a strong urban gesture visible from the approach roads. Slender black columns emphasize verticality and frame the central entrance, accentuating the sense of arrival.
The façade is organized in a rhythmic grid of dark structural frames infilled with brick and large-scale graphic panels. The brick masonry introduces tactile, human-scale texture, while the illuminated banners provide a changeable layer for seasonal produce, events and branding. Low planting beds and palms soften the base of the building, integrating landscape with architecture and mediating between sidewalk and interior.
Internally, the market functions as a clear longitudinal spine flanked by modular vendor units. This main axis, reminiscent of a station concourse, guides visitors intuitively from entrance to food hall and event terraces. The layout privileges linear circulation with multiple lateral cross-passages, allowing easy navigation and ensuring that each stall benefits from continuous pedestrian flow.
Vendor modules are conceived as lightweight black-framed “carriages” that can be reconfigured over time. Their consistent envelope establishes order, while individualized signage and merchandise create diversity. Color-coded floor markings, reminiscent of rail lines, support intuitive wayfinding and introduce playful graphics that help orient visitors and define thematic zones such as fresh produce, artisanal goods and prepared foods.
The interior aesthetic is rooted in a contrast between industrial robustness and warm hospitality. Exposed steel trusses, black metal columns and polished concrete floors provide a durable backdrop. Against this, natural timber benches, warm-toned brick accents and abundant planting generate a welcoming, tactile environment aligned with the values of a farmers market.
Daylighting is a key driver: linear skylights and translucent roof panels bring controlled natural light deep into the hall, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime. At night, suspended track lighting and pendant fixtures mounted on the steel grid create a soft, uniform illumination, while targeted spotlights highlight produce displays and dining areas, enhancing visual comfort and product visibility.
The market integrates multiple communal zones that encourage lingering and social interaction. Generous timber bleacher seating and long communal tables form an outdoor dining terrace, oriented toward a landscaped backdrop and potential performance wall. This area serves as a flexible platform for food festivals, cultural programming and informal gatherings.
Internally, clusters of planting and movable furniture break down the hall into smaller “neighborhoods,” facilitating varying levels of intimacy from quick stops to extended meals. Clear vistas across the hall maintain a sense of collective belonging, while acoustic absorption from timber elements and vegetation tempers the lively atmosphere.
The project responds to Miami’s climate with a focus on passive comfort strategies and resource efficiency. The extended roof overhang at the entrance provides shading and reduces solar gain on the primary glazed façade. High-level operable openings and the tall volume enable effective natural cross-ventilation, particularly along the central aisle, lowering cooling loads in shoulder seasons.
Material selection prioritizes longevity and low maintenance, with concrete, steel and brick offering high durability and reduced replacement cycles. Timber elements are envisioned from certified sources, and the extensive use of interior greenery contributes to improved indoor air quality and a biophilic spatial experience. The daylight-optimized roof structure minimizes dependence on artificial lighting, while the modular stall system supports adaptability, reducing future demolition and waste as tenant mixes evolve.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
This interior design project proposal presents a comprehensive street level overall renovation of a modern office building in Barcelona, incorporating a series of functionally distinct spaces that harmonize aesthetic elegance with practical utility. The design philosophy embraces open, flowing layouts enhanced by natural materials and strategic lighting, aiming to boost employee wellbeing and productivity while ensuring sustainable practices.
The chosen materials underscore a commitment to sustainability and natural aesthetics. Wood plays a predominant role, evident in slatted ceilings, sleek wall panels, and elegant furnishings that add warmth and organic appeal. Contrasting this are the cool, polished concrete floors and marble textures in the bathrooms, providing a durable and low-maintenance surface that complements the wooden elements. Strategic use of glass enhances transparency and encourages a connection with the outdoor environment, visually expanding the spaces.
Lighting is a crucial element throughout the design, with an emphasis on energy-efficient LED fixtures that mimic natural light, reducing the building's energy consumption. Overhead lighting in linear arrangements and embedded in circular wooden elements ensures balanced illumination that enhances both functionality and mood. Accent lighting in the lockers and gym areas highlights textures and creates a dynamic environment conducive to activity and relaxation.
Lobby and Reception: The entrance lobby sets a tone of welcoming sophistication, highlighted by a striking circular overhead wooden feature that naturally draws the eye and centers the space. The reception desk is minimalist yet fully functional, framed by secure, access-controlled entry points that ensure safety without sacrificing style.
Lounge and Eating Areas: These areas serve as multifunctional spaces where employees can relax, dine, or conduct informal meetings. The furniture is modular and plush, adaptable to various configurations as needed. An integrated digital aquarium in a feature wall introduces a serene, biophilic element to the space, promoting relaxation and mental well-being.
Gym: Equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machinery and accented by energetic color contrasts, the gym area is designed to inspire and engage. Natural light floods the space, while mirrored walls visually expand the area and enhance the dynamic atmosphere, encouraging active use throughout the day.
Offices and Workspaces: Designed for adaptability, the management offices and general workspaces feature ergonomic furniture and plentiful natural light. Privacy is achievable without isolation through the use of smart glass partitions, and writable wall surfaces are integrated to foster creativity and teamwork.
Bathrooms and Locker Rooms: Combining practicality with design, these facilities use premium materials and fixtures. The locker room is spacious, outfitted with bespoke wooden lockers and seamless seating solutions, whereas the bathrooms boast sophisticated stone finishes and contemporary fixtures, ensuring durability and style.
Elevator Lobbies: The design of the elevator lobbies is streamlined to enhance user experience and efficiency. Circular overhead elements in wood are replicated here, maintaining design consistency and providing a sense of continuity throughout the building. The floor signage is clearly visible, aiding navigation, while the wooden panels and indirect lighting create a calm, inviting waiting area that alleviates the typically utilitarian feel of elevator spaces.
Sustainability is integrated into every aspect of the design through the use of recycled materials, energy-efficient systems, and indoor plants that improve air quality. The project also includes advanced HVAC systems with smart controls to minimize energy use and optimize indoor climate year-round.
Overall, this renovation project reflects a forward-thinking approach to office design, focusing on creating spaces that promote well-being, facilitate collaboration, and respect the environment.
This interior design project proposal presents a comprehensive street level overall renovation of a modern office building in Barcelona, incorporating a series of functionally distinct spaces that harmonize aesthetic elegance with practical utility. The design philosophy embraces open, flowing layouts enhanced by natural materials and strategic lighting, aiming to boost employee wellbeing and productivity while ensuring sustainable practices.
The chosen materials underscore a commitment to sustainability and natural aesthetics. Wood plays a predominant role, evident in slatted ceilings, sleek wall panels, and elegant furnishings that add warmth and organic appeal. Contrasting this are the cool, polished concrete floors and marble textures in the bathrooms, providing a durable and low-maintenance surface that complements the wooden elements. Strategic use of glass enhances transparency and encourages a connection with the outdoor environment, visually expanding the spaces.
Lighting is a crucial element throughout the design, with an emphasis on energy-efficient LED fixtures that mimic natural light, reducing the building's energy consumption. Overhead lighting in linear arrangements and embedded in circular wooden elements ensures balanced illumination that enhances both functionality and mood. Accent lighting in the lockers and gym areas highlights textures and creates a dynamic environment conducive to activity and relaxation.
Lobby and Reception: The entrance lobby sets a tone of welcoming sophistication, highlighted by a striking circular overhead wooden feature that naturally draws the eye and centers the space. The reception desk is minimalist yet fully functional, framed by secure, access-controlled entry points that ensure safety without sacrificing style.
Lounge and Eating Areas: These areas serve as multifunctional spaces where employees can relax, dine, or conduct informal meetings. The furniture is modular and plush, adaptable to various configurations as needed. An integrated digital aquarium in a feature wall introduces a serene, biophilic element to the space, promoting relaxation and mental well-being.
Gym: Equipped with state-of-the-art fitness machinery and accented by energetic color contrasts, the gym area is designed to inspire and engage. Natural light floods the space, while mirrored walls visually expand the area and enhance the dynamic atmosphere, encouraging active use throughout the day.
Offices and Workspaces: Designed for adaptability, the management offices and general workspaces feature ergonomic furniture and plentiful natural light. Privacy is achievable without isolation through the use of smart glass partitions, and writable wall surfaces are integrated to foster creativity and teamwork.
Bathrooms and Locker Rooms: Combining practicality with design, these facilities use premium materials and fixtures. The locker room is spacious, outfitted with bespoke wooden lockers and seamless seating solutions, whereas the bathrooms boast sophisticated stone finishes and contemporary fixtures, ensuring durability and style.
Elevator Lobbies: The design of the elevator lobbies is streamlined to enhance user experience and efficiency. Circular overhead elements in wood are replicated here, maintaining design consistency and providing a sense of continuity throughout the building. The floor signage is clearly visible, aiding navigation, while the wooden panels and indirect lighting create a calm, inviting waiting area that alleviates the typically utilitarian feel of elevator spaces.
Sustainability is integrated into every aspect of the design through the use of recycled materials, energy-efficient systems, and indoor plants that improve air quality. The project also includes advanced HVAC systems with smart controls to minimize energy use and optimize indoor climate year-round.
Overall, this renovation project reflects a forward-thinking approach to office design, focusing on creating spaces that promote well-being, facilitate collaboration, and respect the environment.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The RRT Villa in Punta Cana is conceived as an adaptable bioclimatic envelope rather than a closed object. The house stretches horizontally, embracing the landscape with a continuous, flowing roofline that folds down to form structural planes. Architecture, climate and lifestyle are integrated to create a resort-like home where shading, cross-ventilation and outdoor living drive every spatial decision. The composition balances privacy to the street with full openness to the garden and poolside life.
Located in a tropical coastal environment, the villa is oriented to capture prevailing breezes and frame long views across the garden. The street façade is more opaque and elevated, acting as a protective filter against heat, noise and visual exposure. Towards the interior of the plot, the building opens in a linear bar facing the lawn, water and palms, maximizing east–west light while controlling direct solar gain with deep overhangs and vertical fins.
The architectural expression is defined by a light, aerodynamically shaped white roof that hovers above glazed volumes. This roof wraps down at the ends, becoming a sculpted wall that anchors the composition. The overall language is minimal and horizontal, with continuous bands of glass, slender columns and recessed ground floor planes, giving the upper level a clear floating effect. The structure reads as a series of layered planes—roof, screen and glass—designed to modulate sun, views and privacy.
Living spaces are organized as a continuous indoor–outdoor sequence. Large sliding glass panels disappear into pockets, turning the main social areas into an open pavilion facing the pool. The upper floor enjoys a linear balcony and roof terrace, creating shaded outdoor lounges directly connected to bedrooms and family spaces. Visual permeability allows the landscape to be present from almost every room, while overhangs and screens ensure comfort without relying solely on mechanical cooling.
Materials are kept honest and tactile: smooth white rendered surfaces, warm vertical timber slats, clear and tinted glazing, and natural stone at the lower plinth. Timber elements function both as aesthetic accents and as operable shading devices. The pool deck is finished in timber to remain cool underfoot and to visually merge with the interior flooring. Junctions between roof and glazing are treated with thin reveals, emphasizing the lightness of the canopy and the precision of the modernist detailing.
The villa integrates passive design as its primary sustainability tool. Extended eaves, vertical wooden louvers and recessed façades reduce solar gain on the glass. Cross-ventilation corridors are established through the linear plan, allowing night flushing and natural cooling. The flat roof is designed to accommodate solar panels and potential green roof areas, reducing heat island effects. Local materials and tropical planting minimize environmental impact, while the shaded outdoor rooms and pool reduce dependence on air-conditioning by encouraging naturally ventilated living.
Landscape design reinforces the bioclimatic concept with dense, native vegetation forming a green buffer around the property. Palm trees punctuate the lawn, offering additional shade and anchoring the villa in its Caribbean context. The pool aligns with the main façade, acting as a climatic mirror that visually extends the interior and provides evaporative cooling. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant species are prioritized to reduce irrigation demands, creating a cohesive, sustainable resort atmosphere for year-round troical living.
The RRT Villa in Punta Cana is conceived as an adaptable bioclimatic envelope rather than a closed object. The house stretches horizontally, embracing the landscape with a continuous, flowing roofline that folds down to form structural planes. Architecture, climate and lifestyle are integrated to create a resort-like home where shading, cross-ventilation and outdoor living drive every spatial decision. The composition balances privacy to the street with full openness to the garden and poolside life.
Located in a tropical coastal environment, the villa is oriented to capture prevailing breezes and frame long views across the garden. The street façade is more opaque and elevated, acting as a protective filter against heat, noise and visual exposure. Towards the interior of the plot, the building opens in a linear bar facing the lawn, water and palms, maximizing east–west light while controlling direct solar gain with deep overhangs and vertical fins.
The architectural expression is defined by a light, aerodynamically shaped white roof that hovers above glazed volumes. This roof wraps down at the ends, becoming a sculpted wall that anchors the composition. The overall language is minimal and horizontal, with continuous bands of glass, slender columns and recessed ground floor planes, giving the upper level a clear floating effect. The structure reads as a series of layered planes—roof, screen and glass—designed to modulate sun, views and privacy.
Living spaces are organized as a continuous indoor–outdoor sequence. Large sliding glass panels disappear into pockets, turning the main social areas into an open pavilion facing the pool. The upper floor enjoys a linear balcony and roof terrace, creating shaded outdoor lounges directly connected to bedrooms and family spaces. Visual permeability allows the landscape to be present from almost every room, while overhangs and screens ensure comfort without relying solely on mechanical cooling.
Materials are kept honest and tactile: smooth white rendered surfaces, warm vertical timber slats, clear and tinted glazing, and natural stone at the lower plinth. Timber elements function both as aesthetic accents and as operable shading devices. The pool deck is finished in timber to remain cool underfoot and to visually merge with the interior flooring. Junctions between roof and glazing are treated with thin reveals, emphasizing the lightness of the canopy and the precision of the modernist detailing.
The villa integrates passive design as its primary sustainability tool. Extended eaves, vertical wooden louvers and recessed façades reduce solar gain on the glass. Cross-ventilation corridors are established through the linear plan, allowing night flushing and natural cooling. The flat roof is designed to accommodate solar panels and potential green roof areas, reducing heat island effects. Local materials and tropical planting minimize environmental impact, while the shaded outdoor rooms and pool reduce dependence on air-conditioning by encouraging naturally ventilated living.
Landscape design reinforces the bioclimatic concept with dense, native vegetation forming a green buffer around the property. Palm trees punctuate the lawn, offering additional shade and anchoring the villa in its Caribbean context. The pool aligns with the main façade, acting as a climatic mirror that visually extends the interior and provides evaporative cooling. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant species are prioritized to reduce irrigation demands, creating a cohesive, sustainable resort atmosphere for year-round troical living.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Our architecture and design studio is crafted with an innovative approach that marries functionality with an inspiring environment, essential for creative professions such as architecture and design. The concept hinges on creating a versatile and adaptive workspace that encourages both concentrated individual work and collaborative projects.
The design philosophy embraces an open-plan layout to foster a sense of community and transparency among team members. By reducing physical barriers, the space promotes easier communication and fluid exchange of ideas, which are vital for a creative workflow. The inclusion of distinct zones—ranging from focused work areas to relaxed gathering spots—ensures that the studio can cater to various activities and work styles throughout the day.
Biophilic design principles play a crucial role in the overall aesthetic and functional approach, integrating natural elements into the workplace to boost well-being and productivity. This is achieved through strategic placement of plant life, which also enhances the visual appeal of the space, and the use of natural materials that bring an element of the outdoors inside.
The design also considers the modern need for technological integration within the workspace. Areas are equipped with state-of-the-art presentation tools and digital interfaces, making it a forward-thinking setup that supports both digital and physical modes of architectural and design endeavors.
By blending these elements, the design concept aims not only to create a workspace that is efficient and adaptable but also one that serves as a source of inspiration for the creative individuals who use it. The space is intended to evolve as the needs of its users change, emphasizing flexibility and sustainability in design.
The workspace is segmented into various functional zones characterized by seamless transitions between individual workstations, collaborative areas, and informal meeting spaces. The top image displays a hybrid area combining workstations with a casual lounge, equipped with a large, wall-mounted screen for presentations and reviews. This multipurpose zone ensures that the space adapts to different work needs, promoting both focus and interaction.
The central part of the studio, highlights a communal area distinguished by a striking ceiling design and integrated lighting solutions. This area acts as a nerve center, facilitating larger gatherings and discussions, making it ideal for team collaborations and client presentations.
In the lower part of the image, the conventional workspace is designed with a high density of desks, optimized for space efficiency. The layout provides each staff member with personal space while maintaining openness for communication and visual connection across the team.
Incorporating advanced technology is a key aspect of the studio’s design, reflecting the architectural firm’s commitment to cutting-edge tools that enhance creativity and efficiency. The studio is equipped with a variety of technological features designed to streamline the design process and facilitate innovative collaboration and presentation methods.
A prominent feature in the lounge area is the digital collaboration board. This large, wall-mounted digital screen is pivotal for interactive sessions, allowing team members to showcase digital sketches, architectural plans, and multimedia presentations seamlessly. The screen's high resolution and touch capabilities enable real-time editing and brainstorming, making it an invaluable tool for dynamic and engaging project development.
The studio also harnesses the power of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, which are essential tools to visualize and communicate our designs. These tools allow our clients and colleagues to step into the virtual models of our projects, providing an immersive experience that enhances understanding and feedback. VR and AR are particularly useful in the review stages of our projects, allowing for a virtual walk-through of architectural spaces and potential modifications before actual construction begins.
The integration of these technologies in the lounge and meeting areas not only facilitates a more interactive and participatory approach to project reviews but also positions the studio at the forefront of technological advancements in architecture. This technological setup not only involves clients experience but also significantly aids in decision-making processes, ensuring that all stakeholders can visualize and engage with design concepts in the most interactive and realistic manner possible.
The material palette is a sophisticated mix of modern and sustainable materials. High-reflective white surfaces dominate, enhancing the brightness of the space, complemented by dark grey tones that add a professional and sharp contrast. Strategic use of wood elements, particularly in the ceiling design, introduces warmth and organic texture, balancing the modernity of the metal and glass components.
The color scheme is minimalistic, primarily utilizing whites and grays to maintain a clean and uncluttered look. Pops of color are introduced through furnishings such as the blue bean bags and multi-colored rugs, which not only add vibrancy but also demarcate different zones within the open-plan layout.
Sustainability is carefully integrated into the design through the choice of materials and the incorporation of green plants throughout the workspace. The use of LED lighting, low-emission paints, and recycled materials contributes to a reduced environmental footprint. Furthermore, the biophilic design elements, including plant installations in various areas, improve air quality and connect the inhabitants to nature, supporting mental and physical health.
Overall, this interior design project not only reflects the architectural ethos of modernity, functionality, and sustainability but also creates a stimulating environment that encourages creativity and collaboration among the professionals working within.
Our architecture and design studio is crafted with an innovative approach that marries functionality with an inspiring environment, essential for creative professions such as architecture and design. The concept hinges on creating a versatile and adaptive workspace that encourages both concentrated individual work and collaborative projects.
The design philosophy embraces an open-plan layout to foster a sense of community and transparency among team members. By reducing physical barriers, the space promotes easier communication and fluid exchange of ideas, which are vital for a creative workflow. The inclusion of distinct zones—ranging from focused work areas to relaxed gathering spots—ensures that the studio can cater to various activities and work styles throughout the day.
Biophilic design principles play a crucial role in the overall aesthetic and functional approach, integrating natural elements into the workplace to boost well-being and productivity. This is achieved through strategic placement of plant life, which also enhances the visual appeal of the space, and the use of natural materials that bring an element of the outdoors inside.
The design also considers the modern need for technological integration within the workspace. Areas are equipped with state-of-the-art presentation tools and digital interfaces, making it a forward-thinking setup that supports both digital and physical modes of architectural and design endeavors.
By blending these elements, the design concept aims not only to create a workspace that is efficient and adaptable but also one that serves as a source of inspiration for the creative individuals who use it. The space is intended to evolve as the needs of its users change, emphasizing flexibility and sustainability in design.
The workspace is segmented into various functional zones characterized by seamless transitions between individual workstations, collaborative areas, and informal meeting spaces. The top image displays a hybrid area combining workstations with a casual lounge, equipped with a large, wall-mounted screen for presentations and reviews. This multipurpose zone ensures that the space adapts to different work needs, promoting both focus and interaction.
The central part of the studio, highlights a communal area distinguished by a striking ceiling design and integrated lighting solutions. This area acts as a nerve center, facilitating larger gatherings and discussions, making it ideal for team collaborations and client presentations.
In the lower part of the image, the conventional workspace is designed with a high density of desks, optimized for space efficiency. The layout provides each staff member with personal space while maintaining openness for communication and visual connection across the team.
Incorporating advanced technology is a key aspect of the studio’s design, reflecting the architectural firm’s commitment to cutting-edge tools that enhance creativity and efficiency. The studio is equipped with a variety of technological features designed to streamline the design process and facilitate innovative collaboration and presentation methods.
A prominent feature in the lounge area is the digital collaboration board. This large, wall-mounted digital screen is pivotal for interactive sessions, allowing team members to showcase digital sketches, architectural plans, and multimedia presentations seamlessly. The screen's high resolution and touch capabilities enable real-time editing and brainstorming, making it an invaluable tool for dynamic and engaging project development.
The studio also harnesses the power of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies, which are essential tools to visualize and communicate our designs. These tools allow our clients and colleagues to step into the virtual models of our projects, providing an immersive experience that enhances understanding and feedback. VR and AR are particularly useful in the review stages of our projects, allowing for a virtual walk-through of architectural spaces and potential modifications before actual construction begins.
The integration of these technologies in the lounge and meeting areas not only facilitates a more interactive and participatory approach to project reviews but also positions the studio at the forefront of technological advancements in architecture. This technological setup not only involves clients experience but also significantly aids in decision-making processes, ensuring that all stakeholders can visualize and engage with design concepts in the most interactive and realistic manner possible.
The material palette is a sophisticated mix of modern and sustainable materials. High-reflective white surfaces dominate, enhancing the brightness of the space, complemented by dark grey tones that add a professional and sharp contrast. Strategic use of wood elements, particularly in the ceiling design, introduces warmth and organic texture, balancing the modernity of the metal and glass components.
The color scheme is minimalistic, primarily utilizing whites and grays to maintain a clean and uncluttered look. Pops of color are introduced through furnishings such as the blue bean bags and multi-colored rugs, which not only add vibrancy but also demarcate different zones within the open-plan layout.
Sustainability is carefully integrated into the design through the choice of materials and the incorporation of green plants throughout the workspace. The use of LED lighting, low-emission paints, and recycled materials contributes to a reduced environmental footprint. Furthermore, the biophilic design elements, including plant installations in various areas, improve air quality and connect the inhabitants to nature, supporting mental and physical health.
Overall, this interior design project not only reflects the architectural ethos of modernity, functionality, and sustainability but also creates a stimulating environment that encourages creativity and collaboration among the professionals working within.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
T&N Villa is conceived as a sculptural seaside residence that responds to the horizontality of Cancún’s coastline with a series of vertical, aerodynamic planes. The architectural language combines fluid curves and sharp fins, evoking the purity of nautical design and the lightness of sails catching the Caribbean breeze. The volume is fragmented into layered plates that open toward the water, creating framed views and deep shadows that emphasize the play of light throughout the day.
The project seeks to blur the threshold between interior and exterior, arranging the living areas as open platforms suspended between sky and water. Large double‑height spaces and generous terraces allow the tropical landscape to penetrate the house, while the expressive form provides privacy and climatic protection. The result is a contemporary villa that acts as a habitable landmark on the shoreline.
The villa is positioned on a waterfront plot with direct access to a private dock, reinforcing a strong connection with the lagoon. The main façade facing the street is more introverted and iconic, defined by tall white vertical blades and a dense green wall that mediates between the public realm and the domestic life within. A broad stair, lifted above the sidewalk, creates a ceremonial arrival and subtly separates the residence from the urban level.
Toward the water, the architecture opens dramatically. Cantilevered slabs project over the retaining wall, generating shaded outdoor lounges and a linear pool that visually merges with the lagoon. Palm trees and low vegetation soften the edges of the platform, while the building’s geometry is carefully oriented to capture breezes and frame sunsets over the water.
The composition is organized in stacked horizontal plates intersected by vertical fins that act simultaneously as structural elements, solar control devices, and formal signatures. These fins curve gently at their extremities, guiding views and directing circulation. Large glass panes in between create continuous visual contact with the surroundings while preserving the clarity of the structural grid.
Functionally, the lower level accommodates access, service areas, and recreational spaces close to the dock and pool. The main living floor is conceived as a free plan where living, dining, and kitchen areas flow without partitions, opening entirely to terraces on both the street and lagoon sides. Upper levels host private suites and balconies that benefit from elevated panoramas, while rooftop gardens crown the composition and extend the usable outdoor space.
The interior design follows the same fluid and refined language as the exterior shell. A sculptural helical staircase in soft off‑white tones becomes the heart of the house, connecting all levels with a continuous ribbon of solid surface and timber treads. A cloud of spherical pendant luminaires accentuates the verticality of the void, creating a dynamic light installation.
Finishes are intentionally restrained: large‑format marble‑like floors reflect light and amplify spatial depth, while white walls and ceilings form a neutral canvas for selective accents of warm wood and turquoise textiles that recall the sea. The open‑plan kitchen integrates minimalist white cabinetry with natural wood panels and a central island in stone, complemented by black bar stools and linear lighting. In the living area, modular sofas in neutral tones sit on turquoise rugs, reinforcing the coastal atmosphere without resorting to literal motifs.
The lighting strategy combines abundant natural light with carefully choreographed artificial illumination. Daylight is controlled by the deep overhangs and vertical fins, which limit direct solar gain while allowing soft, reflected light into the interiors. At night, a system of recessed linear fixtures and pendant lamps defines each zone, emphasizing spatial hierarchies and the sculptural qualities of the staircase and double‑height voids.
Thermal comfort is addressed through cross‑ventilation enabled by operable façade elements on opposite orientations, together with high ceilings that favor air circulation in the humid tropical climate. Interior acoustics benefit from the mix of hard reflective surfaces and softer elements such as upholstered furniture, area rugs, and vegetation that collectively reduce reverberation in the open spaces.
The villa integrates several strategies aimed at minimizing environmental impact while enhancing user comfort. The façade system of projecting fins and deep horizontal slabs acts as a passive shading device, significantly reducing cooling loads in Cancún’s hot climate. Glazed surfaces are specified with high‑performance coatings to limit heat gain while maintaining transparency and views.
Materials are selected for durability and reduced embodied energy, prioritizing locally available stone, certified timber, and finishes with low volatile organic compound emissions. The vegetated façades and rooftop gardens contribute to urban heat‑island mitigation, offer additional insulation, and support local biodiversity. Landscape design favors native and drought‑tolerant plant species, decreasing irrigation needs. Provisions for rainwater collection and greywater reuse, combined with efficient LED lighting and energy‑saving equipment, reinforce the project’s commitment to a low‑impact, contemporary coastal lifestyle.
T&N Villa is conceived as a sculptural seaside residence that responds to the horizontality of Cancún’s coastline with a series of vertical, aerodynamic planes. The architectural language combines fluid curves and sharp fins, evoking the purity of nautical design and the lightness of sails catching the Caribbean breeze. The volume is fragmented into layered plates that open toward the water, creating framed views and deep shadows that emphasize the play of light throughout the day.
The project seeks to blur the threshold between interior and exterior, arranging the living areas as open platforms suspended between sky and water. Large double‑height spaces and generous terraces allow the tropical landscape to penetrate the house, while the expressive form provides privacy and climatic protection. The result is a contemporary villa that acts as a habitable landmark on the shoreline.
The villa is positioned on a waterfront plot with direct access to a private dock, reinforcing a strong connection with the lagoon. The main façade facing the street is more introverted and iconic, defined by tall white vertical blades and a dense green wall that mediates between the public realm and the domestic life within. A broad stair, lifted above the sidewalk, creates a ceremonial arrival and subtly separates the residence from the urban level.
Toward the water, the architecture opens dramatically. Cantilevered slabs project over the retaining wall, generating shaded outdoor lounges and a linear pool that visually merges with the lagoon. Palm trees and low vegetation soften the edges of the platform, while the building’s geometry is carefully oriented to capture breezes and frame sunsets over the water.
The composition is organized in stacked horizontal plates intersected by vertical fins that act simultaneously as structural elements, solar control devices, and formal signatures. These fins curve gently at their extremities, guiding views and directing circulation. Large glass panes in between create continuous visual contact with the surroundings while preserving the clarity of the structural grid.
Functionally, the lower level accommodates access, service areas, and recreational spaces close to the dock and pool. The main living floor is conceived as a free plan where living, dining, and kitchen areas flow without partitions, opening entirely to terraces on both the street and lagoon sides. Upper levels host private suites and balconies that benefit from elevated panoramas, while rooftop gardens crown the composition and extend the usable outdoor space.
The interior design follows the same fluid and refined language as the exterior shell. A sculptural helical staircase in soft off‑white tones becomes the heart of the house, connecting all levels with a continuous ribbon of solid surface and timber treads. A cloud of spherical pendant luminaires accentuates the verticality of the void, creating a dynamic light installation.
Finishes are intentionally restrained: large‑format marble‑like floors reflect light and amplify spatial depth, while white walls and ceilings form a neutral canvas for selective accents of warm wood and turquoise textiles that recall the sea. The open‑plan kitchen integrates minimalist white cabinetry with natural wood panels and a central island in stone, complemented by black bar stools and linear lighting. In the living area, modular sofas in neutral tones sit on turquoise rugs, reinforcing the coastal atmosphere without resorting to literal motifs.
The lighting strategy combines abundant natural light with carefully choreographed artificial illumination. Daylight is controlled by the deep overhangs and vertical fins, which limit direct solar gain while allowing soft, reflected light into the interiors. At night, a system of recessed linear fixtures and pendant lamps defines each zone, emphasizing spatial hierarchies and the sculptural qualities of the staircase and double‑height voids.
Thermal comfort is addressed through cross‑ventilation enabled by operable façade elements on opposite orientations, together with high ceilings that favor air circulation in the humid tropical climate. Interior acoustics benefit from the mix of hard reflective surfaces and softer elements such as upholstered furniture, area rugs, and vegetation that collectively reduce reverberation in the open spaces.
The villa integrates several strategies aimed at minimizing environmental impact while enhancing user comfort. The façade system of projecting fins and deep horizontal slabs acts as a passive shading device, significantly reducing cooling loads in Cancún’s hot climate. Glazed surfaces are specified with high‑performance coatings to limit heat gain while maintaining transparency and views.
Materials are selected for durability and reduced embodied energy, prioritizing locally available stone, certified timber, and finishes with low volatile organic compound emissions. The vegetated façades and rooftop gardens contribute to urban heat‑island mitigation, offer additional insulation, and support local biodiversity. Landscape design favors native and drought‑tolerant plant species, decreasing irrigation needs. Provisions for rainwater collection and greywater reuse, combined with efficient LED lighting and energy‑saving equipment, reinforce the project’s commitment to a low‑impact, contemporary coastal lifestyle.
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Located in a quiet area with views of the mountains, The Earth project had as a special feature the challenge of integrating two basic characteristics for our design: Sustainability and user development. For this resolution, a study of solar geometry and analysis of thermal radiation was carried out, which were used to determine the functionality of the material chosen for the skin of the façade of this project.
INSPIRATIONS & SUSTAINABILITY
Inspired by the concept of a solar eclipse "The Chambre" integrates features of traditional Ksar architecture with angled adobe walls to ensure thermal insulation, in this case, the walls have the greatest effect on the whole of the environmental building, since the chosen material will be responsible for most of the heat loss and will compensate the high and low temperatures thanks to its breathability promoting a healthy environment for users.
Using local materials to minimize environmental damage, the rammed earth structures are durable, function as a thermal regulator and acoustic insulator, providing a comfortable environment that the guest is relaxed.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Contemporary design can thrive in a traditional context; reinterpreting cultural and historical influences from the past to be reimagined as new ideas for the future. In this eco-friendly wellness resort in Morocco, the project focuses on honoring the traditional roots of the region while introducing new, sustainable ways of construction and design, creating an oasis that truly is the best of both worlds.
The concept of the Earth Project is based on the identity and sense of belonging, integrating characteristic elements of the Moroccan architecture and culture that together with the natural landscape work perfectly creating an atmosphere of serenity and harmony.
Located in a quiet area with views of the mountains, The Earth project had as a special feature the challenge of integrating two basic characteristics for our design: Sustainability and user development. For this resolution, a study of solar geometry and analysis of thermal radiation was carried out, which were used to determine the functionality of the material chosen for the skin of the façade of this project.
INSPIRATIONS & SUSTAINABILITY
Inspired by the concept of a solar eclipse "The Chambre" integrates features of traditional Ksar architecture with angled adobe walls to ensure thermal insulation, in this case, the walls have the greatest effect on the whole of the environmental building, since the chosen material will be responsible for most of the heat loss and will compensate the high and low temperatures thanks to its breathability promoting a healthy environment for users.
Using local materials to minimize environmental damage, the rammed earth structures are durable, function as a thermal regulator and acoustic insulator, providing a comfortable environment that the guest is relaxed.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Contemporary design can thrive in a traditional context; reinterpreting cultural and historical influences from the past to be reimagined as new ideas for the future. In this eco-friendly wellness resort in Morocco, the project focuses on honoring the traditional roots of the region while introducing new, sustainable ways of construction and design, creating an oasis that truly is the best of both worlds.
The concept of the Earth Project is based on the identity and sense of belonging, integrating characteristic elements of the Moroccan architecture and culture that together with the natural landscape work perfectly creating an atmosphere of serenity and harmony.
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The TLL Lobby in Barcelona is conceived as a contemporary corporate atrium that blurs the limits between workplace, public plaza and interior garden. The intervention transforms a previously neutral circulation void into a dynamic lobby-landscape where people can meet, work informally, or simply pass through. The design organizes space around sculptural, sinuous seating islands that integrate generous planters and trees, turning the center of the lobby into a green topography that activates all surrounding levels.
The architectural language is intentionally minimal and technological, providing a calm, neutral background to highlight vegetation and human activity. Large vertical surfaces and voids frame the atrium as an interior urban canyon, while the organic geometry of the furniture introduces softness and informality, encouraging spontaneous occupation and longer dwell times.
The lobby operates as a central node for the building’s corporate ecosystem. Circulation is structured as a perimeter loop along the ground floor, complemented by bridges and balconies on upper levels that visually connect different departments. The void of the atrium becomes a primary orientation device: from any point, users maintain clear visual references to exits, lifts and common services such as the café and information counters.
The plan is organized around several main islands. These elements subtly choreograph movement, creating varied passages—some more direct and linear, others slower and more meandering. Seating edges open strategically toward entrances, retail fronts and digital information walls, ensuring that resting areas always relate to flows of people without obstructing them. The result is a hierarchy of micro-spaces: quick waiting zones, informal meeting pockets and more relaxed working corners.
The architectural envelope uses a restrained palette of cool grey panels and glass, emphasizing precision and corporate clarity. This neutral shell is contrasted by the soft, warm tonality of the seating surfaces, which appear as continuous, carved volumes. The light beige tones of the benches, combined with pale green floor accents around the planters, subtly reference Barcelona’s Mediterranean context without resorting to overt color.
Metallic finishes on lighting structures and handrails echo the technological character of the building. The high-gloss digital screens punctuate the façade-like inner walls, introducing a dynamic layer of content and wayfinding. At ground level, flooring is specified with a durable, low-sheen finish to diffuse reflections from the skylight above, providing visual comfort and reducing glare.
A large overhead skylight spans the atrium, functioning as the principal atmospheric device. The roof structure is articulated with linear beams that modulate sunlight, creating a rhythmic pattern of shadows across the interior plaza. This controlled daylight reduces the need for artificial lighting during daytime while maintaining a balanced luminance suitable for digital displays and laptop use.
Vegetation is curated as a series of compact urban groves. Medium-height trees rise from the central islands, providing vertical scale and partial shading at seating level. Planter rims are integrated seamlessly with the benches, allowing users to sit in close contact with greenery. This proximity enhances acoustic comfort, improves indoor air quality and introduces seasonal variations in color and density, giving the lobby a subtle temporal dimension.
The custom benches are conceived as continuous, fluid elements, alternating between generous backrests and open, 360-degree seating edges. Their freeform geometry supports multiple postures—from quick, upright waiting to more relaxed, collaborative uses. Movable café tables and chairs complement the fixed elements, enabling reconfiguration for events, informal meetings or temporary workstations.
Lighting combines large-scale ambient fixtures with focused, pedestrian-scale luminaires. The arc-shaped floor lamps hover above the benches, generating intimate pools of warm light that contrast with the cooler, uniform illumination of the general atrium. This dual system allows the lobby to adapt from bright daytime conditions to a more atmospheric evening scenario while preserving a coherent visual identity.
Integrated digital totems and large-format screens provide wayfinding, corporate information and real-time building data, turning the atrium into an interface between physical and digital environments. The façade of devices is recessed into the wall cladding to maintain a flush, calm surface, and technical equipment is discretely incorporated in ventilation grilles and service panels.
Sustainability is addressed through passive and active strategies. The extensive skylight maximizes natural lighting, significantly reducing reliance on artificial sources during office hours. Glazing incorporates solar control to minimize heat gain, complemented by a high-performance building envelope that stabilizes interior temperatures. The selection of durable, low-maintenance finishes extends the life cycle of the lobby, while the substantial indoor planting contributes to improved indoor air quality and occupant well-being. The combination of efficient LED lighting, intelligent controls and the biophilic design approach positions the TLL Lobby as a contemporary, environmentally conscious corporate interior.
The TLL Lobby in Barcelona is conceived as a contemporary corporate atrium that blurs the limits between workplace, public plaza and interior garden. The intervention transforms a previously neutral circulation void into a dynamic lobby-landscape where people can meet, work informally, or simply pass through. The design organizes space around sculptural, sinuous seating islands that integrate generous planters and trees, turning the center of the lobby into a green topography that activates all surrounding levels.
The architectural language is intentionally minimal and technological, providing a calm, neutral background to highlight vegetation and human activity. Large vertical surfaces and voids frame the atrium as an interior urban canyon, while the organic geometry of the furniture introduces softness and informality, encouraging spontaneous occupation and longer dwell times.
The lobby operates as a central node for the building’s corporate ecosystem. Circulation is structured as a perimeter loop along the ground floor, complemented by bridges and balconies on upper levels that visually connect different departments. The void of the atrium becomes a primary orientation device: from any point, users maintain clear visual references to exits, lifts and common services such as the café and information counters.
The plan is organized around several main islands. These elements subtly choreograph movement, creating varied passages—some more direct and linear, others slower and more meandering. Seating edges open strategically toward entrances, retail fronts and digital information walls, ensuring that resting areas always relate to flows of people without obstructing them. The result is a hierarchy of micro-spaces: quick waiting zones, informal meeting pockets and more relaxed working corners.
The architectural envelope uses a restrained palette of cool grey panels and glass, emphasizing precision and corporate clarity. This neutral shell is contrasted by the soft, warm tonality of the seating surfaces, which appear as continuous, carved volumes. The light beige tones of the benches, combined with pale green floor accents around the planters, subtly reference Barcelona’s Mediterranean context without resorting to overt color.
Metallic finishes on lighting structures and handrails echo the technological character of the building. The high-gloss digital screens punctuate the façade-like inner walls, introducing a dynamic layer of content and wayfinding. At ground level, flooring is specified with a durable, low-sheen finish to diffuse reflections from the skylight above, providing visual comfort and reducing glare.
A large overhead skylight spans the atrium, functioning as the principal atmospheric device. The roof structure is articulated with linear beams that modulate sunlight, creating a rhythmic pattern of shadows across the interior plaza. This controlled daylight reduces the need for artificial lighting during daytime while maintaining a balanced luminance suitable for digital displays and laptop use.
Vegetation is curated as a series of compact urban groves. Medium-height trees rise from the central islands, providing vertical scale and partial shading at seating level. Planter rims are integrated seamlessly with the benches, allowing users to sit in close contact with greenery. This proximity enhances acoustic comfort, improves indoor air quality and introduces seasonal variations in color and density, giving the lobby a subtle temporal dimension.
The custom benches are conceived as continuous, fluid elements, alternating between generous backrests and open, 360-degree seating edges. Their freeform geometry supports multiple postures—from quick, upright waiting to more relaxed, collaborative uses. Movable café tables and chairs complement the fixed elements, enabling reconfiguration for events, informal meetings or temporary workstations.
Lighting combines large-scale ambient fixtures with focused, pedestrian-scale luminaires. The arc-shaped floor lamps hover above the benches, generating intimate pools of warm light that contrast with the cooler, uniform illumination of the general atrium. This dual system allows the lobby to adapt from bright daytime conditions to a more atmospheric evening scenario while preserving a coherent visual identity.
Integrated digital totems and large-format screens provide wayfinding, corporate information and real-time building data, turning the atrium into an interface between physical and digital environments. The façade of devices is recessed into the wall cladding to maintain a flush, calm surface, and technical equipment is discretely incorporated in ventilation grilles and service panels.
Sustainability is addressed through passive and active strategies. The extensive skylight maximizes natural lighting, significantly reducing reliance on artificial sources during office hours. Glazing incorporates solar control to minimize heat gain, complemented by a high-performance building envelope that stabilizes interior temperatures. The selection of durable, low-maintenance finishes extends the life cycle of the lobby, while the substantial indoor planting contributes to improved indoor air quality and occupant well-being. The combination of efficient LED lighting, intelligent controls and the biophilic design approach positions the TLL Lobby as a contemporary, environmentally conscious corporate interior.
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VAN24 house is located just north of Mexico City, in the hills near the Madin dam. This project was developed on a lot with excellent views of the city and of two volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The view was a central aspect of the design process.
The land contains a pronounced downward slope, ending up at almost six meters /almost 20 ft. below street level. Taking advantage of the lot’s natural topography, the house was constructed at the lowest point, creating two underground levels. This layout offered the opportunity to give the two lower levels a sense of privacy and security that is perfect for the bedroom area.
There are two and a half levels above the street. The main entrance and living area are found one half level above the street, while you step down one half level to the kitchen and dining area. This creates a double height ceiling and ensures uninterrupted views from any vantage point within the main living space
A large four-panel sliding glass door in the living room opens onto a balcony that runs the entire length of the facade, creating a continuous experience between the interior and the exterior. This sense of continuity, combined with the double height ceiling, was essential in creating a spacious open floor plan for the main living space.
The focus remains on the incredible views of the city as we move to the highest level of the house, the roof garden. This space, consisting of a terrace and crowned by a light, white cover that opens to the sky like a screen, was designed as an ideal family gathering place and uses greenery to create an urban sanctuary. Wood louvers offer a sense of privacy from the outside, while admitting light and air into the space.
The concept of VAN24, a floating house, arose from the very use of the half levels. Having the main entrance a half level above the street and the covered parking a half level below, created a base. The treatment of this base was important since it had to provide a contrasting texture and color to encourage a much darker appearance that essentially disappears when in the shadows. For this reason, a slab stone was chosen from a nearby quarry that contrasts with the white of the two levels it supports. When these levels create shadow on the stone base it is possible to imagine that the house is levitating in the air, floating.
VAN24 house is located just north of Mexico City, in the hills near the Madin dam. This project was developed on a lot with excellent views of the city and of two volcanoes, Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The view was a central aspect of the design process.
The land contains a pronounced downward slope, ending up at almost six meters /almost 20 ft. below street level. Taking advantage of the lot’s natural topography, the house was constructed at the lowest point, creating two underground levels. This layout offered the opportunity to give the two lower levels a sense of privacy and security that is perfect for the bedroom area.
There are two and a half levels above the street. The main entrance and living area are found one half level above the street, while you step down one half level to the kitchen and dining area. This creates a double height ceiling and ensures uninterrupted views from any vantage point within the main living space
A large four-panel sliding glass door in the living room opens onto a balcony that runs the entire length of the facade, creating a continuous experience between the interior and the exterior. This sense of continuity, combined with the double height ceiling, was essential in creating a spacious open floor plan for the main living space.
The focus remains on the incredible views of the city as we move to the highest level of the house, the roof garden. This space, consisting of a terrace and crowned by a light, white cover that opens to the sky like a screen, was designed as an ideal family gathering place and uses greenery to create an urban sanctuary. Wood louvers offer a sense of privacy from the outside, while admitting light and air into the space.
The concept of VAN24, a floating house, arose from the very use of the half levels. Having the main entrance a half level above the street and the covered parking a half level below, created a base. The treatment of this base was important since it had to provide a contrasting texture and color to encourage a much darker appearance that essentially disappears when in the shadows. For this reason, a slab stone was chosen from a nearby quarry that contrasts with the white of the two levels it supports. When these levels create shadow on the stone base it is possible to imagine that the house is levitating in the air, floating.
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Arbolada Villa in Cancún is conceived as a compact urban oasis that filters the intense Caribbean climate through a sculptural architectural envelope. The project organizes domestic life behind a protective shell, using a dynamic interplay of solids and voids to balance privacy, openness, and environmental performance. The main gesture is a single continuous frame that folds around the upper levels, creating a clear, iconic silhouette while acting as a climatic visor. Within this protective outline, the house is layered with gardens, terraces and vertical filters that soften the transition between street and interior.
The volumetry is defined by a clean horizontal base and a sharply inclined upper frame. This frame is partially detached from the internal volume, generating a deep ventilated cavity where shadows, reflections and vegetation interact. A dense rhythm of vertical fins runs along the main elevation, gradually stepping down to reveal the interior garden. These slats control solar gain from the low western sun, while preserving outward views and a strong sense of lightness. At night, integrated uplighting transforms the façade into a softly glowing lantern within the neighborhood.
The dark, solid plinth houses the more private and service-oriented functions, buffering the living areas from the street. Above, the main social spaces open toward the internal patio and elevated garden, taking advantage of cross-ventilation created by carefully positioned openings behind the louvered screen. The uppermost level is conceived as an intimate retreat with direct access to roof landscaping, visually connected to the sky through the angular opening of the frame. Circulation is linear and legible, allowing fluid progression from the protected entrance to increasingly open and introspective spaces.
A deliberate contrast is established between the monolithic white frame and the darker, textured base. The plinth employs stone or concrete with a natural finish, grounding the villa and providing thermal mass. Warm-toned wood appears in balcony linings and planter edges, introducing tactility against the crisp white shell. Artificial lighting emphasizes the architectural geometry rather than individual fixtures: linear LEDs articulate the frame, while grazing lights enhance the vertical fins and vegetation. This layered lighting strategy ensures low glare, reduced energy consumption and a strong nighttime identity without excessive luminance spilling into the public realm.
Vegetation is not treated as an accessory but as a fundamental spatial layer. Dense planting at ground level softens the junction with the street and improves microclimate conditions along the façade. Elevated planters on the upper levels bring greenery directly into the living spaces, acting as visual filters and additional shading devices. The composition favors native or adapted species suitable for Cancún’s humid tropical climate, reducing irrigation needs and maintenance while encouraging biodiversity within the gated community context.
Sustainability is embedded in the form rather than applied as an afterthought. The vertical fins and deep frame significantly reduce direct solar radiation on glazing, lowering cooling loads in the hot, humid climate. The ventilated façade cavity and operable openings support natural cross-ventilation during milder periods, decreasing dependence on mechanical air conditioning. The compact footprint preserves permeable garden areas that aid stormwater absorption during intense rainfall. High-performance glazing, LED lighting and the potential integration of photovoltaic panels on the concealed roof surfaces complement these passive strategies, resulting in a stylish yet environmentally responsible villa for contemporary Cancún living.
Arbolada Villa in Cancún is conceived as a compact urban oasis that filters the intense Caribbean climate through a sculptural architectural envelope. The project organizes domestic life behind a protective shell, using a dynamic interplay of solids and voids to balance privacy, openness, and environmental performance. The main gesture is a single continuous frame that folds around the upper levels, creating a clear, iconic silhouette while acting as a climatic visor. Within this protective outline, the house is layered with gardens, terraces and vertical filters that soften the transition between street and interior.
The volumetry is defined by a clean horizontal base and a sharply inclined upper frame. This frame is partially detached from the internal volume, generating a deep ventilated cavity where shadows, reflections and vegetation interact. A dense rhythm of vertical fins runs along the main elevation, gradually stepping down to reveal the interior garden. These slats control solar gain from the low western sun, while preserving outward views and a strong sense of lightness. At night, integrated uplighting transforms the façade into a softly glowing lantern within the neighborhood.
The dark, solid plinth houses the more private and service-oriented functions, buffering the living areas from the street. Above, the main social spaces open toward the internal patio and elevated garden, taking advantage of cross-ventilation created by carefully positioned openings behind the louvered screen. The uppermost level is conceived as an intimate retreat with direct access to roof landscaping, visually connected to the sky through the angular opening of the frame. Circulation is linear and legible, allowing fluid progression from the protected entrance to increasingly open and introspective spaces.
A deliberate contrast is established between the monolithic white frame and the darker, textured base. The plinth employs stone or concrete with a natural finish, grounding the villa and providing thermal mass. Warm-toned wood appears in balcony linings and planter edges, introducing tactility against the crisp white shell. Artificial lighting emphasizes the architectural geometry rather than individual fixtures: linear LEDs articulate the frame, while grazing lights enhance the vertical fins and vegetation. This layered lighting strategy ensures low glare, reduced energy consumption and a strong nighttime identity without excessive luminance spilling into the public realm.
Vegetation is not treated as an accessory but as a fundamental spatial layer. Dense planting at ground level softens the junction with the street and improves microclimate conditions along the façade. Elevated planters on the upper levels bring greenery directly into the living spaces, acting as visual filters and additional shading devices. The composition favors native or adapted species suitable for Cancún’s humid tropical climate, reducing irrigation needs and maintenance while encouraging biodiversity within the gated community context.
Sustainability is embedded in the form rather than applied as an afterthought. The vertical fins and deep frame significantly reduce direct solar radiation on glazing, lowering cooling loads in the hot, humid climate. The ventilated façade cavity and operable openings support natural cross-ventilation during milder periods, decreasing dependence on mechanical air conditioning. The compact footprint preserves permeable garden areas that aid stormwater absorption during intense rainfall. High-performance glazing, LED lighting and the potential integration of photovoltaic panels on the concealed roof surfaces complement these passive strategies, resulting in a stylish yet environmentally responsible villa for contemporary Cancún living.
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Technology help us simulate, plan and visualize the project with the client, allowing for flexibility in the exploration and changes to the project design until the accomplishment of all needs. BIM give us a better coordination and collaboration with contractors, helping in deliver, optimize, schedule and cost control allowing the prefabrication of more parts of the project giving faster results with superior quality.
The retail and tourist information center for Civitatis.com was a digitally handcrafted in BIM technology improving the overall project quality with a faster delivery process.
Technology help us simulate, plan and visualize the project with the client, allowing for flexibility in the exploration and changes to the project design until the accomplishment of all needs. BIM give us a better coordination and collaboration with contractors, helping in deliver, optimize, schedule and cost control allowing the prefabrication of more parts of the project giving faster results with superior quality.
The retail and tourist information center for Civitatis.com was a digitally handcrafted in BIM technology improving the overall project quality with a faster delivery process.
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The design of the Cosm tower is inspired by the spectacular design of Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller.
The design of the structure of the building is inspired by the Cosm chair, with an earthquake-dynamic system that works intelligently against oscillating and trepidatory movements of earthquakes, providing maximum stability to the building.
The skin of the building is inspired by the Cosm fabric, and is composed of a Serge Ferrari solar control bioclimatic textile façade, an innovative material that offers thermal and visual protection, freedom of design and maximum visibility to the outside.
The design of the building structure, similar to the Cosm chair, dynamically stiffens the facade of the building, forming a seismic-resistant diaphragm of structural diagonal bracing that provides strength and ductility to the design.
The Colors of Cosm | RGB LED Technology: The color in the design of the building is created digitally by means of RGB LED low consumption lighting, bathing the neutral surface of the building skin with light that dynamizes the aesthetics and offers a more technological aspect.
The functional, technical, energetic and sustainable performance of the building are also reflected in its aesthetic design, creating an icon that highlights the values of the brand.
The selection of responsible and local materials is proposed to minimize the amount of waste in the construction, as well as materials with recycled components and of low environmental impact. The facades propose the use of extra-clear solar control glass "SGG COOL LITE" to regulate the temperature, save energy and reduce the consumption of air conditioning, improving visual comfort by reducing solar glare.
The design of the Cosm Tower is focused on Sustainability and Bioclimatic design, taking advantage of renewable energy while minimizing its environmental impact.
Photovoltaic Panels: The skin of the building integrates a solar control membrane with photovoltaic cells to take advantage of the sun as renewable natural energy.
Plants that Clean the Air: The skin of the building integrates plants that filter the air to help eliminate environmental pollution.
Innovation: The construction of the building is conceived by means of the Holedeck innovative construction system, which is considered to be the most sustainable concrete structure in the world, as it reduces the weight and volume of the building by minimizing the use of resources.
Water Filtration: A water filtration system reduces environmental pollution and an irrigation system treats and utilizes gray water.
Water Efficiency: It promotes a more intelligent use of drinking water, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption through controlling and measuring the amount used, efficient facilities and water recycling.
Use of Stormwater: Collection of rainwater to reduce the consumption of the urban hydraulic network.
Accessibility and Function: Easy urban accessibility, bicycle parking, with an adequate functional design that intelligently integrates uses and spaces.
Connection with Nature: Access plaza, terraces and spaces with natural vegetation and fountains that promote a peaceful moment in the environment, in addition to increasing the exterior / interior connection.
Comfort: Holistic and efficient design focused on the user. The maximum possible natural lighting and comfort to the user is provided in all interior spaces in addition to the use of materials that promote wellness.
Interior Environmental Quality: Proper natural lighting is achieved through the facade of extra-clear solar control glass, promoting the best use of natural light during the day creating an adequate thermal environment. Air renewal systems maintain the quality of the environment.
Location and Transportation: In direct connection with the public transportation network, which links the user with the city and its urban mobility network.
Amenities: Generate the maximum possible spaces for public use that create social cohesion, such as a bicycle paths, pedestrian walks, terraces and a viewpoint.
Expansion of Public Space: Public use of spaces that integrate the building with its urban context is promoted.
Sports Port: In addition to the pedestrian urban space, a maritime-sporting connection is generated that promotes an additional point of social interaction.
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X: Architecture Designed Category, 31st Cycle : COSM Tower (2019)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X: Architecture Designed Category, 31st Cycle : COSM Tower (2019)
The design of the Cosm tower is inspired by the spectacular design of Studio 7.5 for Herman Miller.
The design of the structure of the building is inspired by the Cosm chair, with an earthquake-dynamic system that works intelligently against oscillating and trepidatory movements of earthquakes, providing maximum stability to the building.
The skin of the building is inspired by the Cosm fabric, and is composed of a Serge Ferrari solar control bioclimatic textile façade, an innovative material that offers thermal and visual protection, freedom of design and maximum visibility to the outside.
The design of the building structure, similar to the Cosm chair, dynamically stiffens the facade of the building, forming a seismic-resistant diaphragm of structural diagonal bracing that provides strength and ductility to the design.
The Colors of Cosm | RGB LED Technology: The color in the design of the building is created digitally by means of RGB LED low consumption lighting, bathing the neutral surface of the building skin with light that dynamizes the aesthetics and offers a more technological aspect.
The functional, technical, energetic and sustainable performance of the building are also reflected in its aesthetic design, creating an icon that highlights the values of the brand.
The selection of responsible and local materials is proposed to minimize the amount of waste in the construction, as well as materials with recycled components and of low environmental impact. The facades propose the use of extra-clear solar control glass "SGG COOL LITE" to regulate the temperature, save energy and reduce the consumption of air conditioning, improving visual comfort by reducing solar glare.
The design of the Cosm Tower is focused on Sustainability and Bioclimatic design, taking advantage of renewable energy while minimizing its environmental impact.
Photovoltaic Panels: The skin of the building integrates a solar control membrane with photovoltaic cells to take advantage of the sun as renewable natural energy.
Plants that Clean the Air: The skin of the building integrates plants that filter the air to help eliminate environmental pollution.
Innovation: The construction of the building is conceived by means of the Holedeck innovative construction system, which is considered to be the most sustainable concrete structure in the world, as it reduces the weight and volume of the building by minimizing the use of resources.
Water Filtration: A water filtration system reduces environmental pollution and an irrigation system treats and utilizes gray water.
Water Efficiency: It promotes a more intelligent use of drinking water, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption through controlling and measuring the amount used, efficient facilities and water recycling.
Use of Stormwater: Collection of rainwater to reduce the consumption of the urban hydraulic network.
Accessibility and Function: Easy urban accessibility, bicycle parking, with an adequate functional design that intelligently integrates uses and spaces.
Connection with Nature: Access plaza, terraces and spaces with natural vegetation and fountains that promote a peaceful moment in the environment, in addition to increasing the exterior / interior connection.
Comfort: Holistic and efficient design focused on the user. The maximum possible natural lighting and comfort to the user is provided in all interior spaces in addition to the use of materials that promote wellness.
Interior Environmental Quality: Proper natural lighting is achieved through the facade of extra-clear solar control glass, promoting the best use of natural light during the day creating an adequate thermal environment. Air renewal systems maintain the quality of the environment.
Location and Transportation: In direct connection with the public transportation network, which links the user with the city and its urban mobility network.
Amenities: Generate the maximum possible spaces for public use that create social cohesion, such as a bicycle paths, pedestrian walks, terraces and a viewpoint.
Expansion of Public Space: Public use of spaces that integrate the building with its urban context is promoted.
Sports Port: In addition to the pedestrian urban space, a maritime-sporting connection is generated that promotes an additional point of social interaction.
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Innovation Hub is conceived as a dynamic urban catalyst, a hybrid building that fuses corporate, commercial and leisure functions into a single continuous architectural landscape. The volume emerges as a sculpted horizontal podium that extends the city fabric towards the mangrove reserve, softening the threshold between the dense avenue and the natural territory. Fluid lines, cantilevered platforms and generous terraces translate the idea of innovation into a built form that is constantly opening, overlapping and connecting.
The project operates as an elevated urban ground. Instead of a conventional closed block, the mass is fractured into stepped plates that generate plazas, paseos and belvederes at different levels. These terraces act as extensions of office spaces, retail programs and restaurants, promoting an informal interaction between work, commerce and public life while framing panoramic views to the Caribbean landscape.
The building occupies a strategic corner along a primary urban corridor, responding with a clear gesture: a curved façade that accompanies the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and defines a generous setback. This setback becomes a forecourt with drop-off areas, landscaped islets and vertical stone elements that evoke local Mayan references, marking the corporate entrance and creating a strong urban presence.
Multiple access points articulate a porous ground floor. Retail premises open directly to the sidewalks, while covered arcades and double-height lobbies provide climatic shelter and visual continuity. Vehicular circulation is organized in a perimeter loop that separates service and parking flows from the main pedestrian promenades, ensuring safe and intuitive navigation throughout the complex.
The architectural language is based on superposed horizontal slabs that slide and cantilever to create overhangs, balconies and sky gardens. The resulting expression is aerodynamic and contemporary, resonating with the coastal context of Cancún while clearly differentiating the corporate plates from the retail plinth. Large cantilevers protect the glazed areas from direct sun, reinforcing both the environmental and spatial performance.
The façades combine high-performance curtain wall systems with a second skin of horizontal louvers and perforated panels. On the main avenue, the louvers are denser and more sculptural, forming a kinetic surface that changes with the angle of view and the incidence of light. On the upper levels, the second skin opens to allow unobstructed views from executive offices and terraces, while still providing controlled shading and glare reduction.
The internal organization is structured around linear atriums and open galleries that visually connect several levels and orient the circulation. These interior voids act as climatic buffers, introducing natural light deep into the floor plates and creating visual relationships between corporate spaces, collaborative areas and the commercial program. Green planters, water features and exposed vegetation blur the boundary between interior and exterior.
Office floors are configured with flexible, large-span layouts, allowing a variety of fit-out scenarios for corporate tenants and co-working environments. Meeting rooms and informal lounges open onto terraces, encouraging outdoor work and social interaction in a climate-responsive manner. In the commercial zones, double-height shopfronts, escalators and bridges create a vertical retail experience, while the continuous roof garden operates as a communal park above the city.
The material palette is defined by light-toned concrete, glass, aluminum and local stone, producing a clean, luminous image that reduces heat absorption under tropical sun. The rounded edges and white envelope minimize thermal bridges and reflect solar radiation, while the extensive use of greenery cools the microclimate and contributes to visual comfort. Interior finishes favor neutral colors and natural materials, allowing corporate and commercial brands to personalize their spaces without compromising the architectural coherence.
Sustainability is addressed through an integrated strategy. The building orientation and overhangs optimize solar control, complemented by high-performance glazing and operable elements that promote cross ventilation where feasible. The roofscape is conceived as an active ecological layer, with native and adaptive species that reduce irrigation needs, support biodiversity and improve stormwater management. Photovoltaic panels can be integrated on selected roof areas and pergolas, contributing to on-site energy generation. Efficient LED lighting, smart building management systems and water-saving fixtures complete the environmental approach, positioning Innovation Hub as a contemporary, responsible landmark within Cancún’s evolving urban fabric.
Innovation Hub is conceived as a dynamic urban catalyst, a hybrid building that fuses corporate, commercial and leisure functions into a single continuous architectural landscape. The volume emerges as a sculpted horizontal podium that extends the city fabric towards the mangrove reserve, softening the threshold between the dense avenue and the natural territory. Fluid lines, cantilevered platforms and generous terraces translate the idea of innovation into a built form that is constantly opening, overlapping and connecting.
The project operates as an elevated urban ground. Instead of a conventional closed block, the mass is fractured into stepped plates that generate plazas, paseos and belvederes at different levels. These terraces act as extensions of office spaces, retail programs and restaurants, promoting an informal interaction between work, commerce and public life while framing panoramic views to the Caribbean landscape.
The building occupies a strategic corner along a primary urban corridor, responding with a clear gesture: a curved façade that accompanies the movement of vehicles and pedestrians and defines a generous setback. This setback becomes a forecourt with drop-off areas, landscaped islets and vertical stone elements that evoke local Mayan references, marking the corporate entrance and creating a strong urban presence.
Multiple access points articulate a porous ground floor. Retail premises open directly to the sidewalks, while covered arcades and double-height lobbies provide climatic shelter and visual continuity. Vehicular circulation is organized in a perimeter loop that separates service and parking flows from the main pedestrian promenades, ensuring safe and intuitive navigation throughout the complex.
The architectural language is based on superposed horizontal slabs that slide and cantilever to create overhangs, balconies and sky gardens. The resulting expression is aerodynamic and contemporary, resonating with the coastal context of Cancún while clearly differentiating the corporate plates from the retail plinth. Large cantilevers protect the glazed areas from direct sun, reinforcing both the environmental and spatial performance.
The façades combine high-performance curtain wall systems with a second skin of horizontal louvers and perforated panels. On the main avenue, the louvers are denser and more sculptural, forming a kinetic surface that changes with the angle of view and the incidence of light. On the upper levels, the second skin opens to allow unobstructed views from executive offices and terraces, while still providing controlled shading and glare reduction.
The internal organization is structured around linear atriums and open galleries that visually connect several levels and orient the circulation. These interior voids act as climatic buffers, introducing natural light deep into the floor plates and creating visual relationships between corporate spaces, collaborative areas and the commercial program. Green planters, water features and exposed vegetation blur the boundary between interior and exterior.
Office floors are configured with flexible, large-span layouts, allowing a variety of fit-out scenarios for corporate tenants and co-working environments. Meeting rooms and informal lounges open onto terraces, encouraging outdoor work and social interaction in a climate-responsive manner. In the commercial zones, double-height shopfronts, escalators and bridges create a vertical retail experience, while the continuous roof garden operates as a communal park above the city.
The material palette is defined by light-toned concrete, glass, aluminum and local stone, producing a clean, luminous image that reduces heat absorption under tropical sun. The rounded edges and white envelope minimize thermal bridges and reflect solar radiation, while the extensive use of greenery cools the microclimate and contributes to visual comfort. Interior finishes favor neutral colors and natural materials, allowing corporate and commercial brands to personalize their spaces without compromising the architectural coherence.
Sustainability is addressed through an integrated strategy. The building orientation and overhangs optimize solar control, complemented by high-performance glazing and operable elements that promote cross ventilation where feasible. The roofscape is conceived as an active ecological layer, with native and adaptive species that reduce irrigation needs, support biodiversity and improve stormwater management. Photovoltaic panels can be integrated on selected roof areas and pergolas, contributing to on-site energy generation. Efficient LED lighting, smart building management systems and water-saving fixtures complete the environmental approach, positioning Innovation Hub as a contemporary, responsible landmark within Cancún’s evolving urban fabric.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The Innovation Hub Offices in Cancún are conceived as a luminous, open and flexible corporate environment that celebrates technology and collaboration while framing the tropical landscape. The design strategy is based on clean, continuous planes and precise geometric cuts that evoke digital interfaces, giving the interior a contemporary and dynamic character. Transparency, reflection and controlled light are used to create an atmosphere where innovation is perceived from the arrival sequence to the workspaces.
The project seeks to function as a connector between the urban context and the companies that inhabit the building, turning the lobby and shared areas into a ceremonial threshold. The composition emphasizes horizontality and visual depth, allowing long perspectives across glass partitions and open floors. Curved elements, such as the sculptural stair and large radius corners, soften the overall rigor and generate a fluid circulation that encourages encounter and interaction.
The access level is conceived as a transparent plinth. A fully glazed envelope reveals the reception and internal lobby to the exterior portico, generating a visual continuity with the public realm. The entrance plane is free of visual noise, directing attention to the reception desk and double-height void, which operate as a central orientation point. Structural columns are integrated as vertical anchors that organize movement around them.
Circular and linear circulations intersect in the main lobby. A spiral stair articulates vertical connectivity, functioning as a sculptural element that visually links different levels of the hub. Open-plan workspaces are arranged along the façade, taking advantage of natural light and panoramic views, while enclosed support areas and meeting rooms occupy the core. This layout ensures efficient flows, short travel distances and a clear hierarchy between public, semi-public and private zones.
The palette is dominated by white, light neutrals and high-gloss finishes, chosen to amplify natural light and create an abstract, technology-driven atmosphere. Large-format marble-effect surfaces in floors and reception counter provide a continuous, monolithic base that enhances the perception of spaciousness and elegance. These planes are contrasted with warm vertical elements, such as slatted wood panels, which introduce texture and a human scale to the corporate environment.
Glass plays a fundamental role, both as façade and as internal partition, allowing daylight penetration and maintaining visual connectivity between different programmatic areas. Black and dark metallic accents define frames, furniture pieces and ceiling details, giving depth and precision to the composition. Upholstered seating and indoor landscaping in generous planters introduce softness and color, balancing the overall minimalism with comfort and informality.
The interior design strategy prioritizes flexibility and collaborative work. Workstations are configured in open layouts with light, movable furniture that permits future reconfiguration without major interventions. Meeting areas and lounges are defined through ceiling planes, changes in flooring texture and transparent partitions, preserving visual openness while providing acoustic separation.
Special attention is given to representative and immersive spaces. The main lobby operates as a brand statement, with integrated lighting and signage that reinforce the identity of the Innovation Hub. A multimedia room with enveloping screens is designed for presentations, events and virtual experiences, allowing companies to showcase content in a high-impact environment. Throughout the project, neutral backgrounds are intentionally kept simple so that digital media and user activity become the protagonists.
The lighting concept combines abundant natural light with a precise system of linear recessed luminaires and spotlights. Daylight enters through the glazed façades, reducing the need for artificial lighting during most of the day. Interior surfaces with high reflectance coefficients help distribute light evenly, minimizing glare and energy consumption. Artificial lighting is resolved with efficient LED technology, integrated into ceilings and vertical elements to emphasize geometry and circulation paths.
Sustainability is addressed through passive and active strategies. The extensive glazing is complemented by exterior overhangs and sun-control elements that mitigate solar gain in Cancún’s tropical climate. High-performance glass improves thermal comfort and reduces cooling loads. Interior materials are selected for durability and low maintenance, extending life cycles and minimizing waste. The open layout promotes cross-ventilation opportunities and shared conditioned zones, optimizing energy use. Indoor vegetation contributes to improved air quality and offers biophilic reference points, reinforcing user well-being within the corporate environment.
The Innovation Hub Offices in Cancún are conceived as a luminous, open and flexible corporate environment that celebrates technology and collaboration while framing the tropical landscape. The design strategy is based on clean, continuous planes and precise geometric cuts that evoke digital interfaces, giving the interior a contemporary and dynamic character. Transparency, reflection and controlled light are used to create an atmosphere where innovation is perceived from the arrival sequence to the workspaces.
The project seeks to function as a connector between the urban context and the companies that inhabit the building, turning the lobby and shared areas into a ceremonial threshold. The composition emphasizes horizontality and visual depth, allowing long perspectives across glass partitions and open floors. Curved elements, such as the sculptural stair and large radius corners, soften the overall rigor and generate a fluid circulation that encourages encounter and interaction.
The access level is conceived as a transparent plinth. A fully glazed envelope reveals the reception and internal lobby to the exterior portico, generating a visual continuity with the public realm. The entrance plane is free of visual noise, directing attention to the reception desk and double-height void, which operate as a central orientation point. Structural columns are integrated as vertical anchors that organize movement around them.
Circular and linear circulations intersect in the main lobby. A spiral stair articulates vertical connectivity, functioning as a sculptural element that visually links different levels of the hub. Open-plan workspaces are arranged along the façade, taking advantage of natural light and panoramic views, while enclosed support areas and meeting rooms occupy the core. This layout ensures efficient flows, short travel distances and a clear hierarchy between public, semi-public and private zones.
The palette is dominated by white, light neutrals and high-gloss finishes, chosen to amplify natural light and create an abstract, technology-driven atmosphere. Large-format marble-effect surfaces in floors and reception counter provide a continuous, monolithic base that enhances the perception of spaciousness and elegance. These planes are contrasted with warm vertical elements, such as slatted wood panels, which introduce texture and a human scale to the corporate environment.
Glass plays a fundamental role, both as façade and as internal partition, allowing daylight penetration and maintaining visual connectivity between different programmatic areas. Black and dark metallic accents define frames, furniture pieces and ceiling details, giving depth and precision to the composition. Upholstered seating and indoor landscaping in generous planters introduce softness and color, balancing the overall minimalism with comfort and informality.
The interior design strategy prioritizes flexibility and collaborative work. Workstations are configured in open layouts with light, movable furniture that permits future reconfiguration without major interventions. Meeting areas and lounges are defined through ceiling planes, changes in flooring texture and transparent partitions, preserving visual openness while providing acoustic separation.
Special attention is given to representative and immersive spaces. The main lobby operates as a brand statement, with integrated lighting and signage that reinforce the identity of the Innovation Hub. A multimedia room with enveloping screens is designed for presentations, events and virtual experiences, allowing companies to showcase content in a high-impact environment. Throughout the project, neutral backgrounds are intentionally kept simple so that digital media and user activity become the protagonists.
The lighting concept combines abundant natural light with a precise system of linear recessed luminaires and spotlights. Daylight enters through the glazed façades, reducing the need for artificial lighting during most of the day. Interior surfaces with high reflectance coefficients help distribute light evenly, minimizing glare and energy consumption. Artificial lighting is resolved with efficient LED technology, integrated into ceilings and vertical elements to emphasize geometry and circulation paths.
Sustainability is addressed through passive and active strategies. The extensive glazing is complemented by exterior overhangs and sun-control elements that mitigate solar gain in Cancún’s tropical climate. High-performance glass improves thermal comfort and reduces cooling loads. Interior materials are selected for durability and low maintenance, extending life cycles and minimizing waste. The open layout promotes cross-ventilation opportunities and shared conditioned zones, optimizing energy use. Indoor vegetation contributes to improved air quality and offers biophilic reference points, reinforcing user well-being within the corporate environment.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
INVICTA Headquarters in Miami is conceived as a luminous corporate interior that translates the precision of timepieces into spatial design. The concept revolves around clarity, rhythm, and transparency, mirroring the mechanical rigor of watchmaking. A vibrant yellow brand color becomes the primary visual anchor, contrasted against white, warm timber, and neutral stone, to produce an energetic yet controlled work environment. The space privileges linearity and axial perspectives, guiding visitors from the lobby through open-plan workstations toward a focal brand wall that acts as the visual climax of the interior sequence.
The design language favors clean planes, minimal detailing, and integrated lighting elements that emphasize horizontality. Strategic use of glass partitions preserves visual continuity while defining functional zones such as meeting areas, private offices, and collaborative spaces. The overall result is a corporate landscape that feels open, bright, and highly legible, aligning architecture, interior design, and brand identity in a cohesive narrative.
The project is structured around a central open-office spine, flanked by enclosed rooms and circulation corridors. Workstations are arranged in longitudinal rows, maximizing visual depth and ensuring that every desk benefits from balanced artificial lighting and peripheral daylight. The linear configuration supports clear work processes, easy supervision, and intuitive wayfinding.
At the perimeter, full-height glazed partitions define conference rooms and support areas without interrupting the perception of a single, continuous space. The entrance lobby operates as a compression zone that quickly expands into the main work hall, reinforcing a sense of arrival and openness. Breakout zones and informal seating pockets are subtly integrated near green planters, providing moments of pause within the otherwise highly efficient office grid.
The material palette combines robust, low-maintenance finishes with warm, tactile elements. Large-format porcelain tiles in a stone-like gray finish form a continuous floor surface, ensuring durability and easy cleaning for high-traffic corporate use. Vertical surfaces alternate between smooth yellow panels, clear glass, and textured stone accent walls, creating a balanced interplay between solid and transparent planes.
Custom millwork in natural wood tones appears in planter boxes, reception elements, and some wall cladding, adding warmth and counterbalancing the more technical atmosphere of glass and metal. The dominant yellow ceiling bands frame the central space and align with perimeter wall panels, creating a cohesive chromatic ribbon that guides movement and reinforces the brand’s visual identity. White workstations and chairs provide a neutral background, ensuring that technology and personal items do not visually overload the environment.
Lighting design relies on an extensive grid of recessed downlights and linear fixtures integrated into the ceiling coffers. This arrangement delivers uniform illumination across work surfaces, minimizing glare on computer screens and enhancing visual comfort. The metallic perforated ceiling panels likely conceal acoustic insulation and technical services, aiding reverberation control in the open-plan setting.
Ergonomic task chairs, generous workstation dimensions, and well-considered circulation widths collectively improve user comfort and accessibility. The presence of translucent colored glass and fabric-lined zones helps diffuse sound and mitigate the acoustic challenges typical of large open offices. The overall aim is a calm, productive soundscape that still allows for informal interaction.
Brand communication is intentionally architectural rather than merely graphic. The yellow corporate color is deployed at an architectural scale in ceilings, portals, and façade elements, ensuring instant recognizability from the exterior and continuity into the interior. Feature walls with large-scale watch imagery and the “Invincible in Detail” tagline position the workspace as an immersive brand environment.
The main axis terminates at a dramatic black backdrop with illuminated branding, forming a visual anchor that emphasizes the company’s core product line. Meeting rooms and the showroom-like conference area are fully glazed, transforming internal corporate activities into part of the brand exhibition visible from circulation paths and, in some areas, from outside the building envelope.
Sustainability is addressed through both passive and active strategies, integrated seamlessly into the design. The extensive use of glass partitions maximizes the distribution of available natural light, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day. Where daylight access is limited, energy-efficient LED fixtures and lighting controls can help reduce consumption, particularly in work areas and meeting rooms with predictable occupation patterns.
Indoor planting plays a significant role, with continuous planter boxes delineating workstation clusters and adding biophilic value. These green elements assist in improving indoor air quality and contribute to staff wellbeing, helping to reduce stress and support productivity. Durable, low-VOC finishes and modular furniture systems favor longevity and potential reconfiguration, aligning with sustainable life-cycle thinking. The design’s emphasis on timeless, clean lines over short-lived trends is itself a strategy to extend the useful life of the interior and minimize future material waste.
INVICTA Headquarters in Miami is conceived as a luminous corporate interior that translates the precision of timepieces into spatial design. The concept revolves around clarity, rhythm, and transparency, mirroring the mechanical rigor of watchmaking. A vibrant yellow brand color becomes the primary visual anchor, contrasted against white, warm timber, and neutral stone, to produce an energetic yet controlled work environment. The space privileges linearity and axial perspectives, guiding visitors from the lobby through open-plan workstations toward a focal brand wall that acts as the visual climax of the interior sequence.
The design language favors clean planes, minimal detailing, and integrated lighting elements that emphasize horizontality. Strategic use of glass partitions preserves visual continuity while defining functional zones such as meeting areas, private offices, and collaborative spaces. The overall result is a corporate landscape that feels open, bright, and highly legible, aligning architecture, interior design, and brand identity in a cohesive narrative.
The project is structured around a central open-office spine, flanked by enclosed rooms and circulation corridors. Workstations are arranged in longitudinal rows, maximizing visual depth and ensuring that every desk benefits from balanced artificial lighting and peripheral daylight. The linear configuration supports clear work processes, easy supervision, and intuitive wayfinding.
At the perimeter, full-height glazed partitions define conference rooms and support areas without interrupting the perception of a single, continuous space. The entrance lobby operates as a compression zone that quickly expands into the main work hall, reinforcing a sense of arrival and openness. Breakout zones and informal seating pockets are subtly integrated near green planters, providing moments of pause within the otherwise highly efficient office grid.
The material palette combines robust, low-maintenance finishes with warm, tactile elements. Large-format porcelain tiles in a stone-like gray finish form a continuous floor surface, ensuring durability and easy cleaning for high-traffic corporate use. Vertical surfaces alternate between smooth yellow panels, clear glass, and textured stone accent walls, creating a balanced interplay between solid and transparent planes.
Custom millwork in natural wood tones appears in planter boxes, reception elements, and some wall cladding, adding warmth and counterbalancing the more technical atmosphere of glass and metal. The dominant yellow ceiling bands frame the central space and align with perimeter wall panels, creating a cohesive chromatic ribbon that guides movement and reinforces the brand’s visual identity. White workstations and chairs provide a neutral background, ensuring that technology and personal items do not visually overload the environment.
Lighting design relies on an extensive grid of recessed downlights and linear fixtures integrated into the ceiling coffers. This arrangement delivers uniform illumination across work surfaces, minimizing glare on computer screens and enhancing visual comfort. The metallic perforated ceiling panels likely conceal acoustic insulation and technical services, aiding reverberation control in the open-plan setting.
Ergonomic task chairs, generous workstation dimensions, and well-considered circulation widths collectively improve user comfort and accessibility. The presence of translucent colored glass and fabric-lined zones helps diffuse sound and mitigate the acoustic challenges typical of large open offices. The overall aim is a calm, productive soundscape that still allows for informal interaction.
Brand communication is intentionally architectural rather than merely graphic. The yellow corporate color is deployed at an architectural scale in ceilings, portals, and façade elements, ensuring instant recognizability from the exterior and continuity into the interior. Feature walls with large-scale watch imagery and the “Invincible in Detail” tagline position the workspace as an immersive brand environment.
The main axis terminates at a dramatic black backdrop with illuminated branding, forming a visual anchor that emphasizes the company’s core product line. Meeting rooms and the showroom-like conference area are fully glazed, transforming internal corporate activities into part of the brand exhibition visible from circulation paths and, in some areas, from outside the building envelope.
Sustainability is addressed through both passive and active strategies, integrated seamlessly into the design. The extensive use of glass partitions maximizes the distribution of available natural light, reducing reliance on artificial lighting during the day. Where daylight access is limited, energy-efficient LED fixtures and lighting controls can help reduce consumption, particularly in work areas and meeting rooms with predictable occupation patterns.
Indoor planting plays a significant role, with continuous planter boxes delineating workstation clusters and adding biophilic value. These green elements assist in improving indoor air quality and contribute to staff wellbeing, helping to reduce stress and support productivity. Durable, low-VOC finishes and modular furniture systems favor longevity and potential reconfiguration, aligning with sustainable life-cycle thinking. The design’s emphasis on timeless, clean lines over short-lived trends is itself a strategy to extend the useful life of the interior and minimize future material waste.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The Invicta Offices in Miami are conceived as an immersive brand environment where corporate workspace and showroom coexist. The project translates the precision and robustness associated with the brand into an architectural language based on sharp geometries, bold chromatic contrasts and controlled lighting. The spatial narrative is designed as a sequence: a strong, iconic entrance that compresses perception, followed by an interior that opens into transparent, flexible and luminous work areas. This creates a visitor journey that moves from impact to clarity, mirroring the experience of discovering the meticulous detail of a timepiece.
The overall composition is guided by a simple but powerful diagram: a black core that houses circulation and services, wrapped by yellow planes that frame the most representative public and collaborative spaces. This duality of core and envelope is constantly visible and becomes a visual guide through the interior landscape, reinforcing orientation and identity.
The main entrance operates as an urban façade within the building, using a large, three-dimensional yellow portal that projects outward and frames the reception threshold. The saturated yellow surface, combined with deep black recesses, creates a strong figure-ground relationship that captures attention and marks a clear transition from common areas to the Invicta universe. The logo is integrated at architectural scale, not as applied signage but as part of the composition, ensuring immediate recognition.
The vestibule is treated as a gallery-like tunnel, where a linear wooden floor draws the eye inward toward a digital feature wall. Black lacquered side surfaces and ceiling panels intensify depth perception and heighten contrast, while the controlled lighting rhythm emphasizes the perspective. Carefully placed planters with low-maintenance greenery soften the geometry and introduce a biophilic note right at the threshold.
The interior planning prioritizes visual connectivity and flexibility. A central glazed volume houses the main conference and training area, functioning as a transparent “box within the box.” This intervention clearly articulates the open plan without sacrificing openness, allowing activities inside to be visually present and reinforcing the collaborative culture of the office. Circulation flows around this core, ensuring intuitive wayfinding and multiple access points.
The periphery of the floor plate accommodates workstations and support spaces, while the central glass enclosure becomes a visual anchor. Black structural elements and selected columns are emphasized rather than hidden, acting as vertical markers that structure the open space. The result is a clear, legible layout that balances collective areas with quieter work zones, all under a cohesive aesthetic language.
The material palette is intentionally reduced to align with the brand’s identity: Invicta yellow, deep black, warm natural wood and neutral greys. Yellow is applied as continuous wall planes and ceiling facets, generating a luminous backdrop and reinforcing brand memorability. Black appears in high-gloss finishes on portals, columns and select furniture elements, providing a sense of depth and sophistication. The wooden flooring in the main areas introduces warmth and tactility, offsetting the intensity of the color contrast.
Extensive glass partitions create a sense of permeability and allow natural and artificial light to be shared across the floor. Ceiling-integrated linear luminaires run in parallel bands, echoing the precision of watch mechanisms. The lighting design works predominantly with indirect and diffused sources, minimizing glare on glass surfaces and enhancing visual comfort during long working periods and presentations.
Sustainability strategies focus on efficient resource use, occupant comfort and long-term adaptability. The open-plan configuration and continuous glazing maximize daylight penetration, reducing dependence on artificial lighting during daytime hours. High-efficacy LED fixtures with dimming controls and zoning enable precise energy management according to occupancy and task requirements. The simple, modular layout allows for future reconfiguration of work areas with minimal demolition, extending the life cycle of the fit-out.
Low-VOC paints and finishes are specified to improve indoor air quality, and the presence of interior plants contributes to a more balanced microclimate and offers a visual connection to nature. The restrained material palette favors durable, easy-to-maintain surfaces, lowering maintenance and replacement needs. Together, these strategies ensure that the Invicta offices not only express the brand in an iconic way, but also operate as a healthy, efficient and resilient workplace environment.
The Invicta Offices in Miami are conceived as an immersive brand environment where corporate workspace and showroom coexist. The project translates the precision and robustness associated with the brand into an architectural language based on sharp geometries, bold chromatic contrasts and controlled lighting. The spatial narrative is designed as a sequence: a strong, iconic entrance that compresses perception, followed by an interior that opens into transparent, flexible and luminous work areas. This creates a visitor journey that moves from impact to clarity, mirroring the experience of discovering the meticulous detail of a timepiece.
The overall composition is guided by a simple but powerful diagram: a black core that houses circulation and services, wrapped by yellow planes that frame the most representative public and collaborative spaces. This duality of core and envelope is constantly visible and becomes a visual guide through the interior landscape, reinforcing orientation and identity.
The main entrance operates as an urban façade within the building, using a large, three-dimensional yellow portal that projects outward and frames the reception threshold. The saturated yellow surface, combined with deep black recesses, creates a strong figure-ground relationship that captures attention and marks a clear transition from common areas to the Invicta universe. The logo is integrated at architectural scale, not as applied signage but as part of the composition, ensuring immediate recognition.
The vestibule is treated as a gallery-like tunnel, where a linear wooden floor draws the eye inward toward a digital feature wall. Black lacquered side surfaces and ceiling panels intensify depth perception and heighten contrast, while the controlled lighting rhythm emphasizes the perspective. Carefully placed planters with low-maintenance greenery soften the geometry and introduce a biophilic note right at the threshold.
The interior planning prioritizes visual connectivity and flexibility. A central glazed volume houses the main conference and training area, functioning as a transparent “box within the box.” This intervention clearly articulates the open plan without sacrificing openness, allowing activities inside to be visually present and reinforcing the collaborative culture of the office. Circulation flows around this core, ensuring intuitive wayfinding and multiple access points.
The periphery of the floor plate accommodates workstations and support spaces, while the central glass enclosure becomes a visual anchor. Black structural elements and selected columns are emphasized rather than hidden, acting as vertical markers that structure the open space. The result is a clear, legible layout that balances collective areas with quieter work zones, all under a cohesive aesthetic language.
The material palette is intentionally reduced to align with the brand’s identity: Invicta yellow, deep black, warm natural wood and neutral greys. Yellow is applied as continuous wall planes and ceiling facets, generating a luminous backdrop and reinforcing brand memorability. Black appears in high-gloss finishes on portals, columns and select furniture elements, providing a sense of depth and sophistication. The wooden flooring in the main areas introduces warmth and tactility, offsetting the intensity of the color contrast.
Extensive glass partitions create a sense of permeability and allow natural and artificial light to be shared across the floor. Ceiling-integrated linear luminaires run in parallel bands, echoing the precision of watch mechanisms. The lighting design works predominantly with indirect and diffused sources, minimizing glare on glass surfaces and enhancing visual comfort during long working periods and presentations.
Sustainability strategies focus on efficient resource use, occupant comfort and long-term adaptability. The open-plan configuration and continuous glazing maximize daylight penetration, reducing dependence on artificial lighting during daytime hours. High-efficacy LED fixtures with dimming controls and zoning enable precise energy management according to occupancy and task requirements. The simple, modular layout allows for future reconfiguration of work areas with minimal demolition, extending the life cycle of the fit-out.
Low-VOC paints and finishes are specified to improve indoor air quality, and the presence of interior plants contributes to a more balanced microclimate and offers a visual connection to nature. The restrained material palette favors durable, easy-to-maintain surfaces, lowering maintenance and replacement needs. Together, these strategies ensure that the Invicta offices not only express the brand in an iconic way, but also operate as a healthy, efficient and resilient workplace environment.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Moon Lounge Bar is conceived as a futuristic observatory for nightlife, integrating the vibrant energy of Cancún with an immersive, almost cosmic atmosphere. The design frames the Caribbean sky as a dynamic backdrop, allowing the bar to transform seamlessly from a relaxed daytime terrace into an intensely luminous night venue. Curved geometries and continuous lines evoke orbital trajectories, while the lighting strategy reinforces the lunar identity of the project.
The space acts as a hybrid between lounge, viewing deck and event arena. A large digital screen becomes the focal point, generating an ever-changing visual landscape that enhances the sense of being inside a contemporary “crater” open to the horizon. The architecture is intentionally minimal in its material palette so that light, projection and the natural setting carry the experiential weight.
The layout is structured around a central open platform that directs all views toward the main LED wall and the ocean beyond. Perimetral zones accommodate tables and stools on raised decks, promoting clear sightlines and allowing the public to circulate fluidly between bar, seating and viewpoints. The absence of solid partitions ensures that visual continuity and social interaction remain uninterrupted.
Ceiling and floor edges are treated as continuous ribbons that guide movement, subtly indicating transitions between standing, bar and lounge areas. The connection to the upper terrace and adjacent levels is articulated through generous stairways, enabling the lounge to operate as a nodal point within a larger hospitality complex. Accessibility is integrated by maintaining wide, obstacle-free routes and level changes managed with gentle ramps where required.
The material palette is deliberately restrained: smooth white surfaces for bar and ceilings, dark wall planes to enhance contrast, and warm-toned wood flooring that grounds the space. This combination produces a neutral yet sophisticated canvas where programmable lighting and projections can redefine the ambience according to time and event.
Integrated LED strips trace the curvature of the envelope, emphasizing the fluid geometry and acting as an architectural outline at night. Indirect lighting under platforms and bar counters creates a floating effect, while focused task lighting at tables ensures visual comfort. The large-format digital screen becomes a dynamic façade, allowing curated content, branding and live performances to transform the overall mood without physical reconfiguration.
Furniture is characterized by sleek, sculptural forms that echo the project’s futuristic narrative. High stools with chrome bases and compact circular tables provide flexibility in configuration, supporting both intimate gatherings and larger groups. The predominance of white in the seating elements reflects light and reinforces the visual purity of the interior.
Ergonomic considerations appear in the proportions of seats and table heights, enabling comfortable use during extended events. The density of furniture is carefully calibrated to maintain clear circulation paths and allow standing clusters near the bar without obstructing views. Overall, the interior design supports a casual yet elevated lounge experience, adaptable to concerts, DJ sets or more relaxed sunset sessions.
The open-sided configuration capitalizes on Cancún’s climate, favoring natural cross-ventilation and reducing dependence on mechanical cooling. The large roof overhang provides shading from direct solar radiation, mitigating heat gain and enhancing user comfort during the day. Strategic orientation maximizes views toward the sea and surrounding landscape, anchoring the venue within its coastal context.
From an environmental perspective, the project promotes efficient use of resources through LED-based lighting systems with programmable dimming to reduce energy consumption during lower occupancy periods. The limited material palette facilitates maintenance and potential future recycling of components. Where feasible, the specification of durable finishes and modular furniture extends the life cycle of interior elements, while the open-plan design reduces the need for additional construction if the layout evolves over time.
Moon Lounge Bar is conceived as a futuristic observatory for nightlife, integrating the vibrant energy of Cancún with an immersive, almost cosmic atmosphere. The design frames the Caribbean sky as a dynamic backdrop, allowing the bar to transform seamlessly from a relaxed daytime terrace into an intensely luminous night venue. Curved geometries and continuous lines evoke orbital trajectories, while the lighting strategy reinforces the lunar identity of the project.
The space acts as a hybrid between lounge, viewing deck and event arena. A large digital screen becomes the focal point, generating an ever-changing visual landscape that enhances the sense of being inside a contemporary “crater” open to the horizon. The architecture is intentionally minimal in its material palette so that light, projection and the natural setting carry the experiential weight.
The layout is structured around a central open platform that directs all views toward the main LED wall and the ocean beyond. Perimetral zones accommodate tables and stools on raised decks, promoting clear sightlines and allowing the public to circulate fluidly between bar, seating and viewpoints. The absence of solid partitions ensures that visual continuity and social interaction remain uninterrupted.
Ceiling and floor edges are treated as continuous ribbons that guide movement, subtly indicating transitions between standing, bar and lounge areas. The connection to the upper terrace and adjacent levels is articulated through generous stairways, enabling the lounge to operate as a nodal point within a larger hospitality complex. Accessibility is integrated by maintaining wide, obstacle-free routes and level changes managed with gentle ramps where required.
The material palette is deliberately restrained: smooth white surfaces for bar and ceilings, dark wall planes to enhance contrast, and warm-toned wood flooring that grounds the space. This combination produces a neutral yet sophisticated canvas where programmable lighting and projections can redefine the ambience according to time and event.
Integrated LED strips trace the curvature of the envelope, emphasizing the fluid geometry and acting as an architectural outline at night. Indirect lighting under platforms and bar counters creates a floating effect, while focused task lighting at tables ensures visual comfort. The large-format digital screen becomes a dynamic façade, allowing curated content, branding and live performances to transform the overall mood without physical reconfiguration.
Furniture is characterized by sleek, sculptural forms that echo the project’s futuristic narrative. High stools with chrome bases and compact circular tables provide flexibility in configuration, supporting both intimate gatherings and larger groups. The predominance of white in the seating elements reflects light and reinforces the visual purity of the interior.
Ergonomic considerations appear in the proportions of seats and table heights, enabling comfortable use during extended events. The density of furniture is carefully calibrated to maintain clear circulation paths and allow standing clusters near the bar without obstructing views. Overall, the interior design supports a casual yet elevated lounge experience, adaptable to concerts, DJ sets or more relaxed sunset sessions.
The open-sided configuration capitalizes on Cancún’s climate, favoring natural cross-ventilation and reducing dependence on mechanical cooling. The large roof overhang provides shading from direct solar radiation, mitigating heat gain and enhancing user comfort during the day. Strategic orientation maximizes views toward the sea and surrounding landscape, anchoring the venue within its coastal context.
From an environmental perspective, the project promotes efficient use of resources through LED-based lighting systems with programmable dimming to reduce energy consumption during lower occupancy periods. The limited material palette facilitates maintenance and potential future recycling of components. Where feasible, the specification of durable finishes and modular furniture extends the life cycle of interior elements, while the open-plan design reduces the need for additional construction if the layout evolves over time.
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Ocoabay is located in Azua, Dominican Republic, one of 13 Caribbean countries. Azua is one of the 32 provinces of the Dominican Republic, which is located in the southwestern region of the country and bordered to the northwest by San Juan, to the west by Bahoruco, to the southwest by Barahona, to the south by the Caribbean Sea, to the northeast by La Vega, to the east by San José de Ocoa and to the southeast by Peravia.
According to the topographic plan, the lot is spread out over an area of 1,568,814.62 square meters (16,886,580 square feet) which varies between regular and mountainous. The regular areas maintain a constant slope, while the mountainous areas offer more variation including flatter sections where buildings were placed.
The general concept of Ocoabay revolves around the only vineyard in the Caribbean. This unique environment is what surrounds and gives life to this tourist destination. Ocoabay is the only development in the Caribbean that is based on wine production and the vineyard experience, which is why the vineyard itself is the inspiration that governs the design of the project. The Dominican Republic is one of the richest cultural and nature destinations, making Ocoabay one of the best destinations in all of the Caribbean.
The Ocoabay project is divided into two phases; the first phase includes a Boutique Hotel, Villas and an ApartHotel, plus an extensive variety of activities, which surround the vineyards, generating a circuit. PHASE I has a higher construction density than PHASE II since the latter is considered a natural reserve area, therefore the activities and works located within this phase are of low environmental impact. The activity areas within the project are linked one by one along the perimeter roads forming a circuit, allowing ease of mobility and orientation for guests and residents. The villas are the most densely occupied area and are organized in clusters around the large, central vineyard. This clustered organizational approach makes the location of each villa ideal. Ocoabay is a development focused on sustainability. Each of the areas contemplate a series of passive sustainable design strategies, combining the design concept with functionality to take advantage of the natural riches and merge architecture with the natural environment.
Furthermore, this organizational approach allows for the division of infrastructure and basic services, such as electricity and water, to be clearly controlled and operated by section. Also, the layout of the tertiary roads functions clearly and concisely by connecting each cluster to the secondary roads that surround the perimeter of the large, central vineyard, connecting each villa to the center of the project.
Strategies are considered to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, making use of renewable energy for lighting and making the most of natural light, in addition to the generation of energy, by means of solar photovoltaic panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the artificial lighting system, which is proposed with a high efficiency LED system.
Natural lighting is achieved through the facade of extra clear glass solar control, promoting the best use of natural light during the day creating an adequate thermal environment.
The selection of responsable and local materials in proposed to minimize the amount of waste in the construction, as well as materials with recycled components and of low environmental impact.
A more intelligent use of drinking water is applied, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient installations, water recycling through the separation of gray water, taking advantage of then to irrigate green areas, as well as their control and measurement.
• A’ Design Award, Milan, Italy: Silver A' Design Award - A' Spatial Design Award
• ReThinking The Future, New Delhi, India: Second Award - Mixed Use Concept
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X: Designed Category
• A’ Design Award, Milan, Italy: Silver A' Design Award - A' Spatial Design Award
• ReThinking The Future, New Delhi, India: Second Award - Mixed Use Concept
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X: Designed Category
Ocoabay is located in Azua, Dominican Republic, one of 13 Caribbean countries. Azua is one of the 32 provinces of the Dominican Republic, which is located in the southwestern region of the country and bordered to the northwest by San Juan, to the west by Bahoruco, to the southwest by Barahona, to the south by the Caribbean Sea, to the northeast by La Vega, to the east by San José de Ocoa and to the southeast by Peravia.
According to the topographic plan, the lot is spread out over an area of 1,568,814.62 square meters (16,886,580 square feet) which varies between regular and mountainous. The regular areas maintain a constant slope, while the mountainous areas offer more variation including flatter sections where buildings were placed.
The general concept of Ocoabay revolves around the only vineyard in the Caribbean. This unique environment is what surrounds and gives life to this tourist destination. Ocoabay is the only development in the Caribbean that is based on wine production and the vineyard experience, which is why the vineyard itself is the inspiration that governs the design of the project. The Dominican Republic is one of the richest cultural and nature destinations, making Ocoabay one of the best destinations in all of the Caribbean.
The Ocoabay project is divided into two phases; the first phase includes a Boutique Hotel, Villas and an ApartHotel, plus an extensive variety of activities, which surround the vineyards, generating a circuit. PHASE I has a higher construction density than PHASE II since the latter is considered a natural reserve area, therefore the activities and works located within this phase are of low environmental impact. The activity areas within the project are linked one by one along the perimeter roads forming a circuit, allowing ease of mobility and orientation for guests and residents. The villas are the most densely occupied area and are organized in clusters around the large, central vineyard. This clustered organizational approach makes the location of each villa ideal. Ocoabay is a development focused on sustainability. Each of the areas contemplate a series of passive sustainable design strategies, combining the design concept with functionality to take advantage of the natural riches and merge architecture with the natural environment.
Furthermore, this organizational approach allows for the division of infrastructure and basic services, such as electricity and water, to be clearly controlled and operated by section. Also, the layout of the tertiary roads functions clearly and concisely by connecting each cluster to the secondary roads that surround the perimeter of the large, central vineyard, connecting each villa to the center of the project.
Strategies are considered to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, making use of renewable energy for lighting and making the most of natural light, in addition to the generation of energy, by means of solar photovoltaic panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the artificial lighting system, which is proposed with a high efficiency LED system.
Natural lighting is achieved through the facade of extra clear glass solar control, promoting the best use of natural light during the day creating an adequate thermal environment.
The selection of responsable and local materials in proposed to minimize the amount of waste in the construction, as well as materials with recycled components and of low environmental impact.
A more intelligent use of drinking water is applied, both inside and outside the building, using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient installations, water recycling through the separation of gray water, taking advantage of then to irrigate green areas, as well as their control and measurement.
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RODMAR Offices in Cancún is conceived as a contemporary corporate space that balances transparency, warmth, and efficiency. The design articulates a clear contrast between light and dark surfaces, where white planes and glass elements emphasize brightness, while wood and dark textured panels provide intimacy and gravitas. The overall spatial narrative promotes an image of solidity and reliability, aligned with the corporate identity, yet remains flexible and open to future changes in workplace dynamics.
The project organizes the offices as a sequence of open workstations, private offices, and collaborative areas, visually connected through continuous ceilings and longitudinal furniture lines. This continuity reinforces teamwork and visual permeability while preserving acoustic control and privacy where required. The identity wall with the illuminated logo acts as a focal point, marking the transition from reception to the main operative area.
The layout is based on a clear axial circulation that runs parallel to the main work cluster. Open-plan benching systems accommodate multiple workstations, allowing for easy reconfiguration and growth. Private offices and meeting rooms are placed along the perimeter or behind glazed partitions, ensuring natural light penetration deep into the floor plate.
Curved partitions in dark finishes soften corners and help articulate transitions between public and semi-private zones. This gesture avoids rigid corridors and instead creates fluid movement and subtle visual expansions. The large boardroom is positioned as a terminal space along the main axis, with full-height glazing that reinforces its importance and allows controlled visual connection to adjacent areas.
The material palette combines warm wood veneers, light marble-effect flooring, and dark textured wall finishes. Wood surfaces are used in cabinetry, wall cladding, and desk planes, adding a tactile, human scale to the corporate environment. These wooden planes are frequently framed by thin metallic profiles, providing rhythm and precision to the elevations.
Floors in light-toned stone or porcelain increase reflectance and contribute to a luminous, airy atmosphere, which is especially relevant in Cancún’s intense natural light conditions. Dark plaster or cementitious finishes on curved walls create a background that visually anchors the space and highlights the lighter planes in front. Neutral upholstery in greys and taupes keeps the environment sober, while white worktops and built-in elements reinforce cleanliness and order.
Workstations use shared linear desks with integrated cable management, reducing visual clutter and facilitating collaborative work. Ergonomic chairs with neutral fabrics support long working periods without distracting from the overall aesthetic. In executive areas, desks and meeting tables adopt more robust proportions, emphasizing hierarchy while maintaining a coherent material language.
Lighting is resolved through linear recessed fixtures and strategically positioned downlights that emphasize circulation paths and focal points. Ceiling elements follow the geometry of the layout, reinforcing directionality and giving the ceilings a dynamic character. Integrated screens, wall-mounted supports, and hidden infrastructure allow technology to be present yet visually discreet, supporting presentations, videoconferencing, and digital workflows.
The façade incorporates horizontal louvers that filter sunlight and generate a play of shadows in the interior. This brise-soleil system mitigates solar gain, reduces glare on workstations, and improves visual comfort while maintaining outward views. The large glazed surfaces maximize daylight, decreasing the dependence on artificial lighting during working hours.
From a sustainability standpoint, the project privileges durable, low-maintenance finishes such as high-pressure laminates, porcelain tiles, and composite panels that resist humidity and coastal conditions characteristic of Cancún. The open-plan layout optimizes air distribution and reduces the need for compartmentalized climate control. The combination of daylighting strategies, efficient LED lighting, and long-lasting materials creates a workspace with reduced energy consumption, extended lifecycle, and a comfortable environment for users.
RODMAR Offices in Cancún is conceived as a contemporary corporate space that balances transparency, warmth, and efficiency. The design articulates a clear contrast between light and dark surfaces, where white planes and glass elements emphasize brightness, while wood and dark textured panels provide intimacy and gravitas. The overall spatial narrative promotes an image of solidity and reliability, aligned with the corporate identity, yet remains flexible and open to future changes in workplace dynamics.
The project organizes the offices as a sequence of open workstations, private offices, and collaborative areas, visually connected through continuous ceilings and longitudinal furniture lines. This continuity reinforces teamwork and visual permeability while preserving acoustic control and privacy where required. The identity wall with the illuminated logo acts as a focal point, marking the transition from reception to the main operative area.
The layout is based on a clear axial circulation that runs parallel to the main work cluster. Open-plan benching systems accommodate multiple workstations, allowing for easy reconfiguration and growth. Private offices and meeting rooms are placed along the perimeter or behind glazed partitions, ensuring natural light penetration deep into the floor plate.
Curved partitions in dark finishes soften corners and help articulate transitions between public and semi-private zones. This gesture avoids rigid corridors and instead creates fluid movement and subtle visual expansions. The large boardroom is positioned as a terminal space along the main axis, with full-height glazing that reinforces its importance and allows controlled visual connection to adjacent areas.
The material palette combines warm wood veneers, light marble-effect flooring, and dark textured wall finishes. Wood surfaces are used in cabinetry, wall cladding, and desk planes, adding a tactile, human scale to the corporate environment. These wooden planes are frequently framed by thin metallic profiles, providing rhythm and precision to the elevations.
Floors in light-toned stone or porcelain increase reflectance and contribute to a luminous, airy atmosphere, which is especially relevant in Cancún’s intense natural light conditions. Dark plaster or cementitious finishes on curved walls create a background that visually anchors the space and highlights the lighter planes in front. Neutral upholstery in greys and taupes keeps the environment sober, while white worktops and built-in elements reinforce cleanliness and order.
Workstations use shared linear desks with integrated cable management, reducing visual clutter and facilitating collaborative work. Ergonomic chairs with neutral fabrics support long working periods without distracting from the overall aesthetic. In executive areas, desks and meeting tables adopt more robust proportions, emphasizing hierarchy while maintaining a coherent material language.
Lighting is resolved through linear recessed fixtures and strategically positioned downlights that emphasize circulation paths and focal points. Ceiling elements follow the geometry of the layout, reinforcing directionality and giving the ceilings a dynamic character. Integrated screens, wall-mounted supports, and hidden infrastructure allow technology to be present yet visually discreet, supporting presentations, videoconferencing, and digital workflows.
The façade incorporates horizontal louvers that filter sunlight and generate a play of shadows in the interior. This brise-soleil system mitigates solar gain, reduces glare on workstations, and improves visual comfort while maintaining outward views. The large glazed surfaces maximize daylight, decreasing the dependence on artificial lighting during working hours.
From a sustainability standpoint, the project privileges durable, low-maintenance finishes such as high-pressure laminates, porcelain tiles, and composite panels that resist humidity and coastal conditions characteristic of Cancún. The open-plan layout optimizes air distribution and reduces the need for compartmentalized climate control. The combination of daylighting strategies, efficient LED lighting, and long-lasting materials creates a workspace with reduced energy consumption, extended lifecycle, and a comfortable environment for users.
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The TDM Villa is conceived as a coastal retreat that dissolves the boundary between architecture and Mediterranean landscape. The design responds to the steep topography of Tossa de Mar, unfolding as a series of fluid, terraced volumes that follow the natural contour lines. The villa orients every main space toward the sea, transforming the residence into a panoramic belvedere open to all views while remaining discreetly embedded within the pine and cork oak forest.
The architectural language is defined by soft, continuous curves and horizontal white bands that wrap façades, eaves, and terraces in a single gesture. This ribbon-like element emphasizes the villa’s horizontality, echoes the coastal cliffs, and frames wide glass surfaces that maximize daylight and visual connection with the bay. The result is a sculptural yet understated presence that privileges landscape over object.
The building is organized in stepped platforms, minimizing cut-and-fill and allowing direct access to the garden from multiple levels. The upper volume accommodates the most private functions, such as bedrooms and intimate lounges, while the intermediate and lower terraces host social spaces including living areas, kitchen, and outdoor leisure decks.
The plan follows a broken, elongated curve that opens like a fan toward the sea. This geometry creates a sequence of variable-depth terraces, offering both generous open decks and more sheltered outdoor rooms. Circulation is conceived as a promenade architecturale: covered walkways skim along the slope, linking interior and exterior spaces and providing shaded transitions between different programmatic areas.
The façades combine large-format glazing with slender structural elements and pronounced horizontal slabs. The continuous white bands function both as shading canopies and as structural diaphragms, reducing the need for intermediate supports and allowing panoramic openings. This structural clarity enhances transparency and ensures that the sea and forest remain the main protagonists.
Materially, the project juxtaposes warm tones and tactile surfaces against the crisp white envelope. Natural stone cladding anchors the base to the terrain, while timber accents bring domestic scale to terraces and soffits. High-performance glazing with selective coatings controls solar gain, and minimalist aluminum frames maintain the continuity of the exterior ribbon. The combination delivers a refined coastal character that is durable in a marine environment.
Interior spaces are designed as extensions of the surrounding landscape, with floor finishes and ceiling lines that flow virtually uninterrupted to the exterior decks. Open-plan living areas emphasize axial views toward the horizon, while curved partitions subtly guide movement and frame specific vistas of the rocky coves and open sea.
The color palette prioritizes neutral, sandy tones complemented by natural timber and stone surfaces, creating a calm, resort-like atmosphere. Built-in furniture and integrated storage follow the geometry of the outer shell, reinforcing the sense of continuity. Large sliding panels allow spaces to shift from fully open, breezy environments to more enclosed and intimate settings depending on season and time of day.
The garden strategy focuses on preserving and enhancing the existing Mediterranean ecosystem. Native trees and shrubs weave around the built volumes, softening edges and ensuring that the villa appears to emerge from the forest canopy. Terraced gardens with low retaining walls of local stone mediate between constructed platforms and natural rock outcrops.
Outdoor living areas are articulated around an infinity pool that visually merges with the sea. Sun decks, lounge platforms, and shaded pergolas are distributed along the main façade, providing a variety of microclimates for different times of day. Roof surfaces are treated as accessible green roofs, offering additional belvedere points and contributing to the perception of architecture as an elevated landscape rather than a discrete object.
Sustainability is addressed through both passive and active strategies carefully adapted to the Mediterranean climate. The curved orientation and generous overhangs optimize solar exposure in winter while providing effective shading in summer. Cross-ventilation is enabled by dual-aspect rooms and operable façades, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling during temperate months.
Green roofs increase thermal inertia, mitigate heat-island effect, and improve rainwater management, while native planting minimizes irrigation needs. High-performance insulation, low-emissivity glazing, and airtight detailing reduce energy consumption, making the villa compatible with high-efficiency HVAC and potential photovoltaic integration on less visible roof segments. Local materials and preserved vegetation limit the project’s ecological footprint, ensuring that the TDM Villa remains harmoniously integrated within the coastal landscape of Tossa de Mar.
The TDM Villa is conceived as a coastal retreat that dissolves the boundary between architecture and Mediterranean landscape. The design responds to the steep topography of Tossa de Mar, unfolding as a series of fluid, terraced volumes that follow the natural contour lines. The villa orients every main space toward the sea, transforming the residence into a panoramic belvedere open to all views while remaining discreetly embedded within the pine and cork oak forest.
The architectural language is defined by soft, continuous curves and horizontal white bands that wrap façades, eaves, and terraces in a single gesture. This ribbon-like element emphasizes the villa’s horizontality, echoes the coastal cliffs, and frames wide glass surfaces that maximize daylight and visual connection with the bay. The result is a sculptural yet understated presence that privileges landscape over object.
The building is organized in stepped platforms, minimizing cut-and-fill and allowing direct access to the garden from multiple levels. The upper volume accommodates the most private functions, such as bedrooms and intimate lounges, while the intermediate and lower terraces host social spaces including living areas, kitchen, and outdoor leisure decks.
The plan follows a broken, elongated curve that opens like a fan toward the sea. This geometry creates a sequence of variable-depth terraces, offering both generous open decks and more sheltered outdoor rooms. Circulation is conceived as a promenade architecturale: covered walkways skim along the slope, linking interior and exterior spaces and providing shaded transitions between different programmatic areas.
The façades combine large-format glazing with slender structural elements and pronounced horizontal slabs. The continuous white bands function both as shading canopies and as structural diaphragms, reducing the need for intermediate supports and allowing panoramic openings. This structural clarity enhances transparency and ensures that the sea and forest remain the main protagonists.
Materially, the project juxtaposes warm tones and tactile surfaces against the crisp white envelope. Natural stone cladding anchors the base to the terrain, while timber accents bring domestic scale to terraces and soffits. High-performance glazing with selective coatings controls solar gain, and minimalist aluminum frames maintain the continuity of the exterior ribbon. The combination delivers a refined coastal character that is durable in a marine environment.
Interior spaces are designed as extensions of the surrounding landscape, with floor finishes and ceiling lines that flow virtually uninterrupted to the exterior decks. Open-plan living areas emphasize axial views toward the horizon, while curved partitions subtly guide movement and frame specific vistas of the rocky coves and open sea.
The color palette prioritizes neutral, sandy tones complemented by natural timber and stone surfaces, creating a calm, resort-like atmosphere. Built-in furniture and integrated storage follow the geometry of the outer shell, reinforcing the sense of continuity. Large sliding panels allow spaces to shift from fully open, breezy environments to more enclosed and intimate settings depending on season and time of day.
The garden strategy focuses on preserving and enhancing the existing Mediterranean ecosystem. Native trees and shrubs weave around the built volumes, softening edges and ensuring that the villa appears to emerge from the forest canopy. Terraced gardens with low retaining walls of local stone mediate between constructed platforms and natural rock outcrops.
Outdoor living areas are articulated around an infinity pool that visually merges with the sea. Sun decks, lounge platforms, and shaded pergolas are distributed along the main façade, providing a variety of microclimates for different times of day. Roof surfaces are treated as accessible green roofs, offering additional belvedere points and contributing to the perception of architecture as an elevated landscape rather than a discrete object.
Sustainability is addressed through both passive and active strategies carefully adapted to the Mediterranean climate. The curved orientation and generous overhangs optimize solar exposure in winter while providing effective shading in summer. Cross-ventilation is enabled by dual-aspect rooms and operable façades, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling during temperate months.
Green roofs increase thermal inertia, mitigate heat-island effect, and improve rainwater management, while native planting minimizes irrigation needs. High-performance insulation, low-emissivity glazing, and airtight detailing reduce energy consumption, making the villa compatible with high-efficiency HVAC and potential photovoltaic integration on less visible roof segments. Local materials and preserved vegetation limit the project’s ecological footprint, ensuring that the TDM Villa remains harmoniously integrated within the coastal landscape of Tossa de Mar.
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VAZ32 house in Mexico City was created to meet the needs of the client- a development company looking for a unique and contemporary product that could compete in the current real estate market of Mexico City. At the same time, the design is a result of the site and its unique building restrictions put in place by the subdivision- a 31-foot-wide by 63-foot-deep rectangular lot, with 10-foot setbacks in both the front and back, in close proximity to surrounding houses on three sides, and a steep slope down -34 feet from street level.
Taking advantage of the natural shape of the land, it was decided to design the private spaces below street level, creating a sense of security and privacy in the bedrooms while occupying most of the slope of the land. By cutting into the land and constructing with the site’s natural topography, we were able to save money by avoiding excessive filling costs. At the lowest level, where the master bedroom is located, the setback restrictions set forth by the subdivision were used to our advantage to create a private garden that is also accessed by the family room.
The public spaces were designed at street level and create the main façade of the house, which is crowned by a light, white cover that opens to the sky like a screen. This light cover becomes a building envelope that embraces the house and at the same time, creates contrast with the concrete walls.
This same building envelope transforms into a half wall that serves as division between the pedestrian access and the parking area. Conceptually, this feature represents a continuous line from roof, to façade, to the front of the property and continues infinitely.
A large retaining wall passes through the entire width of the house on all four levels, including the roof garden, and functions as the backbone of the project. In addition to its structural importance, this feature becomes an architectural aesthetic element as well. In the staircase, the natural light coming in from the skylight showcases the texture of the bare concrete which plays perfectly off the other textural elements- steel, wood and tempered glass.
The VAZ32 house achieves the goal of being a contemporary and unique project through its aesthetic value and use of current materials. Most importantly for the client, the house provides a thoughtful design at a competitive price for the location.
The VAZ32 house is aesthetically pleasing because of its functionality and context, as well as compliant with the sustainability guidelines that are the basis of sanzpont [arquitectura]
VAZ32 house in Mexico City was created to meet the needs of the client- a development company looking for a unique and contemporary product that could compete in the current real estate market of Mexico City. At the same time, the design is a result of the site and its unique building restrictions put in place by the subdivision- a 31-foot-wide by 63-foot-deep rectangular lot, with 10-foot setbacks in both the front and back, in close proximity to surrounding houses on three sides, and a steep slope down -34 feet from street level.
Taking advantage of the natural shape of the land, it was decided to design the private spaces below street level, creating a sense of security and privacy in the bedrooms while occupying most of the slope of the land. By cutting into the land and constructing with the site’s natural topography, we were able to save money by avoiding excessive filling costs. At the lowest level, where the master bedroom is located, the setback restrictions set forth by the subdivision were used to our advantage to create a private garden that is also accessed by the family room.
The public spaces were designed at street level and create the main façade of the house, which is crowned by a light, white cover that opens to the sky like a screen. This light cover becomes a building envelope that embraces the house and at the same time, creates contrast with the concrete walls.
This same building envelope transforms into a half wall that serves as division between the pedestrian access and the parking area. Conceptually, this feature represents a continuous line from roof, to façade, to the front of the property and continues infinitely.
A large retaining wall passes through the entire width of the house on all four levels, including the roof garden, and functions as the backbone of the project. In addition to its structural importance, this feature becomes an architectural aesthetic element as well. In the staircase, the natural light coming in from the skylight showcases the texture of the bare concrete which plays perfectly off the other textural elements- steel, wood and tempered glass.
The VAZ32 house achieves the goal of being a contemporary and unique project through its aesthetic value and use of current materials. Most importantly for the client, the house provides a thoughtful design at a competitive price for the location.
The VAZ32 house is aesthetically pleasing because of its functionality and context, as well as compliant with the sustainability guidelines that are the basis of sanzpont [arquitectura]
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Aldo's Gelato is conceived as an urban pavilion of pleasure, translating the fluidity of Italian gelato into an architectural language of curves, layers and light. The concept explores the idea of “melting volumes”: shells and canopies appear to dissolve and overlap, creating a dynamic, welcoming threshold between city and interior. This design is replicated and adapted in 13 locations across Mexico, ensuring a recognizable brand identity while responding to each specific urban context.
Color becomes a key narrative device. The intense red of the brand is used as a continuous ribbon that folds from façade to ceiling to counter, guiding the eye and generating a sense of movement and energy. Neutral tones in beige, wood and soft greys balance this vibrancy, offering a calm background that celebrates the chromatic richness of the gelato itself.
The plan is structured around a clear linear axis: entrance, exhibition counter, and seating area. Generous openings and transparent façades blur interior and exterior, inviting passersby to visually connect with the product from the public realm. In open-mall locations, the kiosk typology adopts a free-standing, sculptural envelope that orients the main counter toward the highest pedestrian flows.
Circulation is intuitive and efficient. Customer movement naturally follows the display of flavors, while staff routes remain compact and ergonomic behind the counter, minimizing cross-traffic. Seating zones are fragmented into small clusters—two- and four-seat groupings—encouraging short stays but allowing easy reconfiguration for larger groups.
The material palette combines high-gloss, hygienic surfaces with warm, tactile elements. Solid surfaces and polished laminates in red and white define the food-handling areas, ensuring durability and easy cleaning. These are complemented by textured wall panels and faux-stone or brick finishes, evoking artisanal production and Italian café culture.
Ceilings are treated as sculptural elements: red lacquered canopies, perforated panels and suspended wooden blades create depth and acoustical comfort while integrating linear and recessed LED lighting. Warm white light above seating areas contrasts with cooler light at the display vitrines, where accurate color rendering is crucial to present the gelato and pastries.
The architecture operates as a three-dimensional brand envelope. Logos are integrated into volumetric signage, canopies, and corner elements, making each location instantly recognizable. Large-scale photographic murals and typographic phrases reinforce an emotional, convivial narrative, positioning the spaces as places to share moments rather than merely consume a product.
Furniture follows an informal, contemporary café vocabulary. Chairs in red and white with slender black legs echo the brand colors without overwhelming the space. Timber-look flooring and tabletops ground the composition, while full-height glazing frames exterior views, enhancing the perception of openness and lightness.
Sustainability is addressed through modular design, material selection and energy efficiency. The kiosk and interior elements are conceived as repeatable modules, reducing waste in fabrication, optimizing transport, and enabling partial reuse when relocating or updating units across the 13 sites. Durable laminates, LED lighting, and high-efficiency refrigeration equipment help reduce operational energy consumption and maintenance.
Large glazed fronts maximize natural daylight, decreasing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime. In open-air locations, canopy geometries provide shade to both customers and equipment, mitigating solar gain and improving thermal comfort in Mexico’s warm climates. Where possible, landscaping and existing trees are integrated to enhance microclimate, promote urban biodiversity and reinforce the sense of place around each Aldo's Gelato pavilion.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
MEXICO
1. Aldos - Cancun - La Gran Plaza
2. Aldos - Cancun - La Isla
3. Aldos - Cancun - Malecon Americas
4. Aldos - Cancun - Malecón Américas - Kiosko
5. Aldos - Cancun - Plaza la Isla
6. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 2
7. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 3
8. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 4
9. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 5
10. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 6
11. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 7
12. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 8
13. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - Pza Las Americas
Aldo's Gelato is conceived as an urban pavilion of pleasure, translating the fluidity of Italian gelato into an architectural language of curves, layers and light. The concept explores the idea of “melting volumes”: shells and canopies appear to dissolve and overlap, creating a dynamic, welcoming threshold between city and interior. This design is replicated and adapted in 13 locations across Mexico, ensuring a recognizable brand identity while responding to each specific urban context.
Color becomes a key narrative device. The intense red of the brand is used as a continuous ribbon that folds from façade to ceiling to counter, guiding the eye and generating a sense of movement and energy. Neutral tones in beige, wood and soft greys balance this vibrancy, offering a calm background that celebrates the chromatic richness of the gelato itself.
The plan is structured around a clear linear axis: entrance, exhibition counter, and seating area. Generous openings and transparent façades blur interior and exterior, inviting passersby to visually connect with the product from the public realm. In open-mall locations, the kiosk typology adopts a free-standing, sculptural envelope that orients the main counter toward the highest pedestrian flows.
Circulation is intuitive and efficient. Customer movement naturally follows the display of flavors, while staff routes remain compact and ergonomic behind the counter, minimizing cross-traffic. Seating zones are fragmented into small clusters—two- and four-seat groupings—encouraging short stays but allowing easy reconfiguration for larger groups.
The material palette combines high-gloss, hygienic surfaces with warm, tactile elements. Solid surfaces and polished laminates in red and white define the food-handling areas, ensuring durability and easy cleaning. These are complemented by textured wall panels and faux-stone or brick finishes, evoking artisanal production and Italian café culture.
Ceilings are treated as sculptural elements: red lacquered canopies, perforated panels and suspended wooden blades create depth and acoustical comfort while integrating linear and recessed LED lighting. Warm white light above seating areas contrasts with cooler light at the display vitrines, where accurate color rendering is crucial to present the gelato and pastries.
The architecture operates as a three-dimensional brand envelope. Logos are integrated into volumetric signage, canopies, and corner elements, making each location instantly recognizable. Large-scale photographic murals and typographic phrases reinforce an emotional, convivial narrative, positioning the spaces as places to share moments rather than merely consume a product.
Furniture follows an informal, contemporary café vocabulary. Chairs in red and white with slender black legs echo the brand colors without overwhelming the space. Timber-look flooring and tabletops ground the composition, while full-height glazing frames exterior views, enhancing the perception of openness and lightness.
Sustainability is addressed through modular design, material selection and energy efficiency. The kiosk and interior elements are conceived as repeatable modules, reducing waste in fabrication, optimizing transport, and enabling partial reuse when relocating or updating units across the 13 sites. Durable laminates, LED lighting, and high-efficiency refrigeration equipment help reduce operational energy consumption and maintenance.
Large glazed fronts maximize natural daylight, decreasing reliance on artificial lighting during daytime. In open-air locations, canopy geometries provide shade to both customers and equipment, mitigating solar gain and improving thermal comfort in Mexico’s warm climates. Where possible, landscaping and existing trees are integrated to enhance microclimate, promote urban biodiversity and reinforce the sense of place around each Aldo's Gelato pavilion.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
MEXICO
1. Aldos - Cancun - La Gran Plaza
2. Aldos - Cancun - La Isla
3. Aldos - Cancun - Malecon Americas
4. Aldos - Cancun - Malecón Américas - Kiosko
5. Aldos - Cancun - Plaza la Isla
6. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 2
7. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 3
8. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 4
9. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 5
10. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 6
11. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 7
12. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - 5ta Avenida - 8
13. Aldos - Playa del Carmen - Pza Las Americas
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The BI Offices in Boulder are conceived as a contemporary corporate habitat where work, social life and relaxation coexist in a single fluid environment. The design prioritizes spatial continuity and visual transparency, dissolving traditional boundaries between lobby, workstations, meeting areas and leisure zones. A central multi‑level atrium acts as the heart of the building, promoting interaction across floors and offering strong visual connections that enhance a sense of community. The architectural language combines soft, curvilinear forms with bold volumetric gestures, reflecting the innovative culture of the company.
The project is structured around the atrium, which organizes horizontal and vertical circulation. Open staircases and sculpted balconies stitch together different levels, encouraging movement and informal encounters. Workspaces and meeting rooms are distributed around this void, benefiting from borrowed light and views into the communal core. At ground level, reception, lounge and collaborative areas flow into each other without rigid partitions, using changes of floor finish, ceiling height and furniture layout to define functional zones. Peripheral glazed façades open the interior to the landscape, reinforcing the continuity between inside and outside.
The interior form is characterized by dynamic white ribbons that wrap the atrium edges and stair flights, creating a continuous architectural element that guides the eye vertically. These sleek surfaces contrast with warm timber cladding on soffits and floor bands, which provide tactile richness and acoustic comfort. Polished concrete or large‑format stone tiles on the main floors give durability and a neutral backdrop. The furniture palette introduces saturated accents—turquoise, lime, and deep blue—through upholstered poufs, sofas and carpets, signaling different activity zones and reinforcing brand identity. Black platforms and stair treads ground the composition, providing visual weight and anchoring the lighter elements above.
The atmosphere is deliberately informal and hospitality‑inspired, with lounge seating, café areas and high‑top tables interspersed among more traditional workpoints. This hybridization of office and living room typologies supports a variety of postures and work styles, from focused individual tasks to collaborative workshops. The kitchen and bar‑like areas function as social condensers, encouraging spontaneous meetings and fostering a culture of openness. Lighting fixtures—circular LED rings, linear pendants and sculptural clusters—are carefully positioned to emphasize key spaces, articulate height changes and create a warm, even illumination without glare.
Sustainability is addressed through both environmental performance and user well‑being. The generous atrium and extensive glazing maximize natural daylight penetration, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and improving circadian comfort. Open floor plates facilitate cross‑ventilation strategies, and the use of exposed structural elements limits superfluous finishes, minimizing material consumption. Timber surfaces are specified from certified sources, while long‑life materials such as concrete and high‑quality textiles extend the fit‑out’s durability. Biophilic principles are introduced through indoor planting and views to the surrounding Boulder landscape, supporting mental health and productivity. Energy‑efficient LED lighting, low‑flow fixtures and an adaptable, modular furniture system complete a sustainable approach that anticipates future changes in workplace needs.
The BI Offices in Boulder are conceived as a contemporary corporate habitat where work, social life and relaxation coexist in a single fluid environment. The design prioritizes spatial continuity and visual transparency, dissolving traditional boundaries between lobby, workstations, meeting areas and leisure zones. A central multi‑level atrium acts as the heart of the building, promoting interaction across floors and offering strong visual connections that enhance a sense of community. The architectural language combines soft, curvilinear forms with bold volumetric gestures, reflecting the innovative culture of the company.
The project is structured around the atrium, which organizes horizontal and vertical circulation. Open staircases and sculpted balconies stitch together different levels, encouraging movement and informal encounters. Workspaces and meeting rooms are distributed around this void, benefiting from borrowed light and views into the communal core. At ground level, reception, lounge and collaborative areas flow into each other without rigid partitions, using changes of floor finish, ceiling height and furniture layout to define functional zones. Peripheral glazed façades open the interior to the landscape, reinforcing the continuity between inside and outside.
The interior form is characterized by dynamic white ribbons that wrap the atrium edges and stair flights, creating a continuous architectural element that guides the eye vertically. These sleek surfaces contrast with warm timber cladding on soffits and floor bands, which provide tactile richness and acoustic comfort. Polished concrete or large‑format stone tiles on the main floors give durability and a neutral backdrop. The furniture palette introduces saturated accents—turquoise, lime, and deep blue—through upholstered poufs, sofas and carpets, signaling different activity zones and reinforcing brand identity. Black platforms and stair treads ground the composition, providing visual weight and anchoring the lighter elements above.
The atmosphere is deliberately informal and hospitality‑inspired, with lounge seating, café areas and high‑top tables interspersed among more traditional workpoints. This hybridization of office and living room typologies supports a variety of postures and work styles, from focused individual tasks to collaborative workshops. The kitchen and bar‑like areas function as social condensers, encouraging spontaneous meetings and fostering a culture of openness. Lighting fixtures—circular LED rings, linear pendants and sculptural clusters—are carefully positioned to emphasize key spaces, articulate height changes and create a warm, even illumination without glare.
Sustainability is addressed through both environmental performance and user well‑being. The generous atrium and extensive glazing maximize natural daylight penetration, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and improving circadian comfort. Open floor plates facilitate cross‑ventilation strategies, and the use of exposed structural elements limits superfluous finishes, minimizing material consumption. Timber surfaces are specified from certified sources, while long‑life materials such as concrete and high‑quality textiles extend the fit‑out’s durability. Biophilic principles are introduced through indoor planting and views to the surrounding Boulder landscape, supporting mental health and productivity. Energy‑efficient LED lighting, low‑flow fixtures and an adaptable, modular furniture system complete a sustainable approach that anticipates future changes in workplace needs.
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The kiosk system at Camp Nou is conceived as a continuous gastronomic boulevard that integrates with the stadium’s circulation areas, transforming waiting and transit spaces into an active food and beverage experience. The design emphasizes clarity of use, speed of service, and strong brand presence, aligning the match-day ritual with a contemporary hospitality environment. Each bar—Tribuna, Lateral and Gol Sud—is visually unified yet differentiated through graphic and chromatic cues, creating a legible wayfinding system inside the concourse.
The architecture works as a robust infrastructural backdrop while the frontal planes, signage, and lighting provide the emotional and commercial layer. The kiosks are treated as elongated urban façades: a rhythm of vertical slats, structural piers, and illuminated bands organizes the long counters into recognizable modules, ensuring that the experience remains coherent even at peak crowd densities.
The layout prioritizes linearity and visibility. Long continuous counters run parallel to the circulation corridors, allowing multiple service points and minimizing cross-traffic. Customers queue along clearly defined lanes on the floor, while the open counter front enables intuitive reading of product offerings and available pick-up areas. Structural columns are absorbed into the composition of the kiosk fronts, becoming wayfinding anchors instead of obstacles.
Each kiosk integrates dedicated zones for ordering, payment, and “click & collect” digital pick-up, reducing congestion and supporting omnichannel service. The counters are set at a height that balances ergonomic comfort for both staff and users, with generous overhangs to protect equipment and merchandise. Back-of-house storage and refrigeration are compact and aligned along the rear wall, ensuring that staff workflow is short, direct, and efficient.
The material palette contrasts the raw character of the existing stadium structure with warm, tactile finishes at the customer interface. Exposed concrete beams and columns frame a front layer of vertical wooden slats, whose natural tone softens the environment and provides a domestic touch in a highly infrastructural context. These slats are subtly backlit at the base, generating a floating effect and visually lightening the long counter volumes.
Ceiling lighting is uniform and technical, while accent lighting focuses on the menu boards, branding panels, and product displays. LED strips trace the lower edge of the counters and the upper cornices, reinforcing horizontality and guiding visitors along the kiosk line. The use of durable laminates, metal profiles, and easy-to-clean solid surfaces at worktops ensures resistance to intensive use and simplifies maintenance, critical in a high-traffic stadium environment.
Color is employed as a functional and emotional tool. The dominant neutral base of concrete grey and natural wood is contrasted with the club’s signature palette: deep blues, reds, and accent yellows. These colors appear in fascia bands, click & collect modules, floor graphics, and column cladding, ensuring immediate association with the club identity while aiding orientation across different bars and service areas.
Large-scale typography and illuminated logos on the fascia define each kiosk as a distinct destination, while menu boards combine imagery and clear typographic hierarchy to facilitate rapid decision-making. Floor markings in club colors organize the queues and subtly choreograph movement. The combination of architecture, environmental graphics, and digital displays turns the kiosks into immersive brand devices without compromising legibility or operational clarity.
The kiosk modules are conceived as repeatable and adaptable units that can be extended or reconfigured according to event requirements. Service equipment is organized in standardized bays, allowing future technological upgrades or changes in product offering with minimal intervention on the architectural envelope. Wide, obstruction-free front zones accommodate fluctuating crowd volumes, from regular league matches to major international events.
Sustainability is supported through several strategies: the extensive use of LED lighting with dimming capabilities reduces energy consumption; durable and low-maintenance materials extend the life cycle of finishes; and the modular construction facilitates off-site fabrication and potential reuse of elements. Where possible, finishes favor certified wood products and recyclable metal components. The efficient spatial layout, which minimizes back-of-house circulation and optimizes refrigeration clustering, also contributes to lowering operational energy demand and overall environmental impact.
The kiosk system at Camp Nou is conceived as a continuous gastronomic boulevard that integrates with the stadium’s circulation areas, transforming waiting and transit spaces into an active food and beverage experience. The design emphasizes clarity of use, speed of service, and strong brand presence, aligning the match-day ritual with a contemporary hospitality environment. Each bar—Tribuna, Lateral and Gol Sud—is visually unified yet differentiated through graphic and chromatic cues, creating a legible wayfinding system inside the concourse.
The architecture works as a robust infrastructural backdrop while the frontal planes, signage, and lighting provide the emotional and commercial layer. The kiosks are treated as elongated urban façades: a rhythm of vertical slats, structural piers, and illuminated bands organizes the long counters into recognizable modules, ensuring that the experience remains coherent even at peak crowd densities.
The layout prioritizes linearity and visibility. Long continuous counters run parallel to the circulation corridors, allowing multiple service points and minimizing cross-traffic. Customers queue along clearly defined lanes on the floor, while the open counter front enables intuitive reading of product offerings and available pick-up areas. Structural columns are absorbed into the composition of the kiosk fronts, becoming wayfinding anchors instead of obstacles.
Each kiosk integrates dedicated zones for ordering, payment, and “click & collect” digital pick-up, reducing congestion and supporting omnichannel service. The counters are set at a height that balances ergonomic comfort for both staff and users, with generous overhangs to protect equipment and merchandise. Back-of-house storage and refrigeration are compact and aligned along the rear wall, ensuring that staff workflow is short, direct, and efficient.
The material palette contrasts the raw character of the existing stadium structure with warm, tactile finishes at the customer interface. Exposed concrete beams and columns frame a front layer of vertical wooden slats, whose natural tone softens the environment and provides a domestic touch in a highly infrastructural context. These slats are subtly backlit at the base, generating a floating effect and visually lightening the long counter volumes.
Ceiling lighting is uniform and technical, while accent lighting focuses on the menu boards, branding panels, and product displays. LED strips trace the lower edge of the counters and the upper cornices, reinforcing horizontality and guiding visitors along the kiosk line. The use of durable laminates, metal profiles, and easy-to-clean solid surfaces at worktops ensures resistance to intensive use and simplifies maintenance, critical in a high-traffic stadium environment.
Color is employed as a functional and emotional tool. The dominant neutral base of concrete grey and natural wood is contrasted with the club’s signature palette: deep blues, reds, and accent yellows. These colors appear in fascia bands, click & collect modules, floor graphics, and column cladding, ensuring immediate association with the club identity while aiding orientation across different bars and service areas.
Large-scale typography and illuminated logos on the fascia define each kiosk as a distinct destination, while menu boards combine imagery and clear typographic hierarchy to facilitate rapid decision-making. Floor markings in club colors organize the queues and subtly choreograph movement. The combination of architecture, environmental graphics, and digital displays turns the kiosks into immersive brand devices without compromising legibility or operational clarity.
The kiosk modules are conceived as repeatable and adaptable units that can be extended or reconfigured according to event requirements. Service equipment is organized in standardized bays, allowing future technological upgrades or changes in product offering with minimal intervention on the architectural envelope. Wide, obstruction-free front zones accommodate fluctuating crowd volumes, from regular league matches to major international events.
Sustainability is supported through several strategies: the extensive use of LED lighting with dimming capabilities reduces energy consumption; durable and low-maintenance materials extend the life cycle of finishes; and the modular construction facilitates off-site fabrication and potential reuse of elements. Where possible, finishes favor certified wood products and recyclable metal components. The efficient spatial layout, which minimizes back-of-house circulation and optimizes refrigeration clustering, also contributes to lowering operational energy demand and overall environmental impact.
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The JSH Villa is conceived as a sculptural tropical refuge, a compact urban villa that opens inward to its own elevated garden rather than to the street. The gesture is a continuous white shell that folds up from the ground, wraps the habitable volume and frames a generous open void where vegetation, water and light become the main protagonists. The architecture aims to express calm and lightness while providing strong climatic protection for the intense sun of Cancún.
The composition is based on two main elements: the outer shell and the inner prism. The outer shell, with its soft radiused corners, tilts forward and creates a deep canopy that shades the upper terrace and pool. Behind it, a pure vertical volume houses the main living spaces. The offset between these two geometries generates dynamic shadows and a sense of movement, making the house read as a single fluid object from the street while preserving a compact, efficient footprint.
The façade combines smooth white plastered surfaces with vertical aluminum fins and warm timber cladding. The continuous white skin provides a monolithic, almost carved appearance, whereas the slender fins introduce rhythm, privacy and solar control on the more exposed eastern side. The timber planter band softens the transition between architecture and landscape, anchoring the floating shell. Large glazed panels are recessed behind the envelope to reduce direct solar gain, while dark frames visually dissolve to highlight the sculptural massing.
The project organizes daily life around an elevated tropical terrace carved within the shell. Here, a linear pool, timber deck and lounge area become an outdoor living room suspended above the garden level. Double-height glazing stitches interior spaces to this terrace, enabling cross-views and natural ventilation. From the street, the house appears introspective; once inside, it opens fully to sky, water and vegetation, offering privacy from the neighborhood while maintaining an intense connection with the climate and landscape.
The inclined roof and deep overhangs function as an environmental device, reducing incident solar radiation on the glazed surfaces and creating a permanently shaded microclimate for the terrace. Vertical fins on the side façade act as a brise-soleil, filtering low-angle sun and allowing controlled airflow. The narrow floor plate favors cross-ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling. The solid stair and service core are positioned toward the harsher solar orientations, protecting the more transparent living areas and bedrooms.
Vegetation is integrated as a continuous green layer that wraps the perimeter of the terrace and spills over the timber planter edge, visually merging the villa with the surrounding trees. Palm trees rise through openings in the deck and pool, reinforcing the sensation of inhabiting a suspended garden. This green buffer helps cool the envelope, retains rainwater in the soil substrate and improves local biodiversity. The combination of passive shading, cross-ventilation, reduced footprint and layered planting strategy contributes to a more sustainable, climate-responsive villa appropriate for the coastal context of Cancún.
The JSH Villa is conceived as a sculptural tropical refuge, a compact urban villa that opens inward to its own elevated garden rather than to the street. The gesture is a continuous white shell that folds up from the ground, wraps the habitable volume and frames a generous open void where vegetation, water and light become the main protagonists. The architecture aims to express calm and lightness while providing strong climatic protection for the intense sun of Cancún.
The composition is based on two main elements: the outer shell and the inner prism. The outer shell, with its soft radiused corners, tilts forward and creates a deep canopy that shades the upper terrace and pool. Behind it, a pure vertical volume houses the main living spaces. The offset between these two geometries generates dynamic shadows and a sense of movement, making the house read as a single fluid object from the street while preserving a compact, efficient footprint.
The façade combines smooth white plastered surfaces with vertical aluminum fins and warm timber cladding. The continuous white skin provides a monolithic, almost carved appearance, whereas the slender fins introduce rhythm, privacy and solar control on the more exposed eastern side. The timber planter band softens the transition between architecture and landscape, anchoring the floating shell. Large glazed panels are recessed behind the envelope to reduce direct solar gain, while dark frames visually dissolve to highlight the sculptural massing.
The project organizes daily life around an elevated tropical terrace carved within the shell. Here, a linear pool, timber deck and lounge area become an outdoor living room suspended above the garden level. Double-height glazing stitches interior spaces to this terrace, enabling cross-views and natural ventilation. From the street, the house appears introspective; once inside, it opens fully to sky, water and vegetation, offering privacy from the neighborhood while maintaining an intense connection with the climate and landscape.
The inclined roof and deep overhangs function as an environmental device, reducing incident solar radiation on the glazed surfaces and creating a permanently shaded microclimate for the terrace. Vertical fins on the side façade act as a brise-soleil, filtering low-angle sun and allowing controlled airflow. The narrow floor plate favors cross-ventilation, reducing the need for mechanical cooling. The solid stair and service core are positioned toward the harsher solar orientations, protecting the more transparent living areas and bedrooms.
Vegetation is integrated as a continuous green layer that wraps the perimeter of the terrace and spills over the timber planter edge, visually merging the villa with the surrounding trees. Palm trees rise through openings in the deck and pool, reinforcing the sensation of inhabiting a suspended garden. This green buffer helps cool the envelope, retains rainwater in the soil substrate and improves local biodiversity. The combination of passive shading, cross-ventilation, reduced footprint and layered planting strategy contributes to a more sustainable, climate-responsive villa appropriate for the coastal context of Cancún.
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MARGALEFF OFFICES is conceived as a contemporary corporate space for a law firm in Cancún, where precision and clarity define both the image and the experience. The design language uses clean, dynamic lines to convey trust, rigor and forward-thinking practice, avoiding excessive ornament in favor of a controlled, almost sculptural minimalism. Circulation, light and material transitions are orchestrated to guide visitors intuitively from reception to meeting areas, reinforcing the idea of a seamless, transparent legal process.
The overall composition balances contrasting elements: black and white planes, opaque and transparent surfaces, straight lines and softened curves. This duality reflects the legal profession’s need for both firmness and flexibility, while giving the office a distinctive identity within a competitive corporate landscape.
The reception acts as a visual manifesto of the project. A monolithic counter in black and white lacquered finishes emerges as a sculpted volume that anchors the entrance. Its angular geometry and cantilevered gesture introduce a strong architectural statement, complemented by vertical linear pendants that emphasize height and mark the front-desk area. Behind, a dark textured wall forms an elegant backdrop for the firm’s signage, enhancing legibility and brand presence.
The lobby is resolved with light porcelain flooring and dark wall cladding, creating a calm contrast that frames the seating islands. Furniture remains low and orthogonal, allowing the architectural envelope and lighting to take protagonism. The ceiling features an integrated lighting profile that extends toward the circulation core, subtly directing visitors toward the inner offices and meeting rooms.
The main corridor is conceived as a dynamic spine that structures the office layout. A continuous black floor strip runs along the passage, while the ceiling follows it with a sinuous recessed light line, generating a sense of motion and orientation. On both sides, full-height glass partitions with horizontal frosted bands provide controlled privacy, allowing visual permeability while protecting confidential activities within offices and meeting rooms.
Warm wood panels articulate doorways and solid partitions, softening the contrast between black and white and introducing a tactile, human dimension into the corporate environment. Beyond the enclosed offices, a double-height space with perimeter circulation and metal railings opens visual connections between levels, encouraging collaboration and visual interaction among teams.
The private offices and meeting rooms continue the same material language but with more intimate proportions. Executive offices combine dark accent walls with white ceilings and integrated indirect lighting, ensuring uniform illumination free of glare for prolonged work sessions. Built-in wood cabinetry and desks create a seamless integration between architecture and furniture, reducing visual noise and emphasizing order.
The main boardroom features a long wooden table as a central element, surrounded by ergonomic seating and equipped with large-format display technology. Acoustic control is supported by the use of soft finishes, articulated ceiling elements and controlled lighting levels, allowing clear communication and comfortable environments for negotiations and presentations.
The material palette is intentionally concise: porcelain tiles, textured dark stone-effect panels, warm wood veneers and high-performance glass. This restrained selection simplifies maintenance, ensures durability in Cancún’s humid climate and supports a timeless aesthetic less susceptible to rapid obsolescence. Glass partitions maximize natural light penetration, reducing dependence on artificial lighting during daytime hours.
LED linear fixtures and recessed luminaires are specified throughout the project for their low energy consumption and long lifespan. The lighting strategy is based on layered illumination, allowing scenes to be adjusted according to time of day and activity, thus optimizing energy use. Where possible, finishes are chosen from regional suppliers and with low-VOC content to improve indoor air quality. The open visual connections and transparent boundaries reduce the need for expansive enclosed spaces, optimizing the overall footprint and promoting a more efficient use of conditioned areas.
MARGALEFF OFFICES is conceived as a contemporary corporate space for a law firm in Cancún, where precision and clarity define both the image and the experience. The design language uses clean, dynamic lines to convey trust, rigor and forward-thinking practice, avoiding excessive ornament in favor of a controlled, almost sculptural minimalism. Circulation, light and material transitions are orchestrated to guide visitors intuitively from reception to meeting areas, reinforcing the idea of a seamless, transparent legal process.
The overall composition balances contrasting elements: black and white planes, opaque and transparent surfaces, straight lines and softened curves. This duality reflects the legal profession’s need for both firmness and flexibility, while giving the office a distinctive identity within a competitive corporate landscape.
The reception acts as a visual manifesto of the project. A monolithic counter in black and white lacquered finishes emerges as a sculpted volume that anchors the entrance. Its angular geometry and cantilevered gesture introduce a strong architectural statement, complemented by vertical linear pendants that emphasize height and mark the front-desk area. Behind, a dark textured wall forms an elegant backdrop for the firm’s signage, enhancing legibility and brand presence.
The lobby is resolved with light porcelain flooring and dark wall cladding, creating a calm contrast that frames the seating islands. Furniture remains low and orthogonal, allowing the architectural envelope and lighting to take protagonism. The ceiling features an integrated lighting profile that extends toward the circulation core, subtly directing visitors toward the inner offices and meeting rooms.
The main corridor is conceived as a dynamic spine that structures the office layout. A continuous black floor strip runs along the passage, while the ceiling follows it with a sinuous recessed light line, generating a sense of motion and orientation. On both sides, full-height glass partitions with horizontal frosted bands provide controlled privacy, allowing visual permeability while protecting confidential activities within offices and meeting rooms.
Warm wood panels articulate doorways and solid partitions, softening the contrast between black and white and introducing a tactile, human dimension into the corporate environment. Beyond the enclosed offices, a double-height space with perimeter circulation and metal railings opens visual connections between levels, encouraging collaboration and visual interaction among teams.
The private offices and meeting rooms continue the same material language but with more intimate proportions. Executive offices combine dark accent walls with white ceilings and integrated indirect lighting, ensuring uniform illumination free of glare for prolonged work sessions. Built-in wood cabinetry and desks create a seamless integration between architecture and furniture, reducing visual noise and emphasizing order.
The main boardroom features a long wooden table as a central element, surrounded by ergonomic seating and equipped with large-format display technology. Acoustic control is supported by the use of soft finishes, articulated ceiling elements and controlled lighting levels, allowing clear communication and comfortable environments for negotiations and presentations.
The material palette is intentionally concise: porcelain tiles, textured dark stone-effect panels, warm wood veneers and high-performance glass. This restrained selection simplifies maintenance, ensures durability in Cancún’s humid climate and supports a timeless aesthetic less susceptible to rapid obsolescence. Glass partitions maximize natural light penetration, reducing dependence on artificial lighting during daytime hours.
LED linear fixtures and recessed luminaires are specified throughout the project for their low energy consumption and long lifespan. The lighting strategy is based on layered illumination, allowing scenes to be adjusted according to time of day and activity, thus optimizing energy use. Where possible, finishes are chosen from regional suppliers and with low-VOC content to improve indoor air quality. The open visual connections and transparent boundaries reduce the need for expansive enclosed spaces, optimizing the overall footprint and promoting a more efficient use of conditioned areas.
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The MARTI flagship store in Mexico City is conceived as an immersive sports experience where architecture, lighting, and product layout act as extensions of the brand. The design draws inspiration from the dynamic movement of athletes, translating speed, fluidity, and energy into continuous curves on the ceiling, counters, and display modules. This unified language creates a strong visual identity that customers recognize immediately upon entering the space.
The project prioritizes clarity of circulation and product visibility. The central axis is defined by a sculptural cash desk and surrounding islands that guide the user naturally through different product universes. The perimeter walls function as a continuous merchandising ribbon, integrating graphics, digital media, and storage while maintaining a clean and future‑ready image.
The floor plan operates as an open field with low display fixtures that preserve long visual perspectives across the entire store. Primary paths radiate from the main entrance, allowing intuitive orientation without the need for explicit signage. Each sports category is emphasized through subtle variations in color accents, lighting, and fixture density rather than rigid partitions.
The cash desk is treated as a central sculptural object, with faceted white planes and integrated branding that anchor the space. Around it, modular gondolas and freestanding elements define micro‑zones for accessories, apparel, and equipment. The generous circulation between fixtures accommodates high visitor flows and facilitates ADA‑compliant accessibility, while clear perimeter zones support wall merchandising of larger or more technical products.
The dominant formal gesture is the continuous, flowing ceiling that alternates black and white bands with integrated lighting. These sinuous shapes echo running tracks and cycling velodromes, reinforcing the sports narrative while visually leading customers deeper into the store. Softly rounded corners on furniture and displays enhance the sense of motion and avoid visual clutter.
The material palette is intentionally streamlined: high‑gloss white solid surfaces for counters and fixtures, durable vinyl or epoxy flooring in neutral gray, and high‑pressure laminates in white and MARTI blue. Strategic use of timber on selected ceiling planes and wall areas introduces warmth and a tactile counterpoint to the otherwise high‑tech environment. The color scheme is firmly anchored in the brand identity—white as a neutral backdrop for products, blue for recognition and wayfinding, and black for depth and contrast in the ceiling plane.
Lighting is designed as a key architectural component rather than a mere technical layer. LED downlights are embedded in the black ceiling bands, producing a star‑like pattern that emphasizes the curves and adds rhythm to the space. Continuous linear LEDs highlight product walls and create vertical light that enhances colors and textures of merchandise.
Large digital screens are flush‑mounted into architectural surfaces, acting as dynamic façades within the interior. Their integration is carefully framed by white and blue panels so that technology appears as a natural continuation of the spatial composition. This allows real‑time content updates—campaigns, events, or product launches—without physical alterations to the built environment.
The design transforms the store into a three‑dimensional representation of the MARTI brand. Typography, logo, and corporate colors are embedded in counters, shelving edges, and vertical totems, while graphic murals and sports imagery reinforce the emotional connection with athletic performance. The store layout encourages exploration, with focal points such as mannequins and feature displays staged along the main route to maintain visual excitement.
Sustainability is addressed through several strategies. The exclusive use of LED lighting significantly reduces energy consumption and maintenance while limiting heat gain in the interior. Durable, low‑VOC materials and finishes are selected for their long lifespan in a high‑traffic retail environment, minimizing replacement cycles. Modular display systems extend the useful life of fixtures, allowing reconfiguration for new collections without generating construction waste. Together, these measures create a high‑impact retail space that aligns environmental responsibility with commercial performance.
The MARTI flagship store in Mexico City is conceived as an immersive sports experience where architecture, lighting, and product layout act as extensions of the brand. The design draws inspiration from the dynamic movement of athletes, translating speed, fluidity, and energy into continuous curves on the ceiling, counters, and display modules. This unified language creates a strong visual identity that customers recognize immediately upon entering the space.
The project prioritizes clarity of circulation and product visibility. The central axis is defined by a sculptural cash desk and surrounding islands that guide the user naturally through different product universes. The perimeter walls function as a continuous merchandising ribbon, integrating graphics, digital media, and storage while maintaining a clean and future‑ready image.
The floor plan operates as an open field with low display fixtures that preserve long visual perspectives across the entire store. Primary paths radiate from the main entrance, allowing intuitive orientation without the need for explicit signage. Each sports category is emphasized through subtle variations in color accents, lighting, and fixture density rather than rigid partitions.
The cash desk is treated as a central sculptural object, with faceted white planes and integrated branding that anchor the space. Around it, modular gondolas and freestanding elements define micro‑zones for accessories, apparel, and equipment. The generous circulation between fixtures accommodates high visitor flows and facilitates ADA‑compliant accessibility, while clear perimeter zones support wall merchandising of larger or more technical products.
The dominant formal gesture is the continuous, flowing ceiling that alternates black and white bands with integrated lighting. These sinuous shapes echo running tracks and cycling velodromes, reinforcing the sports narrative while visually leading customers deeper into the store. Softly rounded corners on furniture and displays enhance the sense of motion and avoid visual clutter.
The material palette is intentionally streamlined: high‑gloss white solid surfaces for counters and fixtures, durable vinyl or epoxy flooring in neutral gray, and high‑pressure laminates in white and MARTI blue. Strategic use of timber on selected ceiling planes and wall areas introduces warmth and a tactile counterpoint to the otherwise high‑tech environment. The color scheme is firmly anchored in the brand identity—white as a neutral backdrop for products, blue for recognition and wayfinding, and black for depth and contrast in the ceiling plane.
Lighting is designed as a key architectural component rather than a mere technical layer. LED downlights are embedded in the black ceiling bands, producing a star‑like pattern that emphasizes the curves and adds rhythm to the space. Continuous linear LEDs highlight product walls and create vertical light that enhances colors and textures of merchandise.
Large digital screens are flush‑mounted into architectural surfaces, acting as dynamic façades within the interior. Their integration is carefully framed by white and blue panels so that technology appears as a natural continuation of the spatial composition. This allows real‑time content updates—campaigns, events, or product launches—without physical alterations to the built environment.
The design transforms the store into a three‑dimensional representation of the MARTI brand. Typography, logo, and corporate colors are embedded in counters, shelving edges, and vertical totems, while graphic murals and sports imagery reinforce the emotional connection with athletic performance. The store layout encourages exploration, with focal points such as mannequins and feature displays staged along the main route to maintain visual excitement.
Sustainability is addressed through several strategies. The exclusive use of LED lighting significantly reduces energy consumption and maintenance while limiting heat gain in the interior. Durable, low‑VOC materials and finishes are selected for their long lifespan in a high‑traffic retail environment, minimizing replacement cycles. Modular display systems extend the useful life of fixtures, allowing reconfiguration for new collections without generating construction waste. Together, these measures create a high‑impact retail space that aligns environmental responsibility with commercial performance.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The futuristic design evokes concepts such as innovation and sustainability with the intention of creating a unique building. It stands with a clean and elegant skin and glass facade that opens into vertical gardens on some levels. The overall volume of the tower is conceived to engage in a dialogue with Rafael Moneo's "Puig Tower" which is located across the street. PE34 uses a similar color and material scheme as Moneo's tower, creating a visual balance between the two structures to be understand as a single entity.
PE34 is a new office tower in "Plaza de Europa" Barcelona, Spain. Designed by sanzpont [arquitectura], it will feature 22 stories with a total height of 92.80 meters from street level and more than 14,000 built square meters. Scale and Adaptation to the site: The building responds to the site by integrating itself into its surroundings, but highlighting its formal purity and intention. It stands in a dialogue with the "Puig Tower" both in maximum height allowed and facade scheme. It responds to an appropriate pedestrian scale by using a perimeter cantilever that gives hierarchy to the main entrance and its gardens.
The diagonal zigzag design in the facade accentuates the verticality of a curved smooth structure while creating a futuristic look. By integrating vertical gardens alongside solar controlled glass, the skin facade of the building is able to reduce energy consumption by being environmentally friendly.
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM
The structure is conceived as a simple pillar system with a concrete core. The two-way slab (Holedeck) is a system of voided concrete slabs that can be pierced through their thickness by services and plumbing systems, drastically reducing up to 20% the height required to accommodate these building components.
By reducing the necessary height of each floor, fewer materials are required to achieve the same floor area as in a typical high-rise building. The spatial efficiency of floor decking systems has a dramatic effect on how tall buildings are planned, designed, and constructed.
The geometry of the floor provides excellent acoustic performance which absorbs a wide range of the sound spectrum.
CORPORATIVE IMAGE
Elegance: PE34 cutting edge image, is achieved by a sustainable design, with a high value of environmental responsibility, an elegance aesthetic resulting in a high level of comfort for its users and promoting the image of the business.
Designed to improve the life quality of the user: Design to follow architectural hedonism to create different experiences and comfort before, during and after the workday of all users.
Easy urban accessibility and bicycle parking. Access square with fountains, vegetation and relaxation areas. Flexible and comfortable diaphanous working spaces. Bistro and gardens to take breaks and rest. Ideal Lighting and thermal comfort to enhance work productivity. Fitness center to promote healthy living and a Roof top bar for social gatherings after the work day.
SUSTAINABILITY
The project contemplates proposals of sustainability that respect the natural environment, take advantage of the renewable energies and contribute well-being and health of the professionals who make use of the building in a daily way. The architecture is conditioned to the sunning and its design uses strategically solar control elements allowing a clear visual to the outside with a better thermal comfort.
NZEB is the acronym for Nearly Zero Energy Building or building with almost zero energy consumption. The European Energy Efficiency Directives establish a regulation whose objective is to promote the use of renewable energies, energy efficient constructive strategies and solutions of lighting and conditioning that reduce consumption to the maximum.
LOCATION & TRANSPORT
In direct connection with public transportation - Bicycle parking.
SUSTAINABLE SITES
The project considers aspects of sustainable use in terms of respect for local habitats and storm water management, and also generates green spaces to mitigate the heat island effect.
WATER EFFICIENCY
A smarter use of potable water, both inside and outside the building, is encouraged by using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient facilities, water recycling, as well as its control and measurement.
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
Strategies are considered to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, making use of renewable energy for natural lighting and the generation of energy, through solar photovoltaic panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the artificial lighting system, which is posed with high efficiency LED system.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
The selection of responsible and local materials minimizes the amount of waste in the construction process, as well as materials with recycled components and of low environmental impact. The facades propose the use of extra-stable solar control glass "SGG COOL LITE" to regulate the temperature, save energy and reduce the consumption of air conditioning, improving visual comfort by reducing the sun glare.
2 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy : Gold Medal - Certificate Of Excellence in Building and Structure Design Category : PE34 (2018-2019)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X : Designed Category : PE34 (2018)
2 INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• A’ Design Awards, Milan, Italy : Gold Medal - Certificate Of Excellence in Building and Structure Design Category : PE34 (2018-2019)
• World Architecture Awards 10+5+X : Designed Category : PE34 (2018)
The futuristic design evokes concepts such as innovation and sustainability with the intention of creating a unique building. It stands with a clean and elegant skin and glass facade that opens into vertical gardens on some levels. The overall volume of the tower is conceived to engage in a dialogue with Rafael Moneo's "Puig Tower" which is located across the street. PE34 uses a similar color and material scheme as Moneo's tower, creating a visual balance between the two structures to be understand as a single entity.
PE34 is a new office tower in "Plaza de Europa" Barcelona, Spain. Designed by sanzpont [arquitectura], it will feature 22 stories with a total height of 92.80 meters from street level and more than 14,000 built square meters. Scale and Adaptation to the site: The building responds to the site by integrating itself into its surroundings, but highlighting its formal purity and intention. It stands in a dialogue with the "Puig Tower" both in maximum height allowed and facade scheme. It responds to an appropriate pedestrian scale by using a perimeter cantilever that gives hierarchy to the main entrance and its gardens.
The diagonal zigzag design in the facade accentuates the verticality of a curved smooth structure while creating a futuristic look. By integrating vertical gardens alongside solar controlled glass, the skin facade of the building is able to reduce energy consumption by being environmentally friendly.
CONSTRUCTION SYSTEM
The structure is conceived as a simple pillar system with a concrete core. The two-way slab (Holedeck) is a system of voided concrete slabs that can be pierced through their thickness by services and plumbing systems, drastically reducing up to 20% the height required to accommodate these building components.
By reducing the necessary height of each floor, fewer materials are required to achieve the same floor area as in a typical high-rise building. The spatial efficiency of floor decking systems has a dramatic effect on how tall buildings are planned, designed, and constructed.
The geometry of the floor provides excellent acoustic performance which absorbs a wide range of the sound spectrum.
CORPORATIVE IMAGE
Elegance: PE34 cutting edge image, is achieved by a sustainable design, with a high value of environmental responsibility, an elegance aesthetic resulting in a high level of comfort for its users and promoting the image of the business.
Designed to improve the life quality of the user: Design to follow architectural hedonism to create different experiences and comfort before, during and after the workday of all users.
Easy urban accessibility and bicycle parking. Access square with fountains, vegetation and relaxation areas. Flexible and comfortable diaphanous working spaces. Bistro and gardens to take breaks and rest. Ideal Lighting and thermal comfort to enhance work productivity. Fitness center to promote healthy living and a Roof top bar for social gatherings after the work day.
SUSTAINABILITY
The project contemplates proposals of sustainability that respect the natural environment, take advantage of the renewable energies and contribute well-being and health of the professionals who make use of the building in a daily way. The architecture is conditioned to the sunning and its design uses strategically solar control elements allowing a clear visual to the outside with a better thermal comfort.
NZEB is the acronym for Nearly Zero Energy Building or building with almost zero energy consumption. The European Energy Efficiency Directives establish a regulation whose objective is to promote the use of renewable energies, energy efficient constructive strategies and solutions of lighting and conditioning that reduce consumption to the maximum.
LOCATION & TRANSPORT
In direct connection with public transportation - Bicycle parking.
SUSTAINABLE SITES
The project considers aspects of sustainable use in terms of respect for local habitats and storm water management, and also generates green spaces to mitigate the heat island effect.
WATER EFFICIENCY
A smarter use of potable water, both inside and outside the building, is encouraged by using technologies to reduce consumption, efficient facilities, water recycling, as well as its control and measurement.
ENERGY & ATMOSPHERE
Strategies are considered to reduce energy consumption and increase the efficiency of the building, making use of renewable energy for natural lighting and the generation of energy, through solar photovoltaic panels, located on the roof. Efficient installations are also very important, as well as the artificial lighting system, which is posed with high efficiency LED system.
MATERIALS & RESOURCES
The selection of responsible and local materials minimizes the amount of waste in the construction process, as well as materials with recycled components and of low environmental impact. The facades propose the use of extra-stable solar control glass "SGG COOL LITE" to regulate the temperature, save energy and reduce the consumption of air conditioning, improving visual comfort by reducing the sun glare.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
PE34 OFFICES proposes a contemporary corporate environment where fluidity, light and comfort articulate a new workplace paradigm in Barcelona. The project transforms the traditional office into a continuous landscape of interaction, dissolving rigid boundaries between lobby, circulation and workspace. Large sculpted surfaces, controlled lighting and a calibrated color palette build a strong identity for the building, supporting both the institutional character of the client and the dynamism of the users.
The concept is based on three main ideas: a sinuous ground-floor lobby acting as an interior urban plaza; legible and vibrant circulation cores as orientation landmarks; and flexible, high-performance office floors organized around collaboration hubs. These three strata are visually connected by a common language of linear light, diagonal textures and soft-radius geometries.
The entrance lobby unfolds as a multi-height atrium where balconies, ramps and voids interlock to create a sense of sculptural continuity. Horizontal white bands wrap the space, hiding technical elements and integrating indirect lighting, while the reception desk and vertical cores anchor the composition. Generous setbacks around the perimeter allow the integration of greenery, soft seating and informal waiting areas, turning circulation into a place of stay.
On the standard office floors, the layout prioritizes open-plan workstations with clear transversal views. Work islands are interspersed with lounges and touchdown points, encouraging spontaneous exchanges. The ceiling grid and lighting lines emphasize longitudinal perspectives, facilitating orientation. Perimeter zones alternate between focused work niches and social areas, adapting to varying degrees of privacy.
The palette combines warm minimalism with precise graphic accents. Continuous white surfaces in plaster and lacquered finishes generate a neutral envelope that magnifies natural light. Against this background, metallic meshes and ribbed panels introduce depth and subtly reflect movement, especially in the lobby front desk where a gradient from gold to silver underlines the corporate image of PE34.
Color is applied in concentrated fields to mark uses and transitions. Intense blues identify vertical cores and elevator lobbies, while orange and red seating pieces animate meeting points and waiting areas. Carpets and vinyl flooring in greys and charcoal define circulation carpets, reinforcing spatial hierarchy. Linear pendant luminaires and recessed LED profiles ensure uniform illumination while accentuating the curvature of walls and soffits, giving the building a distinctive nighttime presence.
The work environment is designed to support multiple modes of activity, from concentrated individual tasks to collaborative sessions and informal meetings. Desking systems are arranged in bench configurations for maximum flexibility, allowing quick reconfiguration as teams evolve. Acoustic performance is addressed through the exposed coffered slabs combined with absorptive panels and textile elements, ensuring comfort in open-plan areas.
Furniture selection combines ergonomic task chairs with more domestic lounge elements, softening the corporate atmosphere. Low tables, upholstered armchairs and bar-height counters provide alternative postures and foster a sense of community. In the break-out and café zones, lighter chairs and playful colors suggest a more relaxed rhythm, contributing to well-being and promoting informal interaction between different departments.
Sustainability is approached through the integration of passive and active measures, targeting both environmental performance and user comfort. The building envelope and interior layout are conceived to maximize daylight penetration, reducing artificial lighting demand while carefully controlling glare with external louvers and adjustable internal screens. High-efficiency LED systems, presence detectors and daylight sensors further limit energy consumption in circulation and office areas.
Material choices prioritize durability and low maintenance, with an emphasis on recyclable metals, long-life floor finishes and modular ceiling systems that facilitate adaptation over time, extending the life cycle of the fit-out. Interior planting and green walls in the lobby and common areas improve air quality and create a biophilic connection in an urban context. Generous visual openness, access to shared amenities and the provision of varied work settings all contribute to a healthier, more resilient working environment aligned with contemporary sustainability and ESG standards.
PE34 OFFICES proposes a contemporary corporate environment where fluidity, light and comfort articulate a new workplace paradigm in Barcelona. The project transforms the traditional office into a continuous landscape of interaction, dissolving rigid boundaries between lobby, circulation and workspace. Large sculpted surfaces, controlled lighting and a calibrated color palette build a strong identity for the building, supporting both the institutional character of the client and the dynamism of the users.
The concept is based on three main ideas: a sinuous ground-floor lobby acting as an interior urban plaza; legible and vibrant circulation cores as orientation landmarks; and flexible, high-performance office floors organized around collaboration hubs. These three strata are visually connected by a common language of linear light, diagonal textures and soft-radius geometries.
The entrance lobby unfolds as a multi-height atrium where balconies, ramps and voids interlock to create a sense of sculptural continuity. Horizontal white bands wrap the space, hiding technical elements and integrating indirect lighting, while the reception desk and vertical cores anchor the composition. Generous setbacks around the perimeter allow the integration of greenery, soft seating and informal waiting areas, turning circulation into a place of stay.
On the standard office floors, the layout prioritizes open-plan workstations with clear transversal views. Work islands are interspersed with lounges and touchdown points, encouraging spontaneous exchanges. The ceiling grid and lighting lines emphasize longitudinal perspectives, facilitating orientation. Perimeter zones alternate between focused work niches and social areas, adapting to varying degrees of privacy.
The palette combines warm minimalism with precise graphic accents. Continuous white surfaces in plaster and lacquered finishes generate a neutral envelope that magnifies natural light. Against this background, metallic meshes and ribbed panels introduce depth and subtly reflect movement, especially in the lobby front desk where a gradient from gold to silver underlines the corporate image of PE34.
Color is applied in concentrated fields to mark uses and transitions. Intense blues identify vertical cores and elevator lobbies, while orange and red seating pieces animate meeting points and waiting areas. Carpets and vinyl flooring in greys and charcoal define circulation carpets, reinforcing spatial hierarchy. Linear pendant luminaires and recessed LED profiles ensure uniform illumination while accentuating the curvature of walls and soffits, giving the building a distinctive nighttime presence.
The work environment is designed to support multiple modes of activity, from concentrated individual tasks to collaborative sessions and informal meetings. Desking systems are arranged in bench configurations for maximum flexibility, allowing quick reconfiguration as teams evolve. Acoustic performance is addressed through the exposed coffered slabs combined with absorptive panels and textile elements, ensuring comfort in open-plan areas.
Furniture selection combines ergonomic task chairs with more domestic lounge elements, softening the corporate atmosphere. Low tables, upholstered armchairs and bar-height counters provide alternative postures and foster a sense of community. In the break-out and café zones, lighter chairs and playful colors suggest a more relaxed rhythm, contributing to well-being and promoting informal interaction between different departments.
Sustainability is approached through the integration of passive and active measures, targeting both environmental performance and user comfort. The building envelope and interior layout are conceived to maximize daylight penetration, reducing artificial lighting demand while carefully controlling glare with external louvers and adjustable internal screens. High-efficiency LED systems, presence detectors and daylight sensors further limit energy consumption in circulation and office areas.
Material choices prioritize durability and low maintenance, with an emphasis on recyclable metals, long-life floor finishes and modular ceiling systems that facilitate adaptation over time, extending the life cycle of the fit-out. Interior planting and green walls in the lobby and common areas improve air quality and create a biophilic connection in an urban context. Generous visual openness, access to shared amenities and the provision of varied work settings all contribute to a healthier, more resilient working environment aligned with contemporary sustainability and ESG standards.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The PLY Villa Expansion is conceived as a light, sculptural pavilion dedicated to wellness, spa and fitness, extending the original villa’s idea of inhabitable landscape. The new volume acts as a calm sanctuary in the jungle, where architecture, body and nature are integrated. A continuous white shell wraps and protects transparent interiors, generating soft, indirect light and a sense of floating above the ground, ideal for relaxation and mindful exercise.
The expansion is positioned as a complementary wing to the first phase, connected through garden paths and visual alignments rather than heavy built links. While the main villa is embedded in the terrain with green roofs, this new piece hovers more visibly, reading as a refined object in the landscape. Both phases share materials, proportions and the language of topographic roofs, ensuring a coherent ensemble that can be perceived as a single compound.
The defining gesture is a continuous, folded roof-skin that rises from the ground, curves over the glazed perimeter and descends again to meet the landscape. This element unifies roof and walls into one fluid silhouette, protecting the program from sun and rain while opening strategic views toward the surrounding trees. The shell’s pointed and lifted corners create dynamic perspectives from every approach, reinforcing the impression of a gently tensioned canvas above a transparent base.
The lower band of the building is almost entirely glazed, framed by slender dark profiles that visually dematerialize the structure. Behind the glass, warm vertical timber panels establish a soft and tactile interior backdrop. The opaque shell is finished in a light, high-performance coating that reflects heat and subtly captures the changing sky tones throughout the day. On one flank, the roof folds down to meet a planted green slope, merging the pavilion back into the ground plane.
The interior is organized as a sequence of open and semi-open wellness spaces. A central gym area runs along the main façade, fully transparent to the garden, allowing exercise to take place in constant visual contact with nature. More intimate spa and treatment rooms are located toward the solid ends, benefiting from filtered light and controlled privacy. The layout encourages slow movement along a clear axis, with framed views, niches for stretching or meditation and direct exits to outdoor terraces.
The landscape around the expansion is designed as a soft buffer of native planting, low shrubs and permeable paths. Approaching the building, visitors read the green slope and planted roof as an extension of the existing villa’s topography. This green plane visually anchors the pavilion and provides an elevated, contemplative garden above the wellness spaces. Night lighting is discreet and warm, accentuating the folded roof and tree trunks while protecting the dark sky and surrounding fauna.
Sustainability is integrated through passive and active measures aligned with the spa’s health-oriented nature. The large overhangs of the shell and the preserved trees reduce direct solar gain on the glazing, significantly limiting cooling demand. Cross-ventilation can be enabled by opening opposite façades during mild periods, while the green slope and roof add thermal mass and stormwater retention. Materials prioritize low maintenance and regional sourcing, particularly timber cladding and local aggregates. Provision for solar thermal or photovoltaic systems on less visible surfaces supports renewable energy use, ensuring that the pursuit of wellness is inseparable from a responsible, low-impact architectural response.
The PLY Villa Expansion is conceived as a light, sculptural pavilion dedicated to wellness, spa and fitness, extending the original villa’s idea of inhabitable landscape. The new volume acts as a calm sanctuary in the jungle, where architecture, body and nature are integrated. A continuous white shell wraps and protects transparent interiors, generating soft, indirect light and a sense of floating above the ground, ideal for relaxation and mindful exercise.
The expansion is positioned as a complementary wing to the first phase, connected through garden paths and visual alignments rather than heavy built links. While the main villa is embedded in the terrain with green roofs, this new piece hovers more visibly, reading as a refined object in the landscape. Both phases share materials, proportions and the language of topographic roofs, ensuring a coherent ensemble that can be perceived as a single compound.
The defining gesture is a continuous, folded roof-skin that rises from the ground, curves over the glazed perimeter and descends again to meet the landscape. This element unifies roof and walls into one fluid silhouette, protecting the program from sun and rain while opening strategic views toward the surrounding trees. The shell’s pointed and lifted corners create dynamic perspectives from every approach, reinforcing the impression of a gently tensioned canvas above a transparent base.
The lower band of the building is almost entirely glazed, framed by slender dark profiles that visually dematerialize the structure. Behind the glass, warm vertical timber panels establish a soft and tactile interior backdrop. The opaque shell is finished in a light, high-performance coating that reflects heat and subtly captures the changing sky tones throughout the day. On one flank, the roof folds down to meet a planted green slope, merging the pavilion back into the ground plane.
The interior is organized as a sequence of open and semi-open wellness spaces. A central gym area runs along the main façade, fully transparent to the garden, allowing exercise to take place in constant visual contact with nature. More intimate spa and treatment rooms are located toward the solid ends, benefiting from filtered light and controlled privacy. The layout encourages slow movement along a clear axis, with framed views, niches for stretching or meditation and direct exits to outdoor terraces.
The landscape around the expansion is designed as a soft buffer of native planting, low shrubs and permeable paths. Approaching the building, visitors read the green slope and planted roof as an extension of the existing villa’s topography. This green plane visually anchors the pavilion and provides an elevated, contemplative garden above the wellness spaces. Night lighting is discreet and warm, accentuating the folded roof and tree trunks while protecting the dark sky and surrounding fauna.
Sustainability is integrated through passive and active measures aligned with the spa’s health-oriented nature. The large overhangs of the shell and the preserved trees reduce direct solar gain on the glazing, significantly limiting cooling demand. Cross-ventilation can be enabled by opening opposite façades during mild periods, while the green slope and roof add thermal mass and stormwater retention. Materials prioritize low maintenance and regional sourcing, particularly timber cladding and local aggregates. Provision for solar thermal or photovoltaic systems on less visible surfaces supports renewable energy use, ensuring that the pursuit of wellness is inseparable from a responsible, low-impact architectural response.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
After winning a Restricted International Competition, sanzpont [arquitectura] was selected for the design of the Real Madrid Official Store. The project includes Concept Design and Commercial Implementation, Branding, Packaging, Graphic Line and Industrial Furniture Design. The club Real Madrid, Adidas and Areas opt for a very innovative and cutting-edge design, focused on the shopping experience and the creation of impression. Led by the multinational company Areas, the first store was opened at Goya, 77 in the center of Madrid, and this flagship store is located at Gran Via 31, in the Spanish capital. In the basement of the store we find a Special Corner, a thematic space that changes over time. Currently this space is themed as a Real Madrid bathroom, in the near future it will be a bedroom and even a full equip kitchen.
Cutting Edge BIM Technology The project was developed using cutting edge design tools from start to end based in a BIM system. “The working methodology in sanzpont is fully three-dimensional with BIM technology, we do not create drawings of a design, we create intelligent digital models of the design itself. Such models contain a digital constructive database capable of generating any type of digital information depending on the current phase of the project, in a way that to progress in the development of a project, is to advance the level of detail of the model.”
“The information generated through a BIM system is totally reliable and very rich in visual quality, since all the elements and views are connected to the same model. This system allows you to create stunning 3D visual information of a project related in 4D timeline and its implementation phases.”
Experience the Santiago Bernabéu The design concept of the store is based on an experience at the Santiago Bernabeu, all the walls are lined with images that make you teleport to the center of the field, in game action. The central marquee of the stadium is reinterpreted to highlight the store cash-wrap, accompanied by a media wall and a panel lined with victories that shows all the glory of the club.
Glory is not by Chance The Creative Concept is based on representing the required effort to achieve glory. It is the justification of a majestic sport career, only own by the best soccer team in history. Is a concept that at the same time it honors, praises and immortalizes the club, it states that achievements have been the result of talent, effort, struggle, dedication and determination. The fighting spirit identifies the club with his followers, is what makes us great, is what leads us to win.
LEDs are integrated in the images of the walls to create the effects of the public taking pictures with flash. These LEDs are synchronized with the in-store multimedia system, and activated when a goal happens in the media wall screens, all these while listening to the crowded stadium. The players reflected on the walls of the store are legends that have been indispensable for the greatness and immortality in the club.
Modular Vanguard Design The store is divided into three exhibition areas: Textile Zone (Official Gear and Training), Merchandising Zone and Adidas Zone. All the furniture is modular and is designed with the concept of “Ready to Assemble Modular Design”, which is designed from the minimum piece to its intelligent assembly system. This allows maximum flexibility and versatility of distribution, a more sustainable transportation by optimizing the dimensions and logistics for international expansion.
Equipment Efficiency An important factor in the concept design is energy saving and a serious commitment for sustainability, that is why 100% of the store is made with last generation LED luminaries with a maximum energy efficiency. In addition to intelligent lighting, the HVAC systems are optimized for maximum performance to minimize energy consumption. The store entrance is designed with double HVAC sealing system, besides having an automated gate that opens only when the customer enters or leaves, it has an air curtain that works intelligently.
DESIGN SCOPE
Concept Design, Brand Image, Graphic Design, Store Packaging, Construction Documents, Construction Supervision.
EXECUTED & BUILT PROJECTS
Real Madrid Official Store Experience
SPAIN
1. Madrid, Arenal 6
2. Madrid, Bus
3. Madrid, Carmen 3
4. Madrid, Goya 77
5. Madrid, Gran Via 31
6. Madrid, Las Rozas Village
7. Madrid, MAD Airport T4
8. Madrid, MAD Airport T4S
9. Madrid, San Sebastián de Los Reyes
10. Mallorca, Plaza Cort 6
11. Barcelona, Ferran 36
12. Barcelona, Las Ramblas 114
13. Barcelona, Maremagnum
14. Barcelona, BCN Airport T2
MÉXICO
15. CDMX, Centro Santa Fé
16. CDMX, Horacio 232
17. CDMX, Satélite
18. CDMX, Venustiano Carranza
QATAR
19. Doha, Gulf Mall
20. Doha,Tawar Mall
21. Doha,The Pearl
• IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles, USA : Honorable Mention - Interior Design Commercial : Real Madrid Official Store (2014)
• A’ Design Awards, Milán, Italy : Silver Medal - Certificado de Excelencia en Diseño de Espacios Interiores y de Exhibición del Mundo : Real Madrid Official Store (2014)
• Chain Store Age, NY, USA : 1st Place Softline Specialty Store Category : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• Chain Store Age, NY, USA : 1st Place Cashwrap Design Category: Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• International Store Design Awards, Retail Design Institute, NY, USA : Award of Merit : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• Iconos del Diseño AD 2013, Architectural Digest México : Best Comercial Architecture : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• Tercera Bienal de Arquitectura Mexicana, Cancún : 1st Place Technical Innovation Category : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles, USA : Honorable Mention - Interior Design Commercial : Real Madrid Official Store (2014)
• A’ Design Awards, Milán, Italy : Silver Medal - Certificado de Excelencia en Diseño de Espacios Interiores y de Exhibición del Mundo : Real Madrid Official Store (2014)
• Chain Store Age, NY, USA : 1st Place Softline Specialty Store Category : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• Chain Store Age, NY, USA : 1st Place Cashwrap Design Category: Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• International Store Design Awards, Retail Design Institute, NY, USA : Award of Merit : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• Iconos del Diseño AD 2013, Architectural Digest México : Best Comercial Architecture : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
• Tercera Bienal de Arquitectura Mexicana, Cancún : 1st Place Technical Innovation Category : Real Madrid Official Store (2013)
After winning a Restricted International Competition, sanzpont [arquitectura] was selected for the design of the Real Madrid Official Store. The project includes Concept Design and Commercial Implementation, Branding, Packaging, Graphic Line and Industrial Furniture Design. The club Real Madrid, Adidas and Areas opt for a very innovative and cutting-edge design, focused on the shopping experience and the creation of impression. Led by the multinational company Areas, the first store was opened at Goya, 77 in the center of Madrid, and this flagship store is located at Gran Via 31, in the Spanish capital. In the basement of the store we find a Special Corner, a thematic space that changes over time. Currently this space is themed as a Real Madrid bathroom, in the near future it will be a bedroom and even a full equip kitchen.
Cutting Edge BIM Technology The project was developed using cutting edge design tools from start to end based in a BIM system. “The working methodology in sanzpont is fully three-dimensional with BIM technology, we do not create drawings of a design, we create intelligent digital models of the design itself. Such models contain a digital constructive database capable of generating any type of digital information depending on the current phase of the project, in a way that to progress in the development of a project, is to advance the level of detail of the model.”
“The information generated through a BIM system is totally reliable and very rich in visual quality, since all the elements and views are connected to the same model. This system allows you to create stunning 3D visual information of a project related in 4D timeline and its implementation phases.”
Experience the Santiago Bernabéu The design concept of the store is based on an experience at the Santiago Bernabeu, all the walls are lined with images that make you teleport to the center of the field, in game action. The central marquee of the stadium is reinterpreted to highlight the store cash-wrap, accompanied by a media wall and a panel lined with victories that shows all the glory of the club.
Glory is not by Chance The Creative Concept is based on representing the required effort to achieve glory. It is the justification of a majestic sport career, only own by the best soccer team in history. Is a concept that at the same time it honors, praises and immortalizes the club, it states that achievements have been the result of talent, effort, struggle, dedication and determination. The fighting spirit identifies the club with his followers, is what makes us great, is what leads us to win.
LEDs are integrated in the images of the walls to create the effects of the public taking pictures with flash. These LEDs are synchronized with the in-store multimedia system, and activated when a goal happens in the media wall screens, all these while listening to the crowded stadium. The players reflected on the walls of the store are legends that have been indispensable for the greatness and immortality in the club.
Modular Vanguard Design The store is divided into three exhibition areas: Textile Zone (Official Gear and Training), Merchandising Zone and Adidas Zone. All the furniture is modular and is designed with the concept of “Ready to Assemble Modular Design”, which is designed from the minimum piece to its intelligent assembly system. This allows maximum flexibility and versatility of distribution, a more sustainable transportation by optimizing the dimensions and logistics for international expansion.
Equipment Efficiency An important factor in the concept design is energy saving and a serious commitment for sustainability, that is why 100% of the store is made with last generation LED luminaries with a maximum energy efficiency. In addition to intelligent lighting, the HVAC systems are optimized for maximum performance to minimize energy consumption. The store entrance is designed with double HVAC sealing system, besides having an automated gate that opens only when the customer enters or leaves, it has an air curtain that works intelligently.
DESIGN SCOPE
Concept Design, Brand Image, Graphic Design, Store Packaging, Construction Documents, Construction Supervision.
EXECUTED & BUILT PROJECTS
Real Madrid Official Store Experience
SPAIN
1. Madrid, Arenal 6
2. Madrid, Bus
3. Madrid, Carmen 3
4. Madrid, Goya 77
5. Madrid, Gran Via 31
6. Madrid, Las Rozas Village
7. Madrid, MAD Airport T4
8. Madrid, MAD Airport T4S
9. Madrid, San Sebastián de Los Reyes
10. Mallorca, Plaza Cort 6
11. Barcelona, Ferran 36
12. Barcelona, Las Ramblas 114
13. Barcelona, Maremagnum
14. Barcelona, BCN Airport T2
MÉXICO
15. CDMX, Centro Santa Fé
16. CDMX, Horacio 232
17. CDMX, Satélite
18. CDMX, Venustiano Carranza
QATAR
19. Doha, Gulf Mall
20. Doha,Tawar Mall
21. Doha,The Pearl
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TCH Restaurant is conceived as a fluid transition between the Caribbean waterfront and a contemporary lounge atmosphere. The project fuses the dynamism of nightlife with the openness of a seaside terrace, creating a continuous spatial narrative from day to night. Organic ceiling forms, reflective surfaces and a central bar island structure orchestrate the experience, framing views towards the sea while generating an intimate interior landscape. The concept emphasizes movement and energy, expressed through curved geometries, layered lighting and carefully choreographed circulation around the bar.
The restaurant operates as both destination and viewpoint. Large glazed façades dissolve the physical limit between interior and exterior, allowing the vivid sky and sunset to become an active component of the design. During the day, natural light and the ocean horizon dominate; at night, chromatic LED lighting reconfigures the space, transforming it into a vibrant, immersive environment.
The plan is structured around a central bar island that functions as the spatial and social core. Seating radiates from this nucleus in concentric layers: high stools at the bar, followed by low dining tables, and finally the perimeter terrace that opens to the sea. This arrangement ensures clear sightlines, easy service circulation, and equal access to views for most tables.
Interior and exterior platforms are subtly differentiated by changes in floor material and level rather than by solid partitions. Sliding glass panels on the façade enable the dining area to operate either as a controlled indoor climate zone or as an open-air extension of the terrace. Circulation routes are intuitive, guiding guests from entry to bar, and then naturally out towards the oceanfront deck, where the sunset-oriented seating is maximized.
The material palette balances local warmth with contemporary precision. Polished concrete floors provide durability and thermal mass, while curved timber wall claddings and bar fronts introduce tactile comfort and visual softness. Wood is used in bar stools, tabletops, and pergola structures, creating a cohesive language that echoes the tones of sand and palm trunks.
Neutral base colors—beige floors, white ceilings, and dark bar volumes—are intentionally restrained to serve as a canvas for dynamic lighting. Metallic accents on bottle displays and mirrors enhance depth and reflection, multiplying views of both the interior and the exterior landscape. Exterior areas use more weather-resistant finishes and decking, maintaining continuity of tone without compromising performance in the coastal climate.
Lighting design is central to the identity of TCH Restaurant. Sculpted ceiling coves integrate RGB LED strips that wash the undulating surfaces with gradients of magenta, violet and blue, evoking the chromatic intensity of Caribbean sunsets. These indirect lights are complemented by warm white downlights that provide functional illumination for tables and the bar counter.
The combination of reflected colored light and strategic accenting on the bottle racks, bar surfaces and perimeter glazing generates a layered atmosphere. Lighting scenes are programmable, allowing smooth transition from a relaxed daytime ambience to a more theatrical nightlife setting. Exterior terraces rely on discreet, low-glare fixtures that preserve views of the night sky and the sea while ensuring guest comfort and safety.
Furniture is designed with ergonomic comfort and visual simplicity, using clean lines that do not compete with the expressive ceiling. High stools around the bar emphasize social interaction and flexibility, while dining chairs and tables are lightweight and easily reconfigurable for different group sizes or events. The central bar’s rounded geometry minimizes dead corners and optimizes service efficiency.
Custom wine displays and mirrored niches serve both as storage and as sculptural elements, articulating the back-bar wall. Large ceiling fans provide perceptible air movement, reinforcing comfort in the tropical climate and reducing the dependence on mechanical cooling when façades are open. The detailing of edges, junctions and transitions aims for a seamless reading of the space, enhancing the overall guest experience.
The project responds to the coastal context of Playa del Carmen by maximizing natural ventilation, visual permeability and orientation towards prevailing breezes. Extensive glazing is protected by overhangs and pergolas, mitigating direct solar gain while preserving panoramic views. The openable façade system allows the restaurant to operate in a hybrid indoor–outdoor mode, reducing reliance on air conditioning during temperate hours.
Sustainability strategies include the use of LED lighting throughout, significantly lowering energy consumption, and the selection of durable, locally appropriate materials that withstand saline air and humidity, reducing maintenance and replacement cycles. The predominance of wood from responsibly managed sources, combined with the thermal mass of concrete floors, supports a balanced indoor climate. By integrating bioclimatic principles with a high-impact aesthetic, the restaurant aligns environmental responsibility with a memorable guest experience.
TCH Restaurant is conceived as a fluid transition between the Caribbean waterfront and a contemporary lounge atmosphere. The project fuses the dynamism of nightlife with the openness of a seaside terrace, creating a continuous spatial narrative from day to night. Organic ceiling forms, reflective surfaces and a central bar island structure orchestrate the experience, framing views towards the sea while generating an intimate interior landscape. The concept emphasizes movement and energy, expressed through curved geometries, layered lighting and carefully choreographed circulation around the bar.
The restaurant operates as both destination and viewpoint. Large glazed façades dissolve the physical limit between interior and exterior, allowing the vivid sky and sunset to become an active component of the design. During the day, natural light and the ocean horizon dominate; at night, chromatic LED lighting reconfigures the space, transforming it into a vibrant, immersive environment.
The plan is structured around a central bar island that functions as the spatial and social core. Seating radiates from this nucleus in concentric layers: high stools at the bar, followed by low dining tables, and finally the perimeter terrace that opens to the sea. This arrangement ensures clear sightlines, easy service circulation, and equal access to views for most tables.
Interior and exterior platforms are subtly differentiated by changes in floor material and level rather than by solid partitions. Sliding glass panels on the façade enable the dining area to operate either as a controlled indoor climate zone or as an open-air extension of the terrace. Circulation routes are intuitive, guiding guests from entry to bar, and then naturally out towards the oceanfront deck, where the sunset-oriented seating is maximized.
The material palette balances local warmth with contemporary precision. Polished concrete floors provide durability and thermal mass, while curved timber wall claddings and bar fronts introduce tactile comfort and visual softness. Wood is used in bar stools, tabletops, and pergola structures, creating a cohesive language that echoes the tones of sand and palm trunks.
Neutral base colors—beige floors, white ceilings, and dark bar volumes—are intentionally restrained to serve as a canvas for dynamic lighting. Metallic accents on bottle displays and mirrors enhance depth and reflection, multiplying views of both the interior and the exterior landscape. Exterior areas use more weather-resistant finishes and decking, maintaining continuity of tone without compromising performance in the coastal climate.
Lighting design is central to the identity of TCH Restaurant. Sculpted ceiling coves integrate RGB LED strips that wash the undulating surfaces with gradients of magenta, violet and blue, evoking the chromatic intensity of Caribbean sunsets. These indirect lights are complemented by warm white downlights that provide functional illumination for tables and the bar counter.
The combination of reflected colored light and strategic accenting on the bottle racks, bar surfaces and perimeter glazing generates a layered atmosphere. Lighting scenes are programmable, allowing smooth transition from a relaxed daytime ambience to a more theatrical nightlife setting. Exterior terraces rely on discreet, low-glare fixtures that preserve views of the night sky and the sea while ensuring guest comfort and safety.
Furniture is designed with ergonomic comfort and visual simplicity, using clean lines that do not compete with the expressive ceiling. High stools around the bar emphasize social interaction and flexibility, while dining chairs and tables are lightweight and easily reconfigurable for different group sizes or events. The central bar’s rounded geometry minimizes dead corners and optimizes service efficiency.
Custom wine displays and mirrored niches serve both as storage and as sculptural elements, articulating the back-bar wall. Large ceiling fans provide perceptible air movement, reinforcing comfort in the tropical climate and reducing the dependence on mechanical cooling when façades are open. The detailing of edges, junctions and transitions aims for a seamless reading of the space, enhancing the overall guest experience.
The project responds to the coastal context of Playa del Carmen by maximizing natural ventilation, visual permeability and orientation towards prevailing breezes. Extensive glazing is protected by overhangs and pergolas, mitigating direct solar gain while preserving panoramic views. The openable façade system allows the restaurant to operate in a hybrid indoor–outdoor mode, reducing reliance on air conditioning during temperate hours.
Sustainability strategies include the use of LED lighting throughout, significantly lowering energy consumption, and the selection of durable, locally appropriate materials that withstand saline air and humidity, reducing maintenance and replacement cycles. The predominance of wood from responsibly managed sources, combined with the thermal mass of concrete floors, supports a balanced indoor climate. By integrating bioclimatic principles with a high-impact aesthetic, the restaurant aligns environmental responsibility with a memorable guest experience.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
DESIGN CONCEPT
Inspiration: Exotic and vanguard Design was inspired by Caribbean Coral Reef. The concept design was based on creating an experience to visitors with a unique and contemporary ambiance.
Design Concept inspired by the Coral Reef of the Caribbean Sea. Exotic, sustainable and avant-garde design, inspired by the coral reef of the Caribbean Sea. The design concept is focused on representing an experience for each of its visitors through a natural, unique and contemporary environment.
MODULAR STRUCTURE & HIGH THERMAL EFFICIENCY
Modular structure and high thermal efficiency: The structure of the building is totally regulated through the constructive system based on frames, which makes a logical, simple and economical structure. The entire building uses the Novidesa construction system (high density polyurethane), which is highly efficient in thermal and acoustic insulation.
Functionality and a view from every room
This project’s first principle, which is functionality, was resolved by best utilizing the space. Secondly, since the site offered a short façade overlooking the sea and a long façade facing the street, the solution was to rotate the building 30 degrees to ensure all rooms featured an ocean-view. The project was developed across three levels of rooms, in addition to the following on each level: a basement level with utilities, a ground floor with reception and a restaurant, and a roof pool on the third level.
SUSTAINABILITY
High Efficiency with Low Energy Consumption.
The whole building is built using a high density polyurethane construction system, which prevents solar radiation heating, and integrates double glazed windows, achieving a completely isolated system when the use of air conditioning is required. The design features a highly efficient use of cross ventilation of natural air which keeps the consumption of air conditioner to the very minimum. In addition, the heat emitted works to heat the water.
The water system is divided into sewage and gray, independently treated. In terms of lighting, the entire building has LED technology with low energy consumption.
CLIMATE ANALYSIS
The hotel is located on one of the most paradisiacal beaches of the Caribbean Sea, on Calle 8 in Playa del Cármen, Quintana Roo. The climate of the region is warm and sub-humid. The movements and angles of the sun were analyzed with solar geometry, which allowed us to implement effective architectural shading elements. Overhangs and lattices were put in place to prevent the penetration of direct sunlight into the interiors and to block the South and West facades.
Sundown: The average annual temperature ranges between 28º C and 32º C (82º F and 90º F) in summer; and from 26º C to 27º C (78º F and 80º F) in winter. Isolating the building was essential to create comfortable interior temperatures. The thermal gain that the building would undergo was calculated using a thermal digital analytical model, obtaining a greater gain in the roofs, South and West façades, all of which dictate the choice of materials.
ENERGY SAVINGS
The building is conditioned to reduce energy consumption by the efficient design of constructive, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and refrigeration systems, which have a fundamental role in the energy efficiency of the building.
The 100% of the building is made with state-of-the-art LED luminaires with the highest energy efficiency of very low consumption.
The use of efficient refrigeration equipment reduced CO2 emissions by 30%.
The energy consumption of the building is reduced due to the care in the choice of all its systems, which leads to a saving in its consumption and a reduction of the pollution during its life cycle.
Each room has presence detectors and door and window opening sensors in order to reduce and control the air conditioning system and avoid waste of energy.
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
To avoid the passage of heat through thermal conductivity to spaces, innovative materials were used. The entire building, both its slabs, exterior and interior walls were made with high density polystyrene insulation materials. All windows are made of triple-pane glass with argon gas with very low thermal conductivity.
NATURAL CROSS VENTILATION
Knowing that the dominant winds in the Caribbean come from the Southeast and East, it was decided to turn the rooms 30 degrees to capture the wind and extract it through a duct in the ceiling of the corridor, creating natural ventilation in each space.
USER EXPERIENCE THROUGH ART
Having solved the principles of utility and logic, we then focused on aesthetics. After analyzing the context, we concluded that because of the hotel’s location on the coast of Playa del Carmen, and the extensive number of competing hotels in the same prince range, the only way to stand out against the competition was to create a boutique hotel that gives added value to the client. In this case, the added value is a building that offers a relaxing experience, in harmony with nature, art and elegance for each of its users. The primary objective of the client is to compete commercially with quality offering a sustainable, unique and iconic product in the area.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• Silver A' Design Award Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category 2016 - 2017
• First Place in Hotel Category: Peninsula Award For Architecture and Interior Design AAI México AAI 2017
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• Silver A' Design Award Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category 2016 - 2017
• First Place in Hotel Category: Peninsula Award For Architecture and Interior Design AAI México AAI 2017
DESIGN CONCEPT
Inspiration: Exotic and vanguard Design was inspired by Caribbean Coral Reef. The concept design was based on creating an experience to visitors with a unique and contemporary ambiance.
Design Concept inspired by the Coral Reef of the Caribbean Sea. Exotic, sustainable and avant-garde design, inspired by the coral reef of the Caribbean Sea. The design concept is focused on representing an experience for each of its visitors through a natural, unique and contemporary environment.
MODULAR STRUCTURE & HIGH THERMAL EFFICIENCY
Modular structure and high thermal efficiency: The structure of the building is totally regulated through the constructive system based on frames, which makes a logical, simple and economical structure. The entire building uses the Novidesa construction system (high density polyurethane), which is highly efficient in thermal and acoustic insulation.
Functionality and a view from every room
This project’s first principle, which is functionality, was resolved by best utilizing the space. Secondly, since the site offered a short façade overlooking the sea and a long façade facing the street, the solution was to rotate the building 30 degrees to ensure all rooms featured an ocean-view. The project was developed across three levels of rooms, in addition to the following on each level: a basement level with utilities, a ground floor with reception and a restaurant, and a roof pool on the third level.
SUSTAINABILITY
High Efficiency with Low Energy Consumption.
The whole building is built using a high density polyurethane construction system, which prevents solar radiation heating, and integrates double glazed windows, achieving a completely isolated system when the use of air conditioning is required. The design features a highly efficient use of cross ventilation of natural air which keeps the consumption of air conditioner to the very minimum. In addition, the heat emitted works to heat the water.
The water system is divided into sewage and gray, independently treated. In terms of lighting, the entire building has LED technology with low energy consumption.
CLIMATE ANALYSIS
The hotel is located on one of the most paradisiacal beaches of the Caribbean Sea, on Calle 8 in Playa del Cármen, Quintana Roo. The climate of the region is warm and sub-humid. The movements and angles of the sun were analyzed with solar geometry, which allowed us to implement effective architectural shading elements. Overhangs and lattices were put in place to prevent the penetration of direct sunlight into the interiors and to block the South and West facades.
Sundown: The average annual temperature ranges between 28º C and 32º C (82º F and 90º F) in summer; and from 26º C to 27º C (78º F and 80º F) in winter. Isolating the building was essential to create comfortable interior temperatures. The thermal gain that the building would undergo was calculated using a thermal digital analytical model, obtaining a greater gain in the roofs, South and West façades, all of which dictate the choice of materials.
ENERGY SAVINGS
The building is conditioned to reduce energy consumption by the efficient design of constructive, hydraulic, electrical, electronic and refrigeration systems, which have a fundamental role in the energy efficiency of the building.
The 100% of the building is made with state-of-the-art LED luminaires with the highest energy efficiency of very low consumption.
The use of efficient refrigeration equipment reduced CO2 emissions by 30%.
The energy consumption of the building is reduced due to the care in the choice of all its systems, which leads to a saving in its consumption and a reduction of the pollution during its life cycle.
Each room has presence detectors and door and window opening sensors in order to reduce and control the air conditioning system and avoid waste of energy.
INNOVATIVE MATERIALS
To avoid the passage of heat through thermal conductivity to spaces, innovative materials were used. The entire building, both its slabs, exterior and interior walls were made with high density polystyrene insulation materials. All windows are made of triple-pane glass with argon gas with very low thermal conductivity.
NATURAL CROSS VENTILATION
Knowing that the dominant winds in the Caribbean come from the Southeast and East, it was decided to turn the rooms 30 degrees to capture the wind and extract it through a duct in the ceiling of the corridor, creating natural ventilation in each space.
USER EXPERIENCE THROUGH ART
Having solved the principles of utility and logic, we then focused on aesthetics. After analyzing the context, we concluded that because of the hotel’s location on the coast of Playa del Carmen, and the extensive number of competing hotels in the same prince range, the only way to stand out against the competition was to create a boutique hotel that gives added value to the client. In this case, the added value is a building that offers a relaxing experience, in harmony with nature, art and elegance for each of its users. The primary objective of the client is to compete commercially with quality offering a sustainable, unique and iconic product in the area.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The proposed "Theatre Hotel" is a pioneering venture in the world of architecture and hospitality, blending the enchanting world of theatre with the luxury and comfort of modern hotel accommodations. By adopting a unique "U"-shaped layout, the design ingeniously transforms traditional hotel terraces into private theatre balconies, offering guests a privileged and immersive experience of stage performances directly from their accommodations. This architectural strategy enhances the building's functionality, turning each room into an interactive viewing space that bridges the gap between public entertainment and private luxury.
This concept goes beyond design; it embodies a cultural and social innovation, aiming to create a vibrant hub where the arts and hospitality intersect. The intention is to craft not just a building, but a destination—a place where the drama and spectacle of theatre can be enjoyed in an entirely new and personalized context. The design is conceived as a dynamic canvas, where every element from the facade to the interior details contributes to a holistic narrative of engagement and excitement.
The inclusion of a grand LED screen on the hotel’s facade is a testament to its innovative spirit. This feature not only enhances the hotel's external visual appeal but also functions as a dynamic interface for cultural expression. It sets the mood and theme of the performances within, creating an inviting and ever-changing exterior that captivates and draws in audiences and guests alike. This thoughtful integration of technology and design ensures that the Theatre Hotel stands out as a beacon of contemporary architectural thought, offering a fresh perspective on how buildings can engage with their urban and cultural landscapes.
The building's "U" shape is designed to encapsulate the central stage area, ensuring that all rooms have unobstructed views of the performances. This open arrangement maximizes both visibility and acoustic delivery, allowing guests to experience the full intensity of theatrical productions from the comfort of their suites. The use of a grand LED screen on the front façade serves as both an innovative design element and a dynamic communication tool, mood-setting with visuals that invite both guests and passersby into the world of theatre that lies within.
Within the hotel, the spatial organization prioritizes optimal sightlines and acoustic considerations. The rooms and public spaces are adorned with thematic elements that reflect the dramatic flair of theatre—deep, rich colors, luxurious textures, and subtle lighting to enhance both the mystique and the comfort of the environment. Each room is designed to not only serve as luxurious accommodation but also as a private viewing box, reminiscent of old-world theatre balconies, complete with VIP amenities and personalized services.
The design incorporates sustainable practices, focusing on energy-efficient materials and systems. The structure’s orientation and the strategic placement of the LED screen and glass elements are considered to reduce energy consumption by maximizing natural light during the day and minimizing heat gain. The integration of smart technologies for lighting, heating, and cooling systems further ensures that the hotel’s environmental impact is kept to a minimum. The use of sustainable materials in construction and finishes underscores the commitment to environmental stewardship while maintaining aesthetic and functional standards.
For construction, the project employs advanced materials that are both eco-friendly and acoustically beneficial. The use of high-performance glass not only ensures excellent sound insulation but also contributes to thermal efficiency. The exterior, equipped with an LED façade, is supported by a framework of steel and reinforced concrete, providing structural integrity and flexibility in design. This combination of materials and technology showcases a forward-thinking approach to integrating sustainability with architectural innovation.
In summary, the Theatre Hotel is envisioned as a landmark project that redefines the hospitality and entertainment industries, offering a unique fusion of luxury, performance art, and innovative design tailored to deliver an unparalleled guest experience.
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN: sanzpont [arquitectura]
INTERIOR DESIGN: Tomás Alia
ORIGINAL IDEA & CONCEPT: R&C / Marco Mendoza
The proposed "Theatre Hotel" is a pioneering venture in the world of architecture and hospitality, blending the enchanting world of theatre with the luxury and comfort of modern hotel accommodations. By adopting a unique "U"-shaped layout, the design ingeniously transforms traditional hotel terraces into private theatre balconies, offering guests a privileged and immersive experience of stage performances directly from their accommodations. This architectural strategy enhances the building's functionality, turning each room into an interactive viewing space that bridges the gap between public entertainment and private luxury.
This concept goes beyond design; it embodies a cultural and social innovation, aiming to create a vibrant hub where the arts and hospitality intersect. The intention is to craft not just a building, but a destination—a place where the drama and spectacle of theatre can be enjoyed in an entirely new and personalized context. The design is conceived as a dynamic canvas, where every element from the facade to the interior details contributes to a holistic narrative of engagement and excitement.
The inclusion of a grand LED screen on the hotel’s facade is a testament to its innovative spirit. This feature not only enhances the hotel's external visual appeal but also functions as a dynamic interface for cultural expression. It sets the mood and theme of the performances within, creating an inviting and ever-changing exterior that captivates and draws in audiences and guests alike. This thoughtful integration of technology and design ensures that the Theatre Hotel stands out as a beacon of contemporary architectural thought, offering a fresh perspective on how buildings can engage with their urban and cultural landscapes.
The building's "U" shape is designed to encapsulate the central stage area, ensuring that all rooms have unobstructed views of the performances. This open arrangement maximizes both visibility and acoustic delivery, allowing guests to experience the full intensity of theatrical productions from the comfort of their suites. The use of a grand LED screen on the front façade serves as both an innovative design element and a dynamic communication tool, mood-setting with visuals that invite both guests and passersby into the world of theatre that lies within.
Within the hotel, the spatial organization prioritizes optimal sightlines and acoustic considerations. The rooms and public spaces are adorned with thematic elements that reflect the dramatic flair of theatre—deep, rich colors, luxurious textures, and subtle lighting to enhance both the mystique and the comfort of the environment. Each room is designed to not only serve as luxurious accommodation but also as a private viewing box, reminiscent of old-world theatre balconies, complete with VIP amenities and personalized services.
The design incorporates sustainable practices, focusing on energy-efficient materials and systems. The structure’s orientation and the strategic placement of the LED screen and glass elements are considered to reduce energy consumption by maximizing natural light during the day and minimizing heat gain. The integration of smart technologies for lighting, heating, and cooling systems further ensures that the hotel’s environmental impact is kept to a minimum. The use of sustainable materials in construction and finishes underscores the commitment to environmental stewardship while maintaining aesthetic and functional standards.
For construction, the project employs advanced materials that are both eco-friendly and acoustically beneficial. The use of high-performance glass not only ensures excellent sound insulation but also contributes to thermal efficiency. The exterior, equipped with an LED façade, is supported by a framework of steel and reinforced concrete, providing structural integrity and flexibility in design. This combination of materials and technology showcases a forward-thinking approach to integrating sustainability with architectural innovation.
In summary, the Theatre Hotel is envisioned as a landmark project that redefines the hospitality and entertainment industries, offering a unique fusion of luxury, performance art, and innovative design tailored to deliver an unparalleled guest experience.
ARCHITECTURE DESIGN: sanzpont [arquitectura]
INTERIOR DESIGN: Tomás Alia
ORIGINAL IDEA & CONCEPT: R&C / Marco Mendoza
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
TMH Restaurant is conceived as a futuristic social landscape that merges gastronomy, nightlife and the Caribbean horizon into a single experiential sequence. The architectural language is fluid and aerodynamic, echoing the curves of waves and wind shaping the shoreline of Cancún. Rather than a conventional enclosed restaurant, the project operates as an open platform for meeting, partying and contemplating the sea, with overlapping terraces and sculpted canopies that frame views while choreographing light and sound.
The design alternates between two atmospheres: an immersive, club-like interior saturated with dynamic lighting, and an ethereal, elevated deck that appears to float over the water. This duality allows the venue to transition from day to night, from fine dining to performance space, without losing spatial coherence. All elements—furniture, ceilings, balustrades and lighting—are treated as continuous ribbons, creating a strong visual identity recognizable from afar.
The project is structured in clearly legible layers. The lower platforms accommodate lounge seating, bar areas and circulation, while upper tiers host the main dining room and stage. This terraced configuration guarantees uninterrupted sea views and direct visual connection with the central performance zone. The spatial sequence begins at an arrival promenade that gradually opens toward the ocean, culminating in the panoramic decks that project outward over the water.
In the more introverted club area, the stage is framed by a sweeping shell-like proscenium that integrates LED screens, lighting rails and acoustic treatments. Seating is arranged in concentric arcs around this focal point, optimizing sightlines for shows and DJ performances. The more diaphanous upper restaurant is enclosed by curved glass, operating as a glowing “lantern” over the deck. External lounges with low furniture and integrated planters soften the perimeter and foster informal gathering.
The interior design is driven by contrast between dark, reflective surfaces and luminous, softly curved elements. In the nightlife zone, chromatic LED lighting washes ceilings and walls, shifting between violet, blue and magenta tones to intensify the immersive club atmosphere. Integrated floor lighting subtly traces circulation routes and defines seating islands without the need for intrusive physical barriers.
Furniture pieces are sculptural and monolithic, often in glossy white or muted neutrals that act as canvases for changing light. Armchairs and lounge modules adopt ergonomic, organic forms, reinforcing the futuristic narrative. In the upper restaurant, the atmosphere is more serene: warm indirect lighting, textured wall panels perforated with star-like apertures, and suspended luminaires with fluid outlines create a refined dining environment that still echoes the dynamic language of the lower levels.
The material palette combines high-performance composites, glass and timber to withstand the marine environment while maintaining a refined aesthetic. Exterior shells and soffits use smooth, light-colored composite cladding to reflect solar radiation and reduce heat gain. Generous glass enclosures maximize transparency and visual continuity across interior and exterior spaces, while strategic fritting and overhangs mitigate glare.
The color strategy revolves around whites, soft grays and deep charcoals, punctuated by the programmable lighting spectrum. Decking surfaces employ durable tropical hardwood or composite slats, providing tactile warmth underfoot and referencing nautical decks. Detailing favors hidden fixings, integrated LED profiles and continuous edges to maintain the impression of seamless, aerodynamically carved surfaces, emphasizing the building as an object in motion facing the sea breeze.
Sustainability considerations focus on climate responsiveness and efficient resource use in a coastal, high-humidity context. The generous canopies and projecting eaves act as passive shading devices, protecting glazed areas from direct solar gain while enabling natural daylight and views. Open-sided lounges encourage cross-ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling for large portions of the occupied areas, particularly during milder evenings.
LED technology, dimmable controls and zoning strategies minimize energy consumption from the extensive lighting systems. Materials are selected for durability and low maintenance in a saline environment, extending lifecycle and reducing replacement frequency. Where possible, locally sourced plant species are integrated into planters and green pockets, contributing to microclimate regulation and reinforcing a connection to the native coastal landscape of Cancún.
TMH Restaurant is conceived as a futuristic social landscape that merges gastronomy, nightlife and the Caribbean horizon into a single experiential sequence. The architectural language is fluid and aerodynamic, echoing the curves of waves and wind shaping the shoreline of Cancún. Rather than a conventional enclosed restaurant, the project operates as an open platform for meeting, partying and contemplating the sea, with overlapping terraces and sculpted canopies that frame views while choreographing light and sound.
The design alternates between two atmospheres: an immersive, club-like interior saturated with dynamic lighting, and an ethereal, elevated deck that appears to float over the water. This duality allows the venue to transition from day to night, from fine dining to performance space, without losing spatial coherence. All elements—furniture, ceilings, balustrades and lighting—are treated as continuous ribbons, creating a strong visual identity recognizable from afar.
The project is structured in clearly legible layers. The lower platforms accommodate lounge seating, bar areas and circulation, while upper tiers host the main dining room and stage. This terraced configuration guarantees uninterrupted sea views and direct visual connection with the central performance zone. The spatial sequence begins at an arrival promenade that gradually opens toward the ocean, culminating in the panoramic decks that project outward over the water.
In the more introverted club area, the stage is framed by a sweeping shell-like proscenium that integrates LED screens, lighting rails and acoustic treatments. Seating is arranged in concentric arcs around this focal point, optimizing sightlines for shows and DJ performances. The more diaphanous upper restaurant is enclosed by curved glass, operating as a glowing “lantern” over the deck. External lounges with low furniture and integrated planters soften the perimeter and foster informal gathering.
The interior design is driven by contrast between dark, reflective surfaces and luminous, softly curved elements. In the nightlife zone, chromatic LED lighting washes ceilings and walls, shifting between violet, blue and magenta tones to intensify the immersive club atmosphere. Integrated floor lighting subtly traces circulation routes and defines seating islands without the need for intrusive physical barriers.
Furniture pieces are sculptural and monolithic, often in glossy white or muted neutrals that act as canvases for changing light. Armchairs and lounge modules adopt ergonomic, organic forms, reinforcing the futuristic narrative. In the upper restaurant, the atmosphere is more serene: warm indirect lighting, textured wall panels perforated with star-like apertures, and suspended luminaires with fluid outlines create a refined dining environment that still echoes the dynamic language of the lower levels.
The material palette combines high-performance composites, glass and timber to withstand the marine environment while maintaining a refined aesthetic. Exterior shells and soffits use smooth, light-colored composite cladding to reflect solar radiation and reduce heat gain. Generous glass enclosures maximize transparency and visual continuity across interior and exterior spaces, while strategic fritting and overhangs mitigate glare.
The color strategy revolves around whites, soft grays and deep charcoals, punctuated by the programmable lighting spectrum. Decking surfaces employ durable tropical hardwood or composite slats, providing tactile warmth underfoot and referencing nautical decks. Detailing favors hidden fixings, integrated LED profiles and continuous edges to maintain the impression of seamless, aerodynamically carved surfaces, emphasizing the building as an object in motion facing the sea breeze.
Sustainability considerations focus on climate responsiveness and efficient resource use in a coastal, high-humidity context. The generous canopies and projecting eaves act as passive shading devices, protecting glazed areas from direct solar gain while enabling natural daylight and views. Open-sided lounges encourage cross-ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical cooling for large portions of the occupied areas, particularly during milder evenings.
LED technology, dimmable controls and zoning strategies minimize energy consumption from the extensive lighting systems. Materials are selected for durability and low maintenance in a saline environment, extending lifecycle and reducing replacement frequency. Where possible, locally sourced plant species are integrated into planters and green pockets, contributing to microclimate regulation and reinforcing a connection to the native coastal landscape of Cancún.
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DESIGN CONCEPT
Ground Breaking and Iconic building for todays nexus of creativity, technology and arts for Collaborative and Creative Work Spaces at Boulder Colorado. Housing open and strategically planned spaces for professionals bringing a node of productivity and creativity hub for business, recreation, modern living, dining, and offering a connected sense of community and network. Boulder Industry and Arts Center will be located across street of new Google campus at Boulder Colorado. The design of the building is based on the premise of passive design and low energy consumption.
DESIGN CONCEPT
Ground Breaking and Iconic building for todays nexus of creativity, technology and arts for Collaborative and Creative Work Spaces at Boulder Colorado. Housing open and strategically planned spaces for professionals bringing a node of productivity and creativity hub for business, recreation, modern living, dining, and offering a connected sense of community and network. Boulder Industry and Arts Center will be located across street of new Google campus at Boulder Colorado. The design of the building is based on the premise of passive design and low energy consumption.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
CASINO CANCUN is conceived as an immersive, nocturnal landmark that fuses the exuberance of Cancún’s nightlife with the fluid geometry of the Caribbean Sea. The architectural language draws inspiration from waves, palm fronds and luminescent marine creatures, translating them into a dynamic envelope and interior scenography that celebrates movement, light and color. The project positions the casino as a contemporary icon on the urban strip, a glowing lantern that announces entertainment while offering a controlled, theatrical interior universe.
The overall concept is based on layering: a solid, almost monolithic black volume acts as a backdrop, while a series of curvilinear, illuminated shells peel away from the façade and extend inward, guiding visitors through a sequence of increasingly intense spatial experiences. This strategy creates a strong identity visible from a distance and a coherent narrative from arrival to gaming floors and lounges.
The main façade is defined by tall, petal-like structural ribs that curve outward from the base and converge toward the sky. These ribs, integrated with LED lines and point lights, form a luminous lattice reminiscent of woven reeds or coral structures. Behind this translucent veil, a darker diamond-patterned cladding reinforces the sense of depth and frames the bright entry portal. The contrast between glossy black polygons and vibrant, warm light accentuates the verticality and creates a refined backdrop for branding.
The entrance is emphasized by a double-height, recessed portal finished with reflective materials and golden gradients, creating a visually magnetic threshold. The red carpet and low, sculpted landscape elements direct the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. Palm trees and minimal planting soften the perimeter without competing with the sculptural façade, while the controlled overhang provides partial shading and weather protection for arrivals.
The spatial organization is anchored by a clear north-south circulation spine that aligns with the entrance axis, allowing visual continuity from the lobby through to the main gaming floor. Visitors enter a double-height hall where staircases and balconies reveal the upper levels and invite exploration. Curved balustrades and perforated screens subtly guide circulation, while maintaining sightlines across the entire volume to reinforce orientation and excitement.
The gaming floor unfolds around central feature elements, such as sculptural ceilings and illuminated columns, while peripheral zones accommodate slot machines, table games, and VIP areas. Secondary lounges and bar zones are positioned as quieter pockets along the main circulation, offering acoustic and visual relief. Vertical connections through grand staircases and elevators link to private rooms, administration, and entertainment platforms, ensuring operational efficiency and differentiated experiences.
The interior design employs a rich but controlled palette: high-gloss metallics, lacquered surfaces, patterned carpets and upholstered seating in crimson, fuchsia and deep violet. These are contrasted with white and cream-toned armchairs that create visual pauses within the chromatic intensity. The floor patterns reference casino chips and abstracted wave forms, helping to zone functions while unifying the whole environment.
Ceilings act as primary expressive surfaces. Undulating, backlit panels integrate RGB LED systems that wash the space with programmable gradients of blues, magentas and cyans, evoking aquatic motion. Perforated metal panels and translucent stretch membranes filter and diffuse light, concealing technical equipment and improving acoustic absorption. Feature walls with cut-out leaf and flame motifs are backlit to produce a layered, luminous effect that animates the gaming areas and lounge zones.
Furniture is tailored to the extended-stay nature of casino use. Gaming chairs combine ergonomic back support, rotary bases and durable upholstery, while VIP lounges feature deeper, lounge-style seating with generous armrests and side tables. The layout of seating and tables ensures clear circulation paths for guests and staff, minimizing congestion and enhancing service efficiency.
Color temperature and light levels are carefully calibrated: brighter, more saturated lighting emphasizes gaming areas to maintain alertness, while warmer, dimmer scenes characterize bars and relaxation pockets to promote comfort and social interaction. Acoustic treatments in ceilings and walls reduce noise reverberation, creating an environment that is vibrant yet not overwhelming, thus supporting long-term user comfort.
Despite its high-impact visual language, the project integrates sustainable design measures appropriate to Cancún’s tropical climate. The dark, insulated outer volume acts as a thermal shield, while the ventilated cavity behind the decorative façade reduces direct solar gain on the main envelope. High-performance glazing and selective openings limit heat infiltration, lowering cooling loads in a building type that operates primarily at night.
LED technology is used almost exclusively for both exterior and interior lighting, significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance compared to conventional systems. Centralized lighting controls and scene programming optimize power use throughout the day and adapt to different occupancy levels. Interior finishes favor durable, low-maintenance materials, extending life cycles in this high-traffic environment. Where possible, locally sourced materials and regional contractors are prioritized, decreasing transportation impacts and supporting the local economy, aligning the casino’s expressive architecture with responsible environmental and social performance.
CASINO CANCUN is conceived as an immersive, nocturnal landmark that fuses the exuberance of Cancún’s nightlife with the fluid geometry of the Caribbean Sea. The architectural language draws inspiration from waves, palm fronds and luminescent marine creatures, translating them into a dynamic envelope and interior scenography that celebrates movement, light and color. The project positions the casino as a contemporary icon on the urban strip, a glowing lantern that announces entertainment while offering a controlled, theatrical interior universe.
The overall concept is based on layering: a solid, almost monolithic black volume acts as a backdrop, while a series of curvilinear, illuminated shells peel away from the façade and extend inward, guiding visitors through a sequence of increasingly intense spatial experiences. This strategy creates a strong identity visible from a distance and a coherent narrative from arrival to gaming floors and lounges.
The main façade is defined by tall, petal-like structural ribs that curve outward from the base and converge toward the sky. These ribs, integrated with LED lines and point lights, form a luminous lattice reminiscent of woven reeds or coral structures. Behind this translucent veil, a darker diamond-patterned cladding reinforces the sense of depth and frames the bright entry portal. The contrast between glossy black polygons and vibrant, warm light accentuates the verticality and creates a refined backdrop for branding.
The entrance is emphasized by a double-height, recessed portal finished with reflective materials and golden gradients, creating a visually magnetic threshold. The red carpet and low, sculpted landscape elements direct the flow of vehicles and pedestrians. Palm trees and minimal planting soften the perimeter without competing with the sculptural façade, while the controlled overhang provides partial shading and weather protection for arrivals.
The spatial organization is anchored by a clear north-south circulation spine that aligns with the entrance axis, allowing visual continuity from the lobby through to the main gaming floor. Visitors enter a double-height hall where staircases and balconies reveal the upper levels and invite exploration. Curved balustrades and perforated screens subtly guide circulation, while maintaining sightlines across the entire volume to reinforce orientation and excitement.
The gaming floor unfolds around central feature elements, such as sculptural ceilings and illuminated columns, while peripheral zones accommodate slot machines, table games, and VIP areas. Secondary lounges and bar zones are positioned as quieter pockets along the main circulation, offering acoustic and visual relief. Vertical connections through grand staircases and elevators link to private rooms, administration, and entertainment platforms, ensuring operational efficiency and differentiated experiences.
The interior design employs a rich but controlled palette: high-gloss metallics, lacquered surfaces, patterned carpets and upholstered seating in crimson, fuchsia and deep violet. These are contrasted with white and cream-toned armchairs that create visual pauses within the chromatic intensity. The floor patterns reference casino chips and abstracted wave forms, helping to zone functions while unifying the whole environment.
Ceilings act as primary expressive surfaces. Undulating, backlit panels integrate RGB LED systems that wash the space with programmable gradients of blues, magentas and cyans, evoking aquatic motion. Perforated metal panels and translucent stretch membranes filter and diffuse light, concealing technical equipment and improving acoustic absorption. Feature walls with cut-out leaf and flame motifs are backlit to produce a layered, luminous effect that animates the gaming areas and lounge zones.
Furniture is tailored to the extended-stay nature of casino use. Gaming chairs combine ergonomic back support, rotary bases and durable upholstery, while VIP lounges feature deeper, lounge-style seating with generous armrests and side tables. The layout of seating and tables ensures clear circulation paths for guests and staff, minimizing congestion and enhancing service efficiency.
Color temperature and light levels are carefully calibrated: brighter, more saturated lighting emphasizes gaming areas to maintain alertness, while warmer, dimmer scenes characterize bars and relaxation pockets to promote comfort and social interaction. Acoustic treatments in ceilings and walls reduce noise reverberation, creating an environment that is vibrant yet not overwhelming, thus supporting long-term user comfort.
Despite its high-impact visual language, the project integrates sustainable design measures appropriate to Cancún’s tropical climate. The dark, insulated outer volume acts as a thermal shield, while the ventilated cavity behind the decorative façade reduces direct solar gain on the main envelope. High-performance glazing and selective openings limit heat infiltration, lowering cooling loads in a building type that operates primarily at night.
LED technology is used almost exclusively for both exterior and interior lighting, significantly reducing energy consumption and maintenance compared to conventional systems. Centralized lighting controls and scene programming optimize power use throughout the day and adapt to different occupancy levels. Interior finishes favor durable, low-maintenance materials, extending life cycles in this high-traffic environment. Where possible, locally sourced materials and regional contractors are prioritized, decreasing transportation impacts and supporting the local economy, aligning the casino’s expressive architecture with responsible environmental and social performance.
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The GAP Airport VIP Lounge SJD is conceived as an urban oasis that translates the dynamism of air travel into a calm and controlled interior landscape. The design draws inspiration from flight trajectories and topographic lines, abstracted into sharp, faceted volumes and continuous graphic lines that guide the passenger’s journey from concourse to lounge. The envelope is composed of folded planes in warm wood and glossy white panels, intersected by a black line that evokes both skyline and route map, creating a strong identity visible from the public circulation.
Inside, the project balances business efficiency with resort-like comfort, referencing the Mexican Pacific context through textures, colors, and an emphasis on horizontality. The spatial narrative moves from an expressive, sculptural reception toward more intimate and acoustically controlled seating zones, offering a gradual decompression from airport stress.
The reception lobby acts as a threshold space, defined by a floating, angular desk set within a reflective surface that suggests water and visually amplifies the volume. From this point, circulation branches into different functional areas: bar, workstations, lounge seating, and dining. The plan is organized in open bands rather than enclosed rooms, allowing clear sightlines to flight information displays and service points while maintaining distinct atmospheres.
A central sculptural yellow screen partitions the main salon, providing visual separation between lounge seating and dining without blocking natural light or supervision. Perimeter seating zones are oriented to take advantage of views and media walls, while central furniture clusters support social interaction and short-stay users. Service areas such as bar, buffet, and back-of-house are consolidated along one side to optimize operations and reduce staff circulation.
The material strategy contrasts the efficiency of contemporary aviation infrastructure with the warmth of hospitality environments. Ceilings and key vertical planes are clad in wood veneer with pronounced grain, generating a continuous envelope that visually “folds” around guests and reinforces the faceted geometry. This is balanced by metallic linear panels and neutral walls that reflect and distribute artificial light in a controlled manner.
The furniture palette introduces bold chromatic accents: vivid orange seating elements convey energy and brand differentiation, while the bright yellow partition becomes a sculptural focal point. Tables and bar counters in dark stone or solid surfaces introduce a sense of robustness and durability, essential for high-traffic airport conditions. Monochromatic white and black elements, including chairs and vertical slats, anchor the composition and prevent visual overload.
The lighting design emphasizes linearity and direction, echoing the concept of runways and flight paths. Recessed linear LED fixtures run parallel to the corrugated ceiling panels, reinforcing perspective and guiding movement through the lounge. Integrated lighting in the reception desk and wall panels highlights the VIP Lounge signage and enhances the perception of floating volumes.
Ambient lighting is uniformly distributed to support reading and work activities, while accent lighting is used to mark the bar, artwork, and key architectural gestures. Warm color temperatures complement the timber finishes, creating a comfortable atmosphere that counterbalances the cooler tones of metal and glass typically found in airport environments.
Sustainability is addressed through durable, low-maintenance materials and an efficient lighting strategy. The use of LED technology reduces energy consumption and maintenance frequency, critical in 24/7 operational contexts. Light-colored reflective surfaces on ceilings and walls optimize luminance levels, allowing lower overall wattage while maintaining visual comfort.
High-wear finishes, such as composite surfaces for counters and engineered flooring, extend lifecycle and reduce the need for replacement, thereby minimizing material waste over time. Where possible, certified wood veneers and low-VOC finishes are specified to improve indoor air quality. The open-plan configuration promotes flexible furniture arrangements, enabling future reconfiguration without significant construction waste, ensuring the lounge can adapt to evolving passenger needs and operational demands across SJD, TIJ, and GDL airports.
The GAP Airport VIP Lounge SJD is conceived as an urban oasis that translates the dynamism of air travel into a calm and controlled interior landscape. The design draws inspiration from flight trajectories and topographic lines, abstracted into sharp, faceted volumes and continuous graphic lines that guide the passenger’s journey from concourse to lounge. The envelope is composed of folded planes in warm wood and glossy white panels, intersected by a black line that evokes both skyline and route map, creating a strong identity visible from the public circulation.
Inside, the project balances business efficiency with resort-like comfort, referencing the Mexican Pacific context through textures, colors, and an emphasis on horizontality. The spatial narrative moves from an expressive, sculptural reception toward more intimate and acoustically controlled seating zones, offering a gradual decompression from airport stress.
The reception lobby acts as a threshold space, defined by a floating, angular desk set within a reflective surface that suggests water and visually amplifies the volume. From this point, circulation branches into different functional areas: bar, workstations, lounge seating, and dining. The plan is organized in open bands rather than enclosed rooms, allowing clear sightlines to flight information displays and service points while maintaining distinct atmospheres.
A central sculptural yellow screen partitions the main salon, providing visual separation between lounge seating and dining without blocking natural light or supervision. Perimeter seating zones are oriented to take advantage of views and media walls, while central furniture clusters support social interaction and short-stay users. Service areas such as bar, buffet, and back-of-house are consolidated along one side to optimize operations and reduce staff circulation.
The material strategy contrasts the efficiency of contemporary aviation infrastructure with the warmth of hospitality environments. Ceilings and key vertical planes are clad in wood veneer with pronounced grain, generating a continuous envelope that visually “folds” around guests and reinforces the faceted geometry. This is balanced by metallic linear panels and neutral walls that reflect and distribute artificial light in a controlled manner.
The furniture palette introduces bold chromatic accents: vivid orange seating elements convey energy and brand differentiation, while the bright yellow partition becomes a sculptural focal point. Tables and bar counters in dark stone or solid surfaces introduce a sense of robustness and durability, essential for high-traffic airport conditions. Monochromatic white and black elements, including chairs and vertical slats, anchor the composition and prevent visual overload.
The lighting design emphasizes linearity and direction, echoing the concept of runways and flight paths. Recessed linear LED fixtures run parallel to the corrugated ceiling panels, reinforcing perspective and guiding movement through the lounge. Integrated lighting in the reception desk and wall panels highlights the VIP Lounge signage and enhances the perception of floating volumes.
Ambient lighting is uniformly distributed to support reading and work activities, while accent lighting is used to mark the bar, artwork, and key architectural gestures. Warm color temperatures complement the timber finishes, creating a comfortable atmosphere that counterbalances the cooler tones of metal and glass typically found in airport environments.
Sustainability is addressed through durable, low-maintenance materials and an efficient lighting strategy. The use of LED technology reduces energy consumption and maintenance frequency, critical in 24/7 operational contexts. Light-colored reflective surfaces on ceilings and walls optimize luminance levels, allowing lower overall wattage while maintaining visual comfort.
High-wear finishes, such as composite surfaces for counters and engineered flooring, extend lifecycle and reduce the need for replacement, thereby minimizing material waste over time. Where possible, certified wood veneers and low-VOC finishes are specified to improve indoor air quality. The open-plan configuration promotes flexible furniture arrangements, enabling future reconfiguration without significant construction waste, ensuring the lounge can adapt to evolving passenger needs and operational demands across SJD, TIJ, and GDL airports.
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The GULF service station in Cancún is conceived as a contemporary mobility hub that merges efficiency, brand visibility and comfort within a tropical coastal context. The architecture translates the corporate identity into a sequence of dynamic blue and orange surfaces, creating a recognizable urban landmark along the highway while remaining visually light and open to the landscape. The composition balances the horizontal emphasis of the canopies with the sculpted volume of the convenience store, generating a cohesive ensemble that frames the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.
The project reinterprets the traditional gas station typology by integrating fueling, retail and quick-service functions into a single, legible layout. Generous overhangs, transparent façades and clear circulation lines promote intuitive use, prioritizing safety and rapid orientation for users arriving by car, bicycle or on foot.
The masterplan organizes the forecourt as a broad, unobstructed platform where the fuel islands are aligned perpendicularly to the main access, facilitating direct entry and exit movements. The canopy is dimensioned to maximize shade during the hottest hours, while maintaining sufficient free height for various vehicle types. Perimeter landscaping softens the interface with the surrounding vegetation, framing views towards the dense tree line characteristic of the region.
The convenience store and ancillary volumes are placed laterally, generating a clear separation between fueling operations and retail parking. This arrangement allows pedestrians to move safely from parked vehicles to the store through marked walkways, without crossing the main circulation lanes. Service areas and deliveries are concealed to the rear, preserving the clean, branded front elevation.
The architectural language is defined by elongated horizontal lines, rounded transitions and a precise chromatic contrast between white structural frames, deep blue infill panels and orange highlights. The main store volume is articulated as a streamlined bar with cantilevered corners, suggesting movement and echoing automotive aesthetics. Large glass fronts dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, transforming the store into a luminous showcase, especially during evening hours.
Materials are selected for durability and low maintenance in a humid, saline environment: steel and aluminum claddings with baked enamel finishes, high-reflectance composite panels on soffits, and non-slip concrete paving with integral expansion joints. The canopy underside employs reflective, easy-to-clean surfaces that amplify artificial lighting and enhance perceived security at night.
Inside the Gulf Mart, the layout is organized around a central service counter with clear merchandising corridors radiating from it. Warm white lighting, combined with accent strips in brand colors, guides customers through snacks, beverages and automotive accessories. Tall refrigerated walls, low gondolas and transparent product displays ensure maximum visibility while maintaining comfortable sightlines across the store.
The interior palette balances bright corporate tones with neutral flooring and ceilings, avoiding visual fatigue and enabling rapid product identification. Finishes prioritize robustness and hygiene: vinyl or porcelain tile floors with high abrasion resistance, laminated cabinetry and impact-resistant wall panels in high-traffic zones. The overall ambience is that of a compact, efficient mini-market that invites brief but pleasant stays.
Artificial lighting plays a strategic role in transforming the station into a safe, attractive node after dusk. LED luminaires integrated into the canopy perimeter generate a continuous luminous band that reinforces the station’s silhouette from a distance. Vertical signs and totems are backlit to ensure visibility while avoiding glare towards the roadway.
Within the retail volume, controlled brightness levels create hierarchy between the facade display and the interior shelves, functioning as an illuminated “urban showcase.” Accent lighting on structural frames and signage underlines the architectural geometry and maintains coherence between the forecourt and interior spaces.
Sustainability strategies are embedded in the morphology and technical specification of the project. The extended canopies and deep overhangs substantially reduce direct solar gain on vehicles and glazed surfaces, improving user comfort and diminishing cooling loads inside the store. High-performance glazing combined with external shading optimizes natural daylight while limiting heat transmission.
LED lighting with smart controls is proposed throughout the complex, reducing energy consumption and maintenance. The canopy offers potential integration of photovoltaic panels, transforming the large roof surface into an energy-generating plane. Permeable or semi-permeable paved areas and perimeter planting beds contribute to rainwater infiltration, mitigate surface temperatures and visually connect the station with Cancún’s lush tropical environment.
The GULF service station in Cancún is conceived as a contemporary mobility hub that merges efficiency, brand visibility and comfort within a tropical coastal context. The architecture translates the corporate identity into a sequence of dynamic blue and orange surfaces, creating a recognizable urban landmark along the highway while remaining visually light and open to the landscape. The composition balances the horizontal emphasis of the canopies with the sculpted volume of the convenience store, generating a cohesive ensemble that frames the flow of vehicles and pedestrians.
The project reinterprets the traditional gas station typology by integrating fueling, retail and quick-service functions into a single, legible layout. Generous overhangs, transparent façades and clear circulation lines promote intuitive use, prioritizing safety and rapid orientation for users arriving by car, bicycle or on foot.
The masterplan organizes the forecourt as a broad, unobstructed platform where the fuel islands are aligned perpendicularly to the main access, facilitating direct entry and exit movements. The canopy is dimensioned to maximize shade during the hottest hours, while maintaining sufficient free height for various vehicle types. Perimeter landscaping softens the interface with the surrounding vegetation, framing views towards the dense tree line characteristic of the region.
The convenience store and ancillary volumes are placed laterally, generating a clear separation between fueling operations and retail parking. This arrangement allows pedestrians to move safely from parked vehicles to the store through marked walkways, without crossing the main circulation lanes. Service areas and deliveries are concealed to the rear, preserving the clean, branded front elevation.
The architectural language is defined by elongated horizontal lines, rounded transitions and a precise chromatic contrast between white structural frames, deep blue infill panels and orange highlights. The main store volume is articulated as a streamlined bar with cantilevered corners, suggesting movement and echoing automotive aesthetics. Large glass fronts dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, transforming the store into a luminous showcase, especially during evening hours.
Materials are selected for durability and low maintenance in a humid, saline environment: steel and aluminum claddings with baked enamel finishes, high-reflectance composite panels on soffits, and non-slip concrete paving with integral expansion joints. The canopy underside employs reflective, easy-to-clean surfaces that amplify artificial lighting and enhance perceived security at night.
Inside the Gulf Mart, the layout is organized around a central service counter with clear merchandising corridors radiating from it. Warm white lighting, combined with accent strips in brand colors, guides customers through snacks, beverages and automotive accessories. Tall refrigerated walls, low gondolas and transparent product displays ensure maximum visibility while maintaining comfortable sightlines across the store.
The interior palette balances bright corporate tones with neutral flooring and ceilings, avoiding visual fatigue and enabling rapid product identification. Finishes prioritize robustness and hygiene: vinyl or porcelain tile floors with high abrasion resistance, laminated cabinetry and impact-resistant wall panels in high-traffic zones. The overall ambience is that of a compact, efficient mini-market that invites brief but pleasant stays.
Artificial lighting plays a strategic role in transforming the station into a safe, attractive node after dusk. LED luminaires integrated into the canopy perimeter generate a continuous luminous band that reinforces the station’s silhouette from a distance. Vertical signs and totems are backlit to ensure visibility while avoiding glare towards the roadway.
Within the retail volume, controlled brightness levels create hierarchy between the facade display and the interior shelves, functioning as an illuminated “urban showcase.” Accent lighting on structural frames and signage underlines the architectural geometry and maintains coherence between the forecourt and interior spaces.
Sustainability strategies are embedded in the morphology and technical specification of the project. The extended canopies and deep overhangs substantially reduce direct solar gain on vehicles and glazed surfaces, improving user comfort and diminishing cooling loads inside the store. High-performance glazing combined with external shading optimizes natural daylight while limiting heat transmission.
LED lighting with smart controls is proposed throughout the complex, reducing energy consumption and maintenance. The canopy offers potential integration of photovoltaic panels, transforming the large roof surface into an energy-generating plane. Permeable or semi-permeable paved areas and perimeter planting beds contribute to rainwater infiltration, mitigate surface temperatures and visually connect the station with Cancún’s lush tropical environment.
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The Palau Moja, The Catalan Heritage House is a place where you will be able to travel across Catalan history, discover genuine Catalan products, learn about Catalan culture, explore Catalan heritage and how it uniquely relates to the territory, and also buy tour ticket for visiting the main cultural and historical sites of the country. At the Catalan Heritage House, technology plays a fundamental role. At the Catalan Heritage House, technology plays a fundamental role. The visitor can navigate through Catalan history via tablet and interactive screens where they will find information about Catalan heritage from their origins up to modern times. This way visitors may discover previously unknown areas of Catalan culture that they now want to explore further.
The Palau Moja, The Catalan Heritage House is a place where you will be able to travel across Catalan history, discover genuine Catalan products, learn about Catalan culture, explore Catalan heritage and how it uniquely relates to the territory, and also buy tour ticket for visiting the main cultural and historical sites of the country. At the Catalan Heritage House, technology plays a fundamental role. At the Catalan Heritage House, technology plays a fundamental role. The visitor can navigate through Catalan history via tablet and interactive screens where they will find information about Catalan heritage from their origins up to modern times. This way visitors may discover previously unknown areas of Catalan culture that they now want to explore further.
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PLY Villa in Playa del Carmen is conceived as a low, elongated structure that merges with the surrounding jungle rather than dominating it. The central concept is to transform the house into an inhabitable piece of terrain, allowing the natural ground plane to rise and become a green roof. Architecture and landscape are treated as a single continuous system, enabling living spaces to extend fluidly between interior and exterior while remaining protected from the intense tropical climate.
The villa is located on a densely vegetated plot within the Riviera Maya, characterized by mature trees, filtered light and a relatively flat topography. The layout is drawn around existing trunks, creating patios and open courts that preserve native vegetation and the local ecosystem. This careful positioning maintains the natural shade structure of the site, stabilizes the microclimate and visually anchors the building to its forest context, giving the impression that the house has grown out of the terrain.
The project is composed of interlocking horizontal volumes with strategic double-height areas. These bodies slide beneath generous roof overhangs and form deep verandas that serve as climatic buffers. A key volumetric gesture is the grass-covered ramp that ascends from the garden to the roof, complemented by a sharply inclined wooden volume that cantilevers above the green surface. Together, these elements generate a dynamic silhouette and reinforce the idea of carved landscape rather than conventional built mass.
Material choices emphasize lightness and thermal performance. Smooth white envelopes frame the composition, reflecting solar radiation and creating soft, curved transitions between walls and roofs. Local stone is used as a robust base, providing thermal inertia and a tactile link to the region. Warm timber cladding defines the main cantilevered volume, while full-height glass panes open the interiors to the garden. Vertical wooden louvers and slatted fences modulate privacy and daylight, casting layered shadows that respond to the movement of the sun through the trees.
The interior organization follows a clear hierarchy: a central social spine houses living, dining and kitchen areas, all visually and physically connected to the garden through large sliding doors. Bedrooms and more private functions are distributed in lateral wings, each with direct access to terraces or patios. Circulation takes place along glazed galleries that act as transitional verandas, always maintaining visual contact with vegetation. Neutral flooring and restrained finishes allow natural light, greenery and timber ceilings to define a calm, resort-like atmosphere.
Landscape design forms the structural backbone of the project. The accessible green roof, reached by a planted ramp parallel to a sculpted stair, extends the garden onto the roof plane and functions as an elevated lookout and social platform. This vegetated surface restores permeable area, enhances biodiversity and becomes a visual continuation of the lawn below. Glass balustrades minimize visual interruption while ensuring safety, allowing the green plane to read as a continuous carpet framed by forest canopy and architectural volumes.
Sustainability is approached primarily through passive means. Building orientation, preserved trees and generous overhangs create deep shade, limiting solar gain on glazed surfaces. Cross-ventilation is promoted by operable windows on opposite façades and by open-ended galleries that behave as breezeways. The green roof improves thermal insulation, reduces heat island effect and aids in rainwater management. Local stone and regional timber reduce transportation impact and support local economies, while systems such as solar water heating further decrease operational energy demand, resulting in a climate-adapted, low-impact villa integrated with its environment.
PLY Villa in Playa del Carmen is conceived as a low, elongated structure that merges with the surrounding jungle rather than dominating it. The central concept is to transform the house into an inhabitable piece of terrain, allowing the natural ground plane to rise and become a green roof. Architecture and landscape are treated as a single continuous system, enabling living spaces to extend fluidly between interior and exterior while remaining protected from the intense tropical climate.
The villa is located on a densely vegetated plot within the Riviera Maya, characterized by mature trees, filtered light and a relatively flat topography. The layout is drawn around existing trunks, creating patios and open courts that preserve native vegetation and the local ecosystem. This careful positioning maintains the natural shade structure of the site, stabilizes the microclimate and visually anchors the building to its forest context, giving the impression that the house has grown out of the terrain.
The project is composed of interlocking horizontal volumes with strategic double-height areas. These bodies slide beneath generous roof overhangs and form deep verandas that serve as climatic buffers. A key volumetric gesture is the grass-covered ramp that ascends from the garden to the roof, complemented by a sharply inclined wooden volume that cantilevers above the green surface. Together, these elements generate a dynamic silhouette and reinforce the idea of carved landscape rather than conventional built mass.
Material choices emphasize lightness and thermal performance. Smooth white envelopes frame the composition, reflecting solar radiation and creating soft, curved transitions between walls and roofs. Local stone is used as a robust base, providing thermal inertia and a tactile link to the region. Warm timber cladding defines the main cantilevered volume, while full-height glass panes open the interiors to the garden. Vertical wooden louvers and slatted fences modulate privacy and daylight, casting layered shadows that respond to the movement of the sun through the trees.
The interior organization follows a clear hierarchy: a central social spine houses living, dining and kitchen areas, all visually and physically connected to the garden through large sliding doors. Bedrooms and more private functions are distributed in lateral wings, each with direct access to terraces or patios. Circulation takes place along glazed galleries that act as transitional verandas, always maintaining visual contact with vegetation. Neutral flooring and restrained finishes allow natural light, greenery and timber ceilings to define a calm, resort-like atmosphere.
Landscape design forms the structural backbone of the project. The accessible green roof, reached by a planted ramp parallel to a sculpted stair, extends the garden onto the roof plane and functions as an elevated lookout and social platform. This vegetated surface restores permeable area, enhances biodiversity and becomes a visual continuation of the lawn below. Glass balustrades minimize visual interruption while ensuring safety, allowing the green plane to read as a continuous carpet framed by forest canopy and architectural volumes.
Sustainability is approached primarily through passive means. Building orientation, preserved trees and generous overhangs create deep shade, limiting solar gain on glazed surfaces. Cross-ventilation is promoted by operable windows on opposite façades and by open-ended galleries that behave as breezeways. The green roof improves thermal insulation, reduces heat island effect and aids in rainwater management. Local stone and regional timber reduce transportation impact and support local economies, while systems such as solar water heating further decrease operational energy demand, resulting in a climate-adapted, low-impact villa integrated with its environment.
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San Antonio Plaza is conceived as a linear commercial hub that acts as a colorful urban façade along one of Cancún’s main access roads. The design emphasizes horizontality and movement, using a continuous canopy and a vibrant graphic band to frame retail activity while creating a recognizable landmark. The architecture operates as an urban screen, capturing attention from fast vehicular flows and transforming it into a welcoming, pedestrian-oriented experience at ground level.
The project articulates a clear contrast between a calm, white structural envelope and a dynamic, chromatic upper zone dedicated to branding and communication. This dual reading allows the building to accommodate changing tenants and campaigns while preserving a coherent architectural identity anchored in clean, contemporary lines.
The plaza is organized as a single elongated volume, protected by a cantilevered roof that projects significantly towards the avenue, emphasizing linearity and providing deep shade to the storefronts. Structural supports are minimized and expressed as slender, dark-colored columns, enhancing transparency and visual continuity across the ground floor.
The façade is resolved with large-format glazing, creating a visual dialogue between interior retail spaces and the exterior public realm. Above this transparent base, a continuous band accommodates digital or printed signage, conceived as a controlled “media façade.” A stone-clad backdrop and vegetated strip on the upper level offer a warm counterpoint to the technological character of the graphic band, rooting the building in the local material context.
The interior is organized as a sequence of flexible commercial modules aligned along a continuous circulation spine parallel to the avenue. The open structural grid allows for different tenant sizes, from large anchor stores to smaller specialty shops, ensuring long-term adaptability to evolving commercial needs.
At ground level, generous overhangs and a widened sidewalk create an intermediate climatic buffer zone functioning as a covered gallery. This semi-exterior strip encourages window-shopping, supports outdoor displays, and provides shaded waiting and meeting areas without obstructing the visual field of the storefronts.
Located between the dense green landscape of Cancún and a high-traffic roadway, the plaza mediates between natural and urban environments. The building’s low profile respects the horizontal character of the surroundings and preserves long views toward the vegetation beyond.
Landscaped parterres with palms and low shrubs structure the setback between roadway and commercial strip, softening the transition from asphalt to architecture. The curved geometry of the sidewalks and planted islands echoes the fluidity of traffic, while integrating stormwater infiltration areas into the landscape design.
The material palette combines white plastered surfaces, large glass panes, natural stone, and metallic framing. The white and neutral tones enhance daylight reflection, contributing to a bright yet controlled interior ambience. At night, the building transforms through integrated LED lighting in the signage band and warm interior illumination, turning the plaza into a luminous beacon along the avenue.
The absence of excessive façade ornamentation leaves prominence to light, graphics, and merchandise as the main protagonists. This approach enables a contemporary and adaptable aesthetic, where the architecture functions as an elegant and efficient support for commercial expression.
The project responds to Cancún’s tropical climate through passive design measures. The extended roof overhang and the recessed shopfronts reduce direct solar gain on glazing, lowering cooling demands while enhancing user comfort in the shaded exterior gallery. Clear zoning between conditioned interiors and semi-open circulation areas optimizes energy use.
Landscape elements along the road and building perimeter are designed to aid stormwater management, using permeable surfaces and planting beds to facilitate infiltration and reduce runoff. The selection of durable, low-maintenance materials such as stone cladding and aluminum framing supports longevity in a saline coastal environment, while the modular structure and flexible floor plans allow future reconfiguration without significant demolition, contributing to the plaza’s long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
San Antonio Plaza is conceived as a linear commercial hub that acts as a colorful urban façade along one of Cancún’s main access roads. The design emphasizes horizontality and movement, using a continuous canopy and a vibrant graphic band to frame retail activity while creating a recognizable landmark. The architecture operates as an urban screen, capturing attention from fast vehicular flows and transforming it into a welcoming, pedestrian-oriented experience at ground level.
The project articulates a clear contrast between a calm, white structural envelope and a dynamic, chromatic upper zone dedicated to branding and communication. This dual reading allows the building to accommodate changing tenants and campaigns while preserving a coherent architectural identity anchored in clean, contemporary lines.
The plaza is organized as a single elongated volume, protected by a cantilevered roof that projects significantly towards the avenue, emphasizing linearity and providing deep shade to the storefronts. Structural supports are minimized and expressed as slender, dark-colored columns, enhancing transparency and visual continuity across the ground floor.
The façade is resolved with large-format glazing, creating a visual dialogue between interior retail spaces and the exterior public realm. Above this transparent base, a continuous band accommodates digital or printed signage, conceived as a controlled “media façade.” A stone-clad backdrop and vegetated strip on the upper level offer a warm counterpoint to the technological character of the graphic band, rooting the building in the local material context.
The interior is organized as a sequence of flexible commercial modules aligned along a continuous circulation spine parallel to the avenue. The open structural grid allows for different tenant sizes, from large anchor stores to smaller specialty shops, ensuring long-term adaptability to evolving commercial needs.
At ground level, generous overhangs and a widened sidewalk create an intermediate climatic buffer zone functioning as a covered gallery. This semi-exterior strip encourages window-shopping, supports outdoor displays, and provides shaded waiting and meeting areas without obstructing the visual field of the storefronts.
Located between the dense green landscape of Cancún and a high-traffic roadway, the plaza mediates between natural and urban environments. The building’s low profile respects the horizontal character of the surroundings and preserves long views toward the vegetation beyond.
Landscaped parterres with palms and low shrubs structure the setback between roadway and commercial strip, softening the transition from asphalt to architecture. The curved geometry of the sidewalks and planted islands echoes the fluidity of traffic, while integrating stormwater infiltration areas into the landscape design.
The material palette combines white plastered surfaces, large glass panes, natural stone, and metallic framing. The white and neutral tones enhance daylight reflection, contributing to a bright yet controlled interior ambience. At night, the building transforms through integrated LED lighting in the signage band and warm interior illumination, turning the plaza into a luminous beacon along the avenue.
The absence of excessive façade ornamentation leaves prominence to light, graphics, and merchandise as the main protagonists. This approach enables a contemporary and adaptable aesthetic, where the architecture functions as an elegant and efficient support for commercial expression.
The project responds to Cancún’s tropical climate through passive design measures. The extended roof overhang and the recessed shopfronts reduce direct solar gain on glazing, lowering cooling demands while enhancing user comfort in the shaded exterior gallery. Clear zoning between conditioned interiors and semi-open circulation areas optimizes energy use.
Landscape elements along the road and building perimeter are designed to aid stormwater management, using permeable surfaces and planting beds to facilitate infiltration and reduce runoff. The selection of durable, low-maintenance materials such as stone cladding and aluminum framing supports longevity in a saline coastal environment, while the modular structure and flexible floor plans allow future reconfiguration without significant demolition, contributing to the plaza’s long-term environmental and economic sustainability.
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The Technomarine Store in Cancún is conceived as a compact yet immersive brand pavilion, where the world of nautical-inspired watchmaking meets a refined urban aesthetic. The interior expresses a dialogue between precision technology and coastal leisure, translating the maritime DNA of the brand into a clean, contemporary retail environment. Visual communication, product display and customer interaction are orchestrated along a central axis that immediately directs the gaze toward the illuminated brand wall and large digital screen at the back of the space.
The design prioritizes clarity and legibility: neutral planes, high contrast accents and carefully framed visual merchandising concentrate attention on the timepieces while reinforcing brand recognition. The store behaves as an elegant “showcase from within,” where every surface and reflection amplifies the product rather than competing with it.
The spatial layout is organized around a longitudinal promenade leading from the mall corridor into the heart of the store. A central bar-height consultation table with two stools operates as both a point of sale and a place for personalized product presentation. This dual-function furniture piece structures the circulation, allowing visitors to skirt around it to reach the lateral vitrines and then converge again at the rear counter.
Peripheral glass display cases along the sides create a continuous exhibition strip, encouraging exploratory movement while maintaining clear sightlines to the branding focal point. The rear wall, dominated by the logo and digital imagery, acts as a visual anchor that compresses perspective and gives depth to a relatively compact footprint.
The material palette is deliberately restrained: warm-toned wooden flooring grounds the space and introduces a subtle reference to yacht decks, while satin white wall panels and furniture provide a neutral backdrop for merchandise. High-gloss and glass surfaces on the displays deliver crisp reflections that enhance the perception of precision and craftsmanship in the watches.
Brand blue appears in the Technomarine logotype and iconography, strategically placed on counters and vertical planes to punctuate the white envelope with a fresh, aquatic accent. Black elements, such as the central table surface, stools and entrance mat, add visual weight and sophistication, framing the products and preventing light tones from feeling clinically cold.
Lighting is integrated through recessed ceiling fixtures and local accent illumination on the displays. The approach favors a uniform, glare-free ambient light enhanced by targeted spotlights that highlight key product clusters and the large digital screen, ensuring the merchandise remains the brightest element within the visual field.
Furniture is designed with minimal profiles and precise detailing, aligning with the technological character of the brand. The main consultation table uses slender metallic legs and a monolithic top, conveying structural lightness while preserving a robust presence in the center of the store. Bar stools with angular, faceted seats echo the geometry of watch cases, reinforcing the product narrative.
Display units are predominantly low, transparent vitrines that keep the horizon line open and unobstructed. This allows the large-scale brand imagery on the walls to remain visible from multiple vantage points, creating a strong graphic backdrop for the timepieces. The merchandising strategy favors clear, orderly arrangements, using modular watch stands to enable rapid reconfiguration of collections and seasonal stories.
The store is conceived as an experiential micro-flagship, relying on immersive visual content and tactile engagement with the products. The large digital panel at the rear allows dynamic storytelling about lifestyle, technical features and new releases, reducing the need for printed campaign materials and enabling rapid, low-waste updates. The overall chromatic restraint amplifies these narratives without visual noise.
Sustainability considerations are integrated primarily through lighting and material strategies. High-efficiency LED fixtures with long life cycles minimize energy consumption and maintenance, while the high reflectance of white interior surfaces reduces the number of luminaires required to achieve optimal brightness. The preference for durable, easily cleanable finishes such as glass, metal and engineered wood extends the lifespan of the fit-out, decreasing replacement frequency and associated embodied carbon. Wherever possible, loose furniture and modular displays are conceived for disassembly and reuse in future brand configurations, supporting a circular approach to retail design.
The Technomarine Store in Cancún is conceived as a compact yet immersive brand pavilion, where the world of nautical-inspired watchmaking meets a refined urban aesthetic. The interior expresses a dialogue between precision technology and coastal leisure, translating the maritime DNA of the brand into a clean, contemporary retail environment. Visual communication, product display and customer interaction are orchestrated along a central axis that immediately directs the gaze toward the illuminated brand wall and large digital screen at the back of the space.
The design prioritizes clarity and legibility: neutral planes, high contrast accents and carefully framed visual merchandising concentrate attention on the timepieces while reinforcing brand recognition. The store behaves as an elegant “showcase from within,” where every surface and reflection amplifies the product rather than competing with it.
The spatial layout is organized around a longitudinal promenade leading from the mall corridor into the heart of the store. A central bar-height consultation table with two stools operates as both a point of sale and a place for personalized product presentation. This dual-function furniture piece structures the circulation, allowing visitors to skirt around it to reach the lateral vitrines and then converge again at the rear counter.
Peripheral glass display cases along the sides create a continuous exhibition strip, encouraging exploratory movement while maintaining clear sightlines to the branding focal point. The rear wall, dominated by the logo and digital imagery, acts as a visual anchor that compresses perspective and gives depth to a relatively compact footprint.
The material palette is deliberately restrained: warm-toned wooden flooring grounds the space and introduces a subtle reference to yacht decks, while satin white wall panels and furniture provide a neutral backdrop for merchandise. High-gloss and glass surfaces on the displays deliver crisp reflections that enhance the perception of precision and craftsmanship in the watches.
Brand blue appears in the Technomarine logotype and iconography, strategically placed on counters and vertical planes to punctuate the white envelope with a fresh, aquatic accent. Black elements, such as the central table surface, stools and entrance mat, add visual weight and sophistication, framing the products and preventing light tones from feeling clinically cold.
Lighting is integrated through recessed ceiling fixtures and local accent illumination on the displays. The approach favors a uniform, glare-free ambient light enhanced by targeted spotlights that highlight key product clusters and the large digital screen, ensuring the merchandise remains the brightest element within the visual field.
Furniture is designed with minimal profiles and precise detailing, aligning with the technological character of the brand. The main consultation table uses slender metallic legs and a monolithic top, conveying structural lightness while preserving a robust presence in the center of the store. Bar stools with angular, faceted seats echo the geometry of watch cases, reinforcing the product narrative.
Display units are predominantly low, transparent vitrines that keep the horizon line open and unobstructed. This allows the large-scale brand imagery on the walls to remain visible from multiple vantage points, creating a strong graphic backdrop for the timepieces. The merchandising strategy favors clear, orderly arrangements, using modular watch stands to enable rapid reconfiguration of collections and seasonal stories.
The store is conceived as an experiential micro-flagship, relying on immersive visual content and tactile engagement with the products. The large digital panel at the rear allows dynamic storytelling about lifestyle, technical features and new releases, reducing the need for printed campaign materials and enabling rapid, low-waste updates. The overall chromatic restraint amplifies these narratives without visual noise.
Sustainability considerations are integrated primarily through lighting and material strategies. High-efficiency LED fixtures with long life cycles minimize energy consumption and maintenance, while the high reflectance of white interior surfaces reduces the number of luminaires required to achieve optimal brightness. The preference for durable, easily cleanable finishes such as glass, metal and engineered wood extends the lifespan of the fit-out, decreasing replacement frequency and associated embodied carbon. Wherever possible, loose furniture and modular displays are conceived for disassembly and reuse in future brand configurations, supporting a circular approach to retail design.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Awards: Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category 2016 - 2017 - Puerto Cancún - Cancún. México.
Inspiration: The Design Concept is inspired by the aerodynamic lines and elegance of VanDutch yachts and the natural elements of the Caribbean, with the main objective as Recreational, Sports Integration spaces with Social Activities within the views of the canal and the golf course, inspired by boat and marina lifestyle.
Van Dutch Yachts: Design Concept The elegance and aerodynamic lines of the Van Dutch yachts were the main source of inspiration for the design concept of the complex, focusing on the main views of the surrounding environment.
Digital Design: Latest BIM technology: This project was developed using the latest BIM technology for digital project design. The working methodology is completely three-dimensional because it does not create drawings, but rather creates intelligent digital models of the design. These models also contain a constructive database capable of generating any kind of digital information depending on the project phase in such a way that advancing the development of a project is equivalent to advancing the level of detail of the model. The information generated through a BIM work system is reliable, visual and of the best quality, since all the elements are connected to the same model. This system allows you to create a stunning 3D visual model of the project through each of its execution phases.
Production, Realization Technology: Design was developed entirely with BIM (Building Information Modeling) Technology. From the design phase, documentation and fabrication. iPhone/iPad A360 cloud 3D model was always on site for better people understanding about construction phases, from steel structure, MEP, and aluminum clading facade.
Solar Geometry Analysis The site contained an existing metallic structure; a single-level showroom that was surveyed and digitalized into a 3D model. With the help of Autodesk Revit, a preliminary volumetric study was conducted to analyze the solar geometry to determine the bioclimatic response of the future sports facility.
Conceptual Design The site, the existing building and the future installations were now reflected in a 3D model environment. Conceptual design sketches were drawn on the volumetric images in digital sketch on iPad with Autodesk Sketchbook Pro software. Later we proceeded to elaborate the 3D model and the solution of the integral project in BIM in Autodesk Revit.
Immersive Visualization Photorealistic renders were created with Autodesk 3Dsmax using the same BIM model, with the objective of visualizing the project in the form of digital images and creating more realistic worksheets. The same model was transferred to a specialized video game software, UnReal Engine, to immerse the client in a virtual reality experience using 3D Oculus goggles, allowing a complete understanding of the project before being built.
Documentation The technical information and documentation of the executive project was created entirely in BIM in Autodesk Revit, allowing a more thorough understanding of the project and a better coordination of each worksheet as the real-time representation of the 3D BIM model. Because the information continues to develop during the process of design and the level of detail required increases, it allows information to be more efficient and easy to coordinate when different disciplines share the same 3D model.
Digital Fabrication The production of the aluminum panel facades is based on the 3D model, generating its digital display in the industrial design software Rhinoceros 3D. This allows the panels to be created piece by piece, cut using CNC cutting machinery, then labeled numerically to facilitate a perfect assembly. Likewise, the entire metal structure was manufactured in a workshop and then assembled on-site.
On-Site Building Coordination Autodesk a360, a cloud-based software, allowed the visualization and coordination of the digital BIM model, containing all the construction information. This model, with all its layers of architecture, installations and structure, was always available on-site using an iPad and/or an iPhone, which allowed for better communication with each contractor and a more thorough understanding of the project through each phase. Being able to isolate each piece of work in context and see it in 3D through a digital medium, allowed for a successful execution.
Social Infrastructure and Public Space The Van Dutch Recreation Center will provide Cancun with a new social infrastructure facility, promoting the use of public, sporting and recreational space.
Recreational and sporting integration:
Conceived as a new space to bring people together with the goal of integrating society. Van Dutch features the following- Sports spaces Green roof and elevated square Outdoor recreation and exhibition spaces Terrace and pier with canal view Themed restaurants Landscape integration
The project offers a unique and contemporary avant-garde design developed with the latest technologies. Accessibility and Pedestrian Circulation Conceived for its accessibility and designed for all the public, the pedestrian use creates city and welcomes the user from the outside. Conversion of Previous Spaces (Use-Cycling) Sustainability is promoted by recycling the use of previous spaces, generating an intelligent conversion of construction, and adapting and adding new elements to the architectural program.
Commercial (Conversion of Prior Building) Sports Recreational Services Social Integration Retail (Yacht Showroom)
Awards: Bronze A' Design Award Winner in Architecture, Building and Structure Design Category 2016 - 2017 - Puerto Cancún - Cancún. México.
Inspiration: The Design Concept is inspired by the aerodynamic lines and elegance of VanDutch yachts and the natural elements of the Caribbean, with the main objective as Recreational, Sports Integration spaces with Social Activities within the views of the canal and the golf course, inspired by boat and marina lifestyle.
Van Dutch Yachts: Design Concept The elegance and aerodynamic lines of the Van Dutch yachts were the main source of inspiration for the design concept of the complex, focusing on the main views of the surrounding environment.
Digital Design: Latest BIM technology: This project was developed using the latest BIM technology for digital project design. The working methodology is completely three-dimensional because it does not create drawings, but rather creates intelligent digital models of the design. These models also contain a constructive database capable of generating any kind of digital information depending on the project phase in such a way that advancing the development of a project is equivalent to advancing the level of detail of the model. The information generated through a BIM work system is reliable, visual and of the best quality, since all the elements are connected to the same model. This system allows you to create a stunning 3D visual model of the project through each of its execution phases.
Production, Realization Technology: Design was developed entirely with BIM (Building Information Modeling) Technology. From the design phase, documentation and fabrication. iPhone/iPad A360 cloud 3D model was always on site for better people understanding about construction phases, from steel structure, MEP, and aluminum clading facade.
Solar Geometry Analysis The site contained an existing metallic structure; a single-level showroom that was surveyed and digitalized into a 3D model. With the help of Autodesk Revit, a preliminary volumetric study was conducted to analyze the solar geometry to determine the bioclimatic response of the future sports facility.
Conceptual Design The site, the existing building and the future installations were now reflected in a 3D model environment. Conceptual design sketches were drawn on the volumetric images in digital sketch on iPad with Autodesk Sketchbook Pro software. Later we proceeded to elaborate the 3D model and the solution of the integral project in BIM in Autodesk Revit.
Immersive Visualization Photorealistic renders were created with Autodesk 3Dsmax using the same BIM model, with the objective of visualizing the project in the form of digital images and creating more realistic worksheets. The same model was transferred to a specialized video game software, UnReal Engine, to immerse the client in a virtual reality experience using 3D Oculus goggles, allowing a complete understanding of the project before being built.
Documentation The technical information and documentation of the executive project was created entirely in BIM in Autodesk Revit, allowing a more thorough understanding of the project and a better coordination of each worksheet as the real-time representation of the 3D BIM model. Because the information continues to develop during the process of design and the level of detail required increases, it allows information to be more efficient and easy to coordinate when different disciplines share the same 3D model.
Digital Fabrication The production of the aluminum panel facades is based on the 3D model, generating its digital display in the industrial design software Rhinoceros 3D. This allows the panels to be created piece by piece, cut using CNC cutting machinery, then labeled numerically to facilitate a perfect assembly. Likewise, the entire metal structure was manufactured in a workshop and then assembled on-site.
On-Site Building Coordination Autodesk a360, a cloud-based software, allowed the visualization and coordination of the digital BIM model, containing all the construction information. This model, with all its layers of architecture, installations and structure, was always available on-site using an iPad and/or an iPhone, which allowed for better communication with each contractor and a more thorough understanding of the project through each phase. Being able to isolate each piece of work in context and see it in 3D through a digital medium, allowed for a successful execution.
Social Infrastructure and Public Space The Van Dutch Recreation Center will provide Cancun with a new social infrastructure facility, promoting the use of public, sporting and recreational space.
Recreational and sporting integration:
Conceived as a new space to bring people together with the goal of integrating society. Van Dutch features the following- Sports spaces Green roof and elevated square Outdoor recreation and exhibition spaces Terrace and pier with canal view Themed restaurants Landscape integration
The project offers a unique and contemporary avant-garde design developed with the latest technologies. Accessibility and Pedestrian Circulation Conceived for its accessibility and designed for all the public, the pedestrian use creates city and welcomes the user from the outside. Conversion of Previous Spaces (Use-Cycling) Sustainability is promoted by recycling the use of previous spaces, generating an intelligent conversion of construction, and adapting and adding new elements to the architectural program.
Commercial (Conversion of Prior Building) Sports Recreational Services Social Integration Retail (Yacht Showroom)
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Conceptual Design: Natural Environment Integration. Small 1,000 sq. ft green house, built only with the needed space, set at the back of a 19,375 sq. ft property. This home is self-conscious of its natural environment and blends with its surroundings through its green roof. During the conceptual phase of the project, a debate about the controversy that architects have to stand out on every project arose, finally opting for a house concept that would become totally immersed on its natural environment, hidden by its surroundings. The house is situated at the back of the property for privacy purposes, placed on an area where no trees existed, transforming the daily coming and going to the house on a pleasant and relaxing walkway.
Open and Flexible Space. The house is designed as an open and flexible loft style space, based on the premise of organizing the different spaces in such a way that they can be visually connected to the exterior landscape. Its architectural program consists of a basic house program, optimizing mono-spacing and using just a small area of the property. Being self-conscious and using only the needed living space in harmony with the surrounding environment and its preservation is a way of optimizing resources and a sustainable way of living.
Bioclimatic Design: Energy Efficient Concept. The design is conceived through strict climate criteria, covering the comfort needs with the less possible energy consumption; this is achieved through a passive solar design that optimize natural renewable energy, energy used to generate comfort by means of sustainable design.
Green-Roofed House: Natural Thermal Insulation. Besides replacing the green space used for construction, the green roof helps retain dust and pollutants, improve the climate by reducing the “Heat Island” effect and conforming an excellent interior thermal insulation, providing more comfort to the user.
Sustainable Design: Smallest Footprint Possible. Passive Solar Design: How sunlight affects the facades was also taken into account into the design, using eaves and louvers for the windows, avoiding solar heat gain and saving energy.
Natural Cross Ventilation: Windows are designed facing each other and oriented to the prevailing winds, naturally refreshing the spaces without the use of air conditioning on a very hot climate.
Evaporative Cooling: Air temperature lowers as it passes through the evaporating water of the humid green roof just before entering through the window.
Solar Protection: The shadows generated by the “Perene” leaf trees are used to avoid solar west radiation. 26 to 33 ft tall trees of abundant foliage.
Reducing the “Heat Island” Effect: A green roof reduces heat absorption as far as 84%, relieving the urban “Heat Island” effect.
Natural Illumination: The house has big openings to optimize natural illumination, providing excellent daylight and reducing energy consumption.
Preserving Existing Vegetation: The house is integrated to the site preserving the existing trees to take advantage of the natural shadows they generate, being more ecologically conscious.
Waste Treatment: An ecological waste treatment is integrated to the design, using a biodigestor that converts 90% of treated water into an irrigation channel.
Compost: Compost is integrated to transform organic kitchen waste, dry leaves and mowed grass into usable soil for garden use.
Hurricane-proof Design: The house is designed 5 ft above the street level to prevent flooding and the closing mechanism of all windows is made of steel, preventing projectile risk during hurricanes.
Energy Saving . Energy Consumption: All the electric appliances and the low consumption light bulbs were carefully selected. The average monthly energy consumption is of 260 pesos, about 19 American dollars.
Conceptual Design: Natural Environment Integration. Small 1,000 sq. ft green house, built only with the needed space, set at the back of a 19,375 sq. ft property. This home is self-conscious of its natural environment and blends with its surroundings through its green roof. During the conceptual phase of the project, a debate about the controversy that architects have to stand out on every project arose, finally opting for a house concept that would become totally immersed on its natural environment, hidden by its surroundings. The house is situated at the back of the property for privacy purposes, placed on an area where no trees existed, transforming the daily coming and going to the house on a pleasant and relaxing walkway.
Open and Flexible Space. The house is designed as an open and flexible loft style space, based on the premise of organizing the different spaces in such a way that they can be visually connected to the exterior landscape. Its architectural program consists of a basic house program, optimizing mono-spacing and using just a small area of the property. Being self-conscious and using only the needed living space in harmony with the surrounding environment and its preservation is a way of optimizing resources and a sustainable way of living.
Bioclimatic Design: Energy Efficient Concept. The design is conceived through strict climate criteria, covering the comfort needs with the less possible energy consumption; this is achieved through a passive solar design that optimize natural renewable energy, energy used to generate comfort by means of sustainable design.
Green-Roofed House: Natural Thermal Insulation. Besides replacing the green space used for construction, the green roof helps retain dust and pollutants, improve the climate by reducing the “Heat Island” effect and conforming an excellent interior thermal insulation, providing more comfort to the user.
Sustainable Design: Smallest Footprint Possible. Passive Solar Design: How sunlight affects the facades was also taken into account into the design, using eaves and louvers for the windows, avoiding solar heat gain and saving energy.
Natural Cross Ventilation: Windows are designed facing each other and oriented to the prevailing winds, naturally refreshing the spaces without the use of air conditioning on a very hot climate.
Evaporative Cooling: Air temperature lowers as it passes through the evaporating water of the humid green roof just before entering through the window.
Solar Protection: The shadows generated by the “Perene” leaf trees are used to avoid solar west radiation. 26 to 33 ft tall trees of abundant foliage.
Reducing the “Heat Island” Effect: A green roof reduces heat absorption as far as 84%, relieving the urban “Heat Island” effect.
Natural Illumination: The house has big openings to optimize natural illumination, providing excellent daylight and reducing energy consumption.
Preserving Existing Vegetation: The house is integrated to the site preserving the existing trees to take advantage of the natural shadows they generate, being more ecologically conscious.
Waste Treatment: An ecological waste treatment is integrated to the design, using a biodigestor that converts 90% of treated water into an irrigation channel.
Compost: Compost is integrated to transform organic kitchen waste, dry leaves and mowed grass into usable soil for garden use.
Hurricane-proof Design: The house is designed 5 ft above the street level to prevent flooding and the closing mechanism of all windows is made of steel, preventing projectile risk during hurricanes.
Energy Saving . Energy Consumption: All the electric appliances and the low consumption light bulbs were carefully selected. The average monthly energy consumption is of 260 pesos, about 19 American dollars.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Bloomish is conceived as a sensorial retail experience that merges wellness, color and tropical vibrancy within a compact linear layout. The concept translates the freshness of skincare and beauty products into an immersive interior, where floating elements, dynamic lighting and chromatic accents guide the visitor from entrance to checkout. The store functions as an urban oasis in Playa del Carmen, framing the pedestrian flow of Quinta Avenida and drawing users inside through transparency, depth and a strong central axis.
The design balances a clean, almost clinical display language with playful volumes and textures. Neutral shells and continuous cabinetry create visual calm, while vivid cubes, ceiling petals and graphic panels introduce the brand’s youthful identity. The result is a space that feels both professional and approachable, encouraging exploration and extended dwell time.
The store is organized as a double-loaded gallery with a central promenade. Long lateral counters host the main product ranges, ensuring continuous visibility and easy accessibility. High-capacity drawers below and transparent shelving above optimize vertical storage, maintaining a clutter-free merchandising plane at eye level.
At the center, a sequence of colorful cubic displays works as both sculptural focal point and flexible island for seasonal or promotional items. This spine subtly narrows and widens the path, regulating speed and creating moments of pause without obstructing circulation. The cash desk and digital screen are located at the back wall, using perspective to pull customers through the entire depth of the space.
Material selection emphasizes warmth, hygiene and durability. The floor combines a light wood finish in the main path with neutral inserts that zone key areas. Continuous timber cabinetry with horizontal grain brings a natural, spa-like character, contrasting with the smooth white corian-style countertops and wall claddings that communicate cleanliness and precision.
The color palette is intentionally restrained in the envelope to highlight the merchandise and the brand’s chromatic interventions. Translucent cubes with multicolored circular patterns, vivid graphic bands and suspended pink elements add energy and visual rhythm. These saturated accents float over a base of whites, beiges and light woods, ensuring that color is perceived as fresh rather than overwhelming.
Lighting strategy combines focused retail illumination with experiential effects. Linear tracks with adjustable spotlights provide uniform, high-CRI lighting over product shelves, guaranteeing accurate color rendition of cosmetics and packaging. Integrated LED strips within displays emphasize vertical surfaces, enhancing product legibility and creating a sense of depth.
The ceiling incorporates sculpted recesses and organic cut-outs that host indirect lighting, softening contrasts and visually lifting the height of the space. The interplay between bright task lighting at the perimeter and a slightly warmer ambient tone at the center generates a welcoming, intimate atmosphere appropriate for personal care and testing.
Sustainability is addressed through both material choice and operational efficiency. Timber elements are envisaged from certified or locally sourced species, reducing transport impact and rooting the project in the Yucatán context. The predominance of durable finishes, modular shelving and replaceable panels extends the lifecycle of the fit-out, minimizing waste during future rebranding or layout adjustments.
The lighting system relies on LED technology with dimmable drivers and zoning controls, reducing energy consumption in response to natural light entering from the storefront. High reflectance surfaces amplify this daylight, allowing lower artificial lighting levels during daytime. Where possible, low-VOC paints and finishes are prioritized to maintain healthy indoor air quality, aligning the built environment with the wellness values expressed by the Bloomish brand.
Bloomish is conceived as a sensorial retail experience that merges wellness, color and tropical vibrancy within a compact linear layout. The concept translates the freshness of skincare and beauty products into an immersive interior, where floating elements, dynamic lighting and chromatic accents guide the visitor from entrance to checkout. The store functions as an urban oasis in Playa del Carmen, framing the pedestrian flow of Quinta Avenida and drawing users inside through transparency, depth and a strong central axis.
The design balances a clean, almost clinical display language with playful volumes and textures. Neutral shells and continuous cabinetry create visual calm, while vivid cubes, ceiling petals and graphic panels introduce the brand’s youthful identity. The result is a space that feels both professional and approachable, encouraging exploration and extended dwell time.
The store is organized as a double-loaded gallery with a central promenade. Long lateral counters host the main product ranges, ensuring continuous visibility and easy accessibility. High-capacity drawers below and transparent shelving above optimize vertical storage, maintaining a clutter-free merchandising plane at eye level.
At the center, a sequence of colorful cubic displays works as both sculptural focal point and flexible island for seasonal or promotional items. This spine subtly narrows and widens the path, regulating speed and creating moments of pause without obstructing circulation. The cash desk and digital screen are located at the back wall, using perspective to pull customers through the entire depth of the space.
Material selection emphasizes warmth, hygiene and durability. The floor combines a light wood finish in the main path with neutral inserts that zone key areas. Continuous timber cabinetry with horizontal grain brings a natural, spa-like character, contrasting with the smooth white corian-style countertops and wall claddings that communicate cleanliness and precision.
The color palette is intentionally restrained in the envelope to highlight the merchandise and the brand’s chromatic interventions. Translucent cubes with multicolored circular patterns, vivid graphic bands and suspended pink elements add energy and visual rhythm. These saturated accents float over a base of whites, beiges and light woods, ensuring that color is perceived as fresh rather than overwhelming.
Lighting strategy combines focused retail illumination with experiential effects. Linear tracks with adjustable spotlights provide uniform, high-CRI lighting over product shelves, guaranteeing accurate color rendition of cosmetics and packaging. Integrated LED strips within displays emphasize vertical surfaces, enhancing product legibility and creating a sense of depth.
The ceiling incorporates sculpted recesses and organic cut-outs that host indirect lighting, softening contrasts and visually lifting the height of the space. The interplay between bright task lighting at the perimeter and a slightly warmer ambient tone at the center generates a welcoming, intimate atmosphere appropriate for personal care and testing.
Sustainability is addressed through both material choice and operational efficiency. Timber elements are envisaged from certified or locally sourced species, reducing transport impact and rooting the project in the Yucatán context. The predominance of durable finishes, modular shelving and replaceable panels extends the lifecycle of the fit-out, minimizing waste during future rebranding or layout adjustments.
The lighting system relies on LED technology with dimmable drivers and zoning controls, reducing energy consumption in response to natural light entering from the storefront. High reflectance surfaces amplify this daylight, allowing lower artificial lighting levels during daytime. Where possible, low-VOC paints and finishes are prioritized to maintain healthy indoor air quality, aligning the built environment with the wellness values expressed by the Bloomish brand.
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From the creators of The Best Medical Spa, the concept of the airport Wellness Center was born; easily accessible, located inside the Madrid International Airport, developed on a single level and divided among three main areas: Public Area: Refreshment Table, Refrigerators, Boutique, Counter and Information Semi-Public Area: Hair Salon, Make-up Salon, Beauty Salon and Massages
Madrid Airport T4 / T4S. Spain, Madrid - Design Concept: Tranquility and Well-being Based on the experience and knowledge of Sha Wellness Clinic, recognized as the Best International Medical Spa, Esenza by SHA aims to bring health and well-being to those who aim to make this their lifestyle.
Private Area: Massage and Nursing Room: The objective of this project is to create a bubble of tranquility within the chaos and bustle of the airport and to provide the passenger with a comfortable space and an image of avant-garde innovation, while simultaneously transmitting a sense of tranquility and security; a place where you can trust the facilities, equipment and highly qualified personnel.
Materials Used: Warmth and Luminosity Uniform materials and soft colors were used to amplify the calm interior which create unity and amplitude in the space. Fabric finishes and wooden floors were used for a warm feel.
The public areas are more illuminated and blend in with the surrounding airport. The other areas where quietude and relaxation are required, offer more darkness and intimacy. This was achieved by using indirect light in more tranquil areas and more direct light spots in the public areas.
Subtle lighting was used to convey a sense of peace and tranquility, accompanied by seating areas with light colored material to provide comfort.
Digital Manufacturing: Latest BIM Technology: The team of architects was able to design the facade using parametric digital experimentation techniques, in which the structural supports and the white Aluminum Composite Panels are resolved by means of a 3D model. All the different pieces of assembly are extracted, as if it were a puzzle.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
SPAIN
1. Esenza MAD.T4
2. Esenza MAD.T4S
From the creators of The Best Medical Spa, the concept of the airport Wellness Center was born; easily accessible, located inside the Madrid International Airport, developed on a single level and divided among three main areas: Public Area: Refreshment Table, Refrigerators, Boutique, Counter and Information Semi-Public Area: Hair Salon, Make-up Salon, Beauty Salon and Massages
Madrid Airport T4 / T4S. Spain, Madrid - Design Concept: Tranquility and Well-being Based on the experience and knowledge of Sha Wellness Clinic, recognized as the Best International Medical Spa, Esenza by SHA aims to bring health and well-being to those who aim to make this their lifestyle.
Private Area: Massage and Nursing Room: The objective of this project is to create a bubble of tranquility within the chaos and bustle of the airport and to provide the passenger with a comfortable space and an image of avant-garde innovation, while simultaneously transmitting a sense of tranquility and security; a place where you can trust the facilities, equipment and highly qualified personnel.
Materials Used: Warmth and Luminosity Uniform materials and soft colors were used to amplify the calm interior which create unity and amplitude in the space. Fabric finishes and wooden floors were used for a warm feel.
The public areas are more illuminated and blend in with the surrounding airport. The other areas where quietude and relaxation are required, offer more darkness and intimacy. This was achieved by using indirect light in more tranquil areas and more direct light spots in the public areas.
Subtle lighting was used to convey a sense of peace and tranquility, accompanied by seating areas with light colored material to provide comfort.
Digital Manufacturing: Latest BIM Technology: The team of architects was able to design the facade using parametric digital experimentation techniques, in which the structural supports and the white Aluminum Composite Panels are resolved by means of a 3D model. All the different pieces of assembly are extracted, as if it were a puzzle.
LIST OF PROJECTS EXPERIENCE
Designed, Executed and/or Built Projects
SPAIN
1. Esenza MAD.T4
2. Esenza MAD.T4S
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The design concept is based in the functional pyramid scheme. The formal idea of the building is based on the functional concept of integration of the levels with the general management shape at the middle level between the two. Being north facade, this body management is proposed as a floating glass box. The blind skin facing west and the large overhangs are to prevent direct sunlight inland from the other directions. The Scheme of the company is a "pyramid" with the area of product storage and distribution infrastructure as a base, followed by the management and administration of the company and at the top of the pyramid of the hierarchy of the steering.
Hierarchical space distribution. Corporate building of three companies, "Sunglass Island", "Watch My Watch" and "Nexus Center". The surface of 3,976 sqm on 113'375 sqm developed on 3 levels with a hierarchical front apparently floating cube housing management offices. The ground floor is occupied by the storage area of products for 3 companies and has platforms for loading and unloading. The first floor has the company offices and on the second floor are the "Watch My Watch" and "Nexus offices. "The front of the building has a glass volume, "Floating Cube" in the middle level between the first and second floor. The exterior of the building has parking for 190 cars.
The "Floating Cube" is facing north and therefore avoid direct sunlight and only receives incoming diffuse daylight. Large overhangs provide shade to all windows while allowing sunlight into the interior. Artificial light low power LED gives a more dramatic effect at night.
Functional analysis according to the organizational chart. Considering this analysis, we develop a project in which the function of the building scheme reflect and solve spaces according to the scheme of the business group.
Energy Conservation and Resource Utilization. The building is designed and conceived through the weather, meeting the needs of comfort with minimum energy expenditure. This is accomplished through a passive solar design that takes advantage of renewable natural energy to achieve greater comfort with respect for the environment through sustainable design.
• Optimal Design: Workspaces and Recreation.
• Natural lighting: Windows are designed to capture natural light to provide optimal daytime lighting and electricity costs are reduced.
• Sunlighting protection: The sunlight is considered for the design of facades, covering frilly, eaves or window louvers type elements, to avoid heat gain and energy savings in air conditioning.
• Directive functionality: The scheme function of this project is based on the policy side is located at an intermediate level between the two companies to better management.
• Open spaces: Very large spaces are created in the work areas to have a free organization of spaces and cubicles, thus providing a better workplace.
• Warehouses and workshops: The building has a large storage area and workshops located on the ground floor with optimal access and logistics.
• Surveillance and Security: The corporate has a restricted access to protect it from the outside, the entrance is guarded 24 hours a day to control entry and exit, also has a closed loop system.
• Employees dining: Having a place to eat in peace and rest your food is important, spacious, well lit and with all the necessary services eaters.
• Parking: It has a large area around the building with green areas and ample parking inside.
The design concept is based in the functional pyramid scheme. The formal idea of the building is based on the functional concept of integration of the levels with the general management shape at the middle level between the two. Being north facade, this body management is proposed as a floating glass box. The blind skin facing west and the large overhangs are to prevent direct sunlight inland from the other directions. The Scheme of the company is a "pyramid" with the area of product storage and distribution infrastructure as a base, followed by the management and administration of the company and at the top of the pyramid of the hierarchy of the steering.
Hierarchical space distribution. Corporate building of three companies, "Sunglass Island", "Watch My Watch" and "Nexus Center". The surface of 3,976 sqm on 113'375 sqm developed on 3 levels with a hierarchical front apparently floating cube housing management offices. The ground floor is occupied by the storage area of products for 3 companies and has platforms for loading and unloading. The first floor has the company offices and on the second floor are the "Watch My Watch" and "Nexus offices. "The front of the building has a glass volume, "Floating Cube" in the middle level between the first and second floor. The exterior of the building has parking for 190 cars.
The "Floating Cube" is facing north and therefore avoid direct sunlight and only receives incoming diffuse daylight. Large overhangs provide shade to all windows while allowing sunlight into the interior. Artificial light low power LED gives a more dramatic effect at night.
Functional analysis according to the organizational chart. Considering this analysis, we develop a project in which the function of the building scheme reflect and solve spaces according to the scheme of the business group.
Energy Conservation and Resource Utilization. The building is designed and conceived through the weather, meeting the needs of comfort with minimum energy expenditure. This is accomplished through a passive solar design that takes advantage of renewable natural energy to achieve greater comfort with respect for the environment through sustainable design.
• Optimal Design: Workspaces and Recreation.
• Natural lighting: Windows are designed to capture natural light to provide optimal daytime lighting and electricity costs are reduced.
• Sunlighting protection: The sunlight is considered for the design of facades, covering frilly, eaves or window louvers type elements, to avoid heat gain and energy savings in air conditioning.
• Directive functionality: The scheme function of this project is based on the policy side is located at an intermediate level between the two companies to better management.
• Open spaces: Very large spaces are created in the work areas to have a free organization of spaces and cubicles, thus providing a better workplace.
• Warehouses and workshops: The building has a large storage area and workshops located on the ground floor with optimal access and logistics.
• Surveillance and Security: The corporate has a restricted access to protect it from the outside, the entrance is guarded 24 hours a day to control entry and exit, also has a closed loop system.
• Employees dining: Having a place to eat in peace and rest your food is important, spacious, well lit and with all the necessary services eaters.
• Parking: It has a large area around the building with green areas and ample parking inside.
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Perfect Vision is a Laser Ophthalmology Institute dedicated to advanced treatments with the latest technology equipment. The entrusted objective for his remodeling was being able to transmit across the design, the confidence and safety with technology and vanguard to the clients who come to the clinic. To offer an innovation and perfection image and at the same time to offer safety and tranquility. To transmit the sensation of cleanliness we use futuristic lines, pure white colors with subtle blue lighting to bring peace and calm, accompanied by a comfortable waiting area with seating in various shades of relaxing tones.
Concept Design and Remodeling Purpose To entrust in the individual health is a fear that every person must confront in certain moment and to feel the tranquility of being in the right hands for any clinical procedure is a real relief. - Cancún, México. sanzpont [arquitectura]
The concept of design was generated from the inside to the outside, it was to create a spaceship interior environment, with the last generation technology, where across the glass transparency it could watch the different procedures that are realized by the suitable machines and the highly qualified staff. Those areas are defined by windows that delimit every space, complemented with images designed specifically for every zone, as wallpapers to give this galactic sensation of being inside a spaceship.
The exterior remodeling should reflect what happens on the inside, so a new aluminum skin façade was made with a futuristic aspect, inspired on an aerospace design. A white unfolded envelope was made to create the façade silhouette that complement itself with a graphical ocular image and a several white aluminum panels which are sensitive to the wind movement, generating soft waves inspired by Ned Khan work, with his invention of Kinetic Façades.
For the development of the project, we entrusted in the last generation BIM methodology (Building Information Modeling) and Digital Fabrication, where every piece was modeled in 3D with his information, measures and materials in Autodesk Revit, to be digitally made through a Computer Numerical Control in different materials like wood, aluminum and PVC, to be assembled in the correct place. The use of the technology was the solution to realize with perfection and exigency every element.
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles, USA : Bronze Medal - Interior Renovation Design : Perfect Vision, Cancún (2015)
• A’ Design Awards, Milán, Italy : Bronze Medal - Certificate of Excellence in World Interior Design & Exhibition Spaces : Perfect Vision (2015)
INTERNATIONAL ARCHITECTURE AWARDS
• IDA Design Awards, Los Angeles, USA : Bronze Medal - Interior Renovation Design : Perfect Vision, Cancún (2015)
• A’ Design Awards, Milán, Italy : Bronze Medal - Certificate of Excellence in World Interior Design & Exhibition Spaces : Perfect Vision (2015)
Perfect Vision is a Laser Ophthalmology Institute dedicated to advanced treatments with the latest technology equipment. The entrusted objective for his remodeling was being able to transmit across the design, the confidence and safety with technology and vanguard to the clients who come to the clinic. To offer an innovation and perfection image and at the same time to offer safety and tranquility. To transmit the sensation of cleanliness we use futuristic lines, pure white colors with subtle blue lighting to bring peace and calm, accompanied by a comfortable waiting area with seating in various shades of relaxing tones.
Concept Design and Remodeling Purpose To entrust in the individual health is a fear that every person must confront in certain moment and to feel the tranquility of being in the right hands for any clinical procedure is a real relief. - Cancún, México. sanzpont [arquitectura]
The concept of design was generated from the inside to the outside, it was to create a spaceship interior environment, with the last generation technology, where across the glass transparency it could watch the different procedures that are realized by the suitable machines and the highly qualified staff. Those areas are defined by windows that delimit every space, complemented with images designed specifically for every zone, as wallpapers to give this galactic sensation of being inside a spaceship.
The exterior remodeling should reflect what happens on the inside, so a new aluminum skin façade was made with a futuristic aspect, inspired on an aerospace design. A white unfolded envelope was made to create the façade silhouette that complement itself with a graphical ocular image and a several white aluminum panels which are sensitive to the wind movement, generating soft waves inspired by Ned Khan work, with his invention of Kinetic Façades.
For the development of the project, we entrusted in the last generation BIM methodology (Building Information Modeling) and Digital Fabrication, where every piece was modeled in 3D with his information, measures and materials in Autodesk Revit, to be digitally made through a Computer Numerical Control in different materials like wood, aluminum and PVC, to be assembled in the correct place. The use of the technology was the solution to realize with perfection and exigency every element.
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The architectural concept for SJD Airport T1 is conceived as a fluid coastal landscape, translating the motion of sea waves and desert dunes into an iconic terminal façade. The envelope acts as a continuous ribbon that rises, folds, and descends, framing the main entrance and creating a memorable urban gateway for Los Cabos. This gesture synthesizes infrastructure performance with a strong territorial image, positioning the terminal as both transportation hub and regional landmark.
The building’s geometry is based on sweeping, parametric curves that generate a lightweight, transparent shell. This shell mediates between the intense exterior climate and the controlled interior environment, while allowing travelers to experience the sky, light, and vegetation that characterize the Baja California peninsula. The result is a contemporary, expressive architecture that remains rooted in its natural and cultural context.
The main volume is defined by an undulating steel space frame that spans large distances with minimal vertical supports, ensuring uncluttered circulation zones beneath. This structural grid supports a mixed envelope of high-performance glazing and opaque insulated panels, organized in ribbons that reinforce the sense of horizontal movement along the terminal front.
The glazed surfaces form a continuous skylight vault over the forecourt, transforming the drop-off area into a semi-interior plaza. The curvature of the shell is carefully calibrated to channel wind loads and optimize solar exposure, while its double curvature expresses structural efficiency and dynamism. The primary arches frame the access portal and create a monumental canopy that is legible from the approach road and the airfield.
The landside approach is designed as a gradual transition from desert landscape to shaded oasis. Native rocks, low-water groundcovers, and sculptural cacti anchor the arrival sequence, while palm trees punctuate the perspective and dialogue with the vertical rhythm of the structure. Planting is arranged in layered bands that echo the façade’s flowing lines.
At the terminal entrance, a protected garden court is integrated beneath the largest structural loop. This microclimate, combining dense vegetation and water-efficient planting, creates a visual focal point and immediate sense of place for passengers. At night, integrated linear lighting amplifies the façade’s curvature, turning the structure into a luminous wave that orients visitors and enhances security.
Although the images focus on the exterior, the envelope is conceived to define a bright, legible interior. The large glazed vault filters daylight deep into the check-in and arrivals halls, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and supporting intuitive wayfinding. The main circulation axes run parallel to the façade, benefiting from long visual corridors that connect landside, security filters, and gates.
Interior finishes are envisioned as a restrained palette of light-toned surfaces, polished concrete or stone flooring, and warm accents in wood or textured panels, all reflecting natural light and emphasizing clarity. The structural rhythm and façade ribs are expressed internally as guiding lines, orienting movement while integrating signage, lighting, and mechanical systems in a coherent architectural language.
The project addresses Los Cabos’ intense sun and heat through a combination of passive and active strategies. The curved canopy creates extensive shaded zones over the forecourt and primary façades, significantly reducing solar gains on transparent areas. High-performance glazing with selective coatings, combined with external overhangs and frit patterns, ensures ample daylight with controlled glare and optimized thermal comfort.
The landscape strategy prioritizes native and adaptive species, minimizing irrigation needs and promoting biodiversity. Permeable surfaces and planted swales are integrated along the access roads to manage stormwater on site. The structural shell is conceived to support photovoltaic panels on selected opaque segments, enabling on-site renewable energy generation and offsetting a portion of the terminal’s electrical demand. Together, these measures transform the terminal from a purely functional infrastructure into a responsible, climate-conscious landmark.
The architectural concept for SJD Airport T1 is conceived as a fluid coastal landscape, translating the motion of sea waves and desert dunes into an iconic terminal façade. The envelope acts as a continuous ribbon that rises, folds, and descends, framing the main entrance and creating a memorable urban gateway for Los Cabos. This gesture synthesizes infrastructure performance with a strong territorial image, positioning the terminal as both transportation hub and regional landmark.
The building’s geometry is based on sweeping, parametric curves that generate a lightweight, transparent shell. This shell mediates between the intense exterior climate and the controlled interior environment, while allowing travelers to experience the sky, light, and vegetation that characterize the Baja California peninsula. The result is a contemporary, expressive architecture that remains rooted in its natural and cultural context.
The main volume is defined by an undulating steel space frame that spans large distances with minimal vertical supports, ensuring uncluttered circulation zones beneath. This structural grid supports a mixed envelope of high-performance glazing and opaque insulated panels, organized in ribbons that reinforce the sense of horizontal movement along the terminal front.
The glazed surfaces form a continuous skylight vault over the forecourt, transforming the drop-off area into a semi-interior plaza. The curvature of the shell is carefully calibrated to channel wind loads and optimize solar exposure, while its double curvature expresses structural efficiency and dynamism. The primary arches frame the access portal and create a monumental canopy that is legible from the approach road and the airfield.
The landside approach is designed as a gradual transition from desert landscape to shaded oasis. Native rocks, low-water groundcovers, and sculptural cacti anchor the arrival sequence, while palm trees punctuate the perspective and dialogue with the vertical rhythm of the structure. Planting is arranged in layered bands that echo the façade’s flowing lines.
At the terminal entrance, a protected garden court is integrated beneath the largest structural loop. This microclimate, combining dense vegetation and water-efficient planting, creates a visual focal point and immediate sense of place for passengers. At night, integrated linear lighting amplifies the façade’s curvature, turning the structure into a luminous wave that orients visitors and enhances security.
Although the images focus on the exterior, the envelope is conceived to define a bright, legible interior. The large glazed vault filters daylight deep into the check-in and arrivals halls, reducing reliance on artificial lighting and supporting intuitive wayfinding. The main circulation axes run parallel to the façade, benefiting from long visual corridors that connect landside, security filters, and gates.
Interior finishes are envisioned as a restrained palette of light-toned surfaces, polished concrete or stone flooring, and warm accents in wood or textured panels, all reflecting natural light and emphasizing clarity. The structural rhythm and façade ribs are expressed internally as guiding lines, orienting movement while integrating signage, lighting, and mechanical systems in a coherent architectural language.
The project addresses Los Cabos’ intense sun and heat through a combination of passive and active strategies. The curved canopy creates extensive shaded zones over the forecourt and primary façades, significantly reducing solar gains on transparent areas. High-performance glazing with selective coatings, combined with external overhangs and frit patterns, ensures ample daylight with controlled glare and optimized thermal comfort.
The landscape strategy prioritizes native and adaptive species, minimizing irrigation needs and promoting biodiversity. Permeable surfaces and planted swales are integrated along the access roads to manage stormwater on site. The structural shell is conceived to support photovoltaic panels on selected opaque segments, enabling on-site renewable energy generation and offsetting a portion of the terminal’s electrical demand. Together, these measures transform the terminal from a purely functional infrastructure into a responsible, climate-conscious landmark.
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SKI Sector in Gurgaon is conceived as a contemporary mid-rise residential ensemble resting on an active commercial plinth. The architectural intention is to create a vertical neighborhood that merges urban vibrancy at ground level with calm, light-filled homes above. Curved facade lines and slender tower proportions soften the massing, ensuring the complex reads as a fluid, unified composition rather than a series of isolated blocks.
The design language is deliberately clean and minimal, using a restrained palette of light tones and linear elements to highlight volume, shadow, and rhythm. The towers frame a sequence of semi-urban courtyards and pedestrian passages, enabling residents to transition gradually from the public commercial realm to semi-public plazas and private residential zones.
The project is organized as a set of parallel towers rising from a continuous podium, establishing a strong urban edge along the street while opening internal vistas between the buildings. Verticality is emphasized through uninterrupted facade planes, recessed balcony bands, and corner glazing, giving the towers a slim, elegant profile against the skyline.
Gently undulating balcony fronts generate a wave-like pattern, animating the facade and breaking down the scale of the elevation. This rhythmic movement allows each tower to maintain an individual identity while remaining part of a coherent architectural family. Subtle step-backs at higher levels reduce visual bulk and improve access to daylight and views.
The envelope combines light-colored cladding with dark linear accents, producing a high-contrast yet refined aesthetic. Smooth, off-white panels form the primary surface, reflecting Gurgaon’s strong sunlight and moderating heat gain, while darker horizontal bands define balcony slabs and slab edges, reinforcing the building’s stratification.
Continuous glass balustrades and corner glazing panels enhance transparency, visually extending the living spaces outward. The wavy balcony fronts are expressed as thin, layered ribbons, providing both shading and a dynamic shadow play throughout the day. Integrated planter boxes at selected levels soften the vertical surfaces with greenery, subtly blurring the boundary between architecture and landscape.
The ground plane is activated by a continuous line of high-street retail, creating an animated frontage along the main access road. Generous canopies and soffits form sheltered walkways, protecting pedestrians from sun and rain while visually linking the various commercial units into a single urban arcade.
Double-height entrance zones and recessed lobbies mark the transition from public retail to residential circulation. Paving patterns, street furniture, and carefully positioned trees organize the pedestrian realm, guiding movement and encouraging lingering. The podium acts as a social condenser, offering everyday amenities at doorstep distance and contributing to a safer, lively streetscape.
Between the towers, landscaped courts and semi-covered plazas provide communal gathering areas that balance privacy with openness. These spaces are designed as extensions of the residential environment, featuring seating niches, soft planting, and shaded walkways that encourage informal interaction among residents.
Vertical landscaping on balconies and at podium edges complements ground-level planting, creating visual continuity from street to skyline. The arrangement of towers ensures view corridors to the surrounding cityscape while maintaining adequate buffer zones, resulting in a comfortable density that supports community life without overcrowding.
Sustainability in SKI Sector is approached through passive design, efficient building envelopes, and landscape-driven microclimate control. The light-toned facade reduces solar absorption, while the projecting balconies and wave-shaped ribbons act as horizontal brise-soleil, shading glass surfaces and reducing cooling demand. Deep overhangs at the commercial level further limit heat gain and glare for the shops and pedestrian areas.
Cross-ventilation is promoted through linear floor plates and strategically placed openings, enabling natural airflow across apartments and shared corridors. Integrated planters and tree-lined walkways help mitigate urban heat island effects and improve air quality. Space for potential rooftop solar installations and provisions for water-efficient landscaping and rainwater management support a holistic, future-ready sustainability framework aligned with the project’s tagline of “reinvented designs as new ideas for the future.”
SKI Sector in Gurgaon is conceived as a contemporary mid-rise residential ensemble resting on an active commercial plinth. The architectural intention is to create a vertical neighborhood that merges urban vibrancy at ground level with calm, light-filled homes above. Curved facade lines and slender tower proportions soften the massing, ensuring the complex reads as a fluid, unified composition rather than a series of isolated blocks.
The design language is deliberately clean and minimal, using a restrained palette of light tones and linear elements to highlight volume, shadow, and rhythm. The towers frame a sequence of semi-urban courtyards and pedestrian passages, enabling residents to transition gradually from the public commercial realm to semi-public plazas and private residential zones.
The project is organized as a set of parallel towers rising from a continuous podium, establishing a strong urban edge along the street while opening internal vistas between the buildings. Verticality is emphasized through uninterrupted facade planes, recessed balcony bands, and corner glazing, giving the towers a slim, elegant profile against the skyline.
Gently undulating balcony fronts generate a wave-like pattern, animating the facade and breaking down the scale of the elevation. This rhythmic movement allows each tower to maintain an individual identity while remaining part of a coherent architectural family. Subtle step-backs at higher levels reduce visual bulk and improve access to daylight and views.
The envelope combines light-colored cladding with dark linear accents, producing a high-contrast yet refined aesthetic. Smooth, off-white panels form the primary surface, reflecting Gurgaon’s strong sunlight and moderating heat gain, while darker horizontal bands define balcony slabs and slab edges, reinforcing the building’s stratification.
Continuous glass balustrades and corner glazing panels enhance transparency, visually extending the living spaces outward. The wavy balcony fronts are expressed as thin, layered ribbons, providing both shading and a dynamic shadow play throughout the day. Integrated planter boxes at selected levels soften the vertical surfaces with greenery, subtly blurring the boundary between architecture and landscape.
The ground plane is activated by a continuous line of high-street retail, creating an animated frontage along the main access road. Generous canopies and soffits form sheltered walkways, protecting pedestrians from sun and rain while visually linking the various commercial units into a single urban arcade.
Double-height entrance zones and recessed lobbies mark the transition from public retail to residential circulation. Paving patterns, street furniture, and carefully positioned trees organize the pedestrian realm, guiding movement and encouraging lingering. The podium acts as a social condenser, offering everyday amenities at doorstep distance and contributing to a safer, lively streetscape.
Between the towers, landscaped courts and semi-covered plazas provide communal gathering areas that balance privacy with openness. These spaces are designed as extensions of the residential environment, featuring seating niches, soft planting, and shaded walkways that encourage informal interaction among residents.
Vertical landscaping on balconies and at podium edges complements ground-level planting, creating visual continuity from street to skyline. The arrangement of towers ensures view corridors to the surrounding cityscape while maintaining adequate buffer zones, resulting in a comfortable density that supports community life without overcrowding.
Sustainability in SKI Sector is approached through passive design, efficient building envelopes, and landscape-driven microclimate control. The light-toned facade reduces solar absorption, while the projecting balconies and wave-shaped ribbons act as horizontal brise-soleil, shading glass surfaces and reducing cooling demand. Deep overhangs at the commercial level further limit heat gain and glare for the shops and pedestrian areas.
Cross-ventilation is promoted through linear floor plates and strategically placed openings, enabling natural airflow across apartments and shared corridors. Integrated planters and tree-lined walkways help mitigate urban heat island effects and improve air quality. Space for potential rooftop solar installations and provisions for water-efficient landscaping and rainwater management support a holistic, future-ready sustainability framework aligned with the project’s tagline of “reinvented designs as new ideas for the future.”
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The United Airlines CTO space in Santa Fe is conceived as a three-dimensional translation of the airline experience, bringing the language of aircraft cabins and jetways into a compact commercial front. The design emphasizes dynamism, clarity of orientation, and a sense of technological precision, reflecting the identity of an international carrier while responding to the high-traffic context of a corporate and retail hub.
The envelope is treated as a continuous fuselage-like shell that folds from ceiling to façade and frames the check-in counters in a single gesture. This sculpted geometry guides the eye from the public corridor into the service area, reinforcing a narrative of movement, boarding, and connection. The overall image projects efficiency and reliability, while remaining approachable and human-scaled.
The plan is organized as a linear sequence parallel to the storefront, optimizing visibility and user flow. A generous front zone behind the glass façade acts as a transition foyer, allowing users to read information, queue comfortably, or wait, without obstructing circulation in the mall.
The check-in line is set back slightly from the glass, creating a clear queueing corridor that intuitively orients passengers toward the service desks. Counters are modular and rhythmically repeated, allowing flexible staffing levels and easy reconfiguration. Peripheral niches integrate seating, informal work surfaces, and secondary services, making efficient use of the narrow depth of the unit.
The dominant volumetric element is a folded canopy that originates at the storefront and extends deep into the space. Its sharp, faceted geometry recalls the aerodynamic profiles of an aircraft wing, while also concealing technical systems such as air conditioning, cabling, and indirect lighting.
Recessed linear LED strips and perimeter cove lighting wash the ceiling planes, emphasizing the broken, angular forms and producing a floating effect over the counters. Accent blue lighting introduces a subtle chromatic gradient that reinforces brand recognition and contributes to a calm, travel-oriented atmosphere. Downlights over the work surfaces ensure optimal visual comfort and task illumination, reducing glare on screens and documents.
The material palette combines high-performance laminates, back-painted glass, and metal finishes in a controlled range of whites, grays, and blues. This restrained composition produces a clean, technical aesthetic aligned with aeronautical engineering and contemporary corporate architecture.
Blue wall panels with subtle graphic patterns form a continuous backdrop for the counters, integrating the airline’s visual identity without resorting to excessive signage. White and light gray surfaces maximize light diffusion and maintain visual clarity, while a contrasting yellow vertical plane at the side introduces a single, vivid accent that anchors the entrance and aids wayfinding. Upholstered seating elements and a small timber side table introduce tactile warmth within the otherwise sleek environment.
The counters are designed as hybrid analog-digital stations, with integrated monitors and equipment concealed within minimalist volumes to avoid visual clutter. The height and depth of the worktops are calibrated for ergonomic interaction between staff and passengers, facilitating document handling, device placement, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
Wall-mounted screens behind the counters act as both branding devices and dynamic information carriers, capable of displaying destinations, promotions, or operational messages. This layered information strategy ensures that essential content is legible from the corridor as well as from within the space, enhancing communication and operational flexibility.
Sustainability is approached through efficient systems, durable materials, and adaptable design. LED lighting throughout the project minimizes energy consumption and maintenance, while the indirect lighting strategy reduces the number of fixtures required to achieve uniform illumination. The bright, reflective interior surfaces contribute to higher light efficacy, allowing lower installed wattage.
Materials are selected for longevity and ease of cleaning in a high-traffic commercial environment, reducing replacement cycles and associated environmental impact. Modular counter components and demountable wall panels enable future reconfiguration, extending the service life of the fit-out and minimizing construction waste. The fully glazed façade optimizes visual connection and relies on the mall’s existing climate control, reducing the need for extensive additional HVAC equipment within the unit.
The United Airlines CTO space in Santa Fe is conceived as a three-dimensional translation of the airline experience, bringing the language of aircraft cabins and jetways into a compact commercial front. The design emphasizes dynamism, clarity of orientation, and a sense of technological precision, reflecting the identity of an international carrier while responding to the high-traffic context of a corporate and retail hub.
The envelope is treated as a continuous fuselage-like shell that folds from ceiling to façade and frames the check-in counters in a single gesture. This sculpted geometry guides the eye from the public corridor into the service area, reinforcing a narrative of movement, boarding, and connection. The overall image projects efficiency and reliability, while remaining approachable and human-scaled.
The plan is organized as a linear sequence parallel to the storefront, optimizing visibility and user flow. A generous front zone behind the glass façade acts as a transition foyer, allowing users to read information, queue comfortably, or wait, without obstructing circulation in the mall.
The check-in line is set back slightly from the glass, creating a clear queueing corridor that intuitively orients passengers toward the service desks. Counters are modular and rhythmically repeated, allowing flexible staffing levels and easy reconfiguration. Peripheral niches integrate seating, informal work surfaces, and secondary services, making efficient use of the narrow depth of the unit.
The dominant volumetric element is a folded canopy that originates at the storefront and extends deep into the space. Its sharp, faceted geometry recalls the aerodynamic profiles of an aircraft wing, while also concealing technical systems such as air conditioning, cabling, and indirect lighting.
Recessed linear LED strips and perimeter cove lighting wash the ceiling planes, emphasizing the broken, angular forms and producing a floating effect over the counters. Accent blue lighting introduces a subtle chromatic gradient that reinforces brand recognition and contributes to a calm, travel-oriented atmosphere. Downlights over the work surfaces ensure optimal visual comfort and task illumination, reducing glare on screens and documents.
The material palette combines high-performance laminates, back-painted glass, and metal finishes in a controlled range of whites, grays, and blues. This restrained composition produces a clean, technical aesthetic aligned with aeronautical engineering and contemporary corporate architecture.
Blue wall panels with subtle graphic patterns form a continuous backdrop for the counters, integrating the airline’s visual identity without resorting to excessive signage. White and light gray surfaces maximize light diffusion and maintain visual clarity, while a contrasting yellow vertical plane at the side introduces a single, vivid accent that anchors the entrance and aids wayfinding. Upholstered seating elements and a small timber side table introduce tactile warmth within the otherwise sleek environment.
The counters are designed as hybrid analog-digital stations, with integrated monitors and equipment concealed within minimalist volumes to avoid visual clutter. The height and depth of the worktops are calibrated for ergonomic interaction between staff and passengers, facilitating document handling, device placement, and accessibility for people with reduced mobility.
Wall-mounted screens behind the counters act as both branding devices and dynamic information carriers, capable of displaying destinations, promotions, or operational messages. This layered information strategy ensures that essential content is legible from the corridor as well as from within the space, enhancing communication and operational flexibility.
Sustainability is approached through efficient systems, durable materials, and adaptable design. LED lighting throughout the project minimizes energy consumption and maintenance, while the indirect lighting strategy reduces the number of fixtures required to achieve uniform illumination. The bright, reflective interior surfaces contribute to higher light efficacy, allowing lower installed wattage.
Materials are selected for longevity and ease of cleaning in a high-traffic commercial environment, reducing replacement cycles and associated environmental impact. Modular counter components and demountable wall panels enable future reconfiguration, extending the service life of the fit-out and minimizing construction waste. The fully glazed façade optimizes visual connection and relies on the mall’s existing climate control, reducing the need for extensive additional HVAC equipment within the unit.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Cancún Center is conceived as a sculptural civic landmark that translates the fluidity of the Caribbean coastline into an iconic conference and events infrastructure. The building mass is modeled as a stratified geological formation, where overlapping shells and terraces evoke cliffs carved by wind and water. This organic volumetry softens the scale of a large convention complex and creates a dynamic silhouette that shifts throughout the day with the movement of the sun.
The architectural language blends resort-like informality with the rigor of high-performance event spaces. Exterior forms are intentionally faceted and folded to modulate light, shade and views, while framing generous public plazas that welcome both international visitors and local communities. The overall composition reinforces Cancún’s identity as a global destination, projecting an image of innovation, culture and hospitality.
The center is positioned as a hinge between the urban fabric and the surrounding landscape, with a forecourt that extends the public realm into the building. Palm-lined promenades guide visitors from drop-off zones to shaded plazas, integrating soft landscaping, water features and native planting to mediate the transition from street to lobby. The porous ground floor opens visually to the exterior, encouraging permeability and informal gathering.
Vehicular circulation is clearly separated from pedestrian flows, ensuring efficient access for large events while preserving a calm, resort-like pedestrian experience. Outdoor terraces and balconies at upper levels orient toward prevailing breezes and key vistas, allowing breakout activities to spill outside and reinforcing the connection to the Caribbean environment.
The envelope is articulated through layered, sloping planes of metal cladding combined with warmer timber-like surfaces. These contrasting materials emphasize the reading of the building as a sequence of geological strata, with metallic facets reflecting the sky and timber volumes grounding the composition. Select volumes are carved back to form deep overhangs, providing shade and creating generous canopies at the main entrances.
Vertical rhythm is introduced by slender structural elements and façade fins that regulate solar gain while adding texture to the building skin. At night, integrated LED lighting animates the outer shell, allowing the center to function as an urban beacon whose color and intensity can be tuned to different events, reinforcing its identity as a dynamic cultural platform.
Internally, the plan is organized around a clear circulation spine that links main lobbies, exhibition halls and conference rooms. This spine operates as an interior boulevard, designed to absorb large visitor flows while maintaining intuitive wayfinding and visual continuity. Flexibility is a primary driver: divisible halls, operable partitions and modular seating systems allow rapid reconfiguration from conventions and trade fairs to concerts and gala events.
Key public spaces are characterized by expressive ceiling geometries and integrated lighting, translating the exterior’s dynamism into the interior. Feature walls composed of vertical fins, sweeping lines and contrasting colors guide movement and create memorable nodes for orientation and social interaction. The interior palette combines light neutrals with warm wood finishes and accent lighting, producing a contemporary yet welcoming ambiance.
Natural light is carefully orchestrated through clerestories and controlled openings, bringing daylight into lobbies and circulation areas while maintaining blackout capability in performance and exhibition spaces. Indirect LED lighting systems with adjustable color temperature respond to different event typologies, enhancing atmosphere and supporting audiovisual requirements.
Acoustic performance is addressed through suspended ceiling baffles, perforated wall panels and sound-absorbing finishes integrated into the aesthetic language. These elements ensure clarity for speech, music and multimedia presentations while containing noise transmission between adjacent halls. Generous volumes, controlled reverberation and effective air distribution contribute to overall user comfort and event quality.
Sustainability is embedded through passive and active design strategies optimized for Cancún’s tropical climate. The building form, with its deep overhangs and faceted façades, reduces direct solar exposure and mitigates heat gain. High-performance glazing, ventilated façade systems and selective use of locally available materials lower the building’s environmental footprint and operational energy demand.
Landscaping employs native and drought-tolerant species, minimizing irrigation needs while enhancing biodiversity and microclimate comfort. Shaded outdoor areas, natural cross-ventilation in semi-open spaces and the potential integration of rainwater harvesting support resource efficiency. Provisions for efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting and building management controls complete a holistic approach that balances iconic architecture with responsible, long-term performance.
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Cancún Center is conceived as a sculptural civic landmark that translates the fluidity of the Caribbean coastline into an iconic conference and events infrastructure. The building mass is modeled as a stratified geological formation, where overlapping shells and terraces evoke cliffs carved by wind and water. This organic volumetry softens the scale of a large convention complex and creates a dynamic silhouette that shifts throughout the day with the movement of the sun.
The architectural language blends resort-like informality with the rigor of high-performance event spaces. Exterior forms are intentionally faceted and folded to modulate light, shade and views, while framing generous public plazas that welcome both international visitors and local communities. The overall composition reinforces Cancún’s identity as a global destination, projecting an image of innovation, culture and hospitality.
The center is positioned as a hinge between the urban fabric and the surrounding landscape, with a forecourt that extends the public realm into the building. Palm-lined promenades guide visitors from drop-off zones to shaded plazas, integrating soft landscaping, water features and native planting to mediate the transition from street to lobby. The porous ground floor opens visually to the exterior, encouraging permeability and informal gathering.
Vehicular circulation is clearly separated from pedestrian flows, ensuring efficient access for large events while preserving a calm, resort-like pedestrian experience. Outdoor terraces and balconies at upper levels orient toward prevailing breezes and key vistas, allowing breakout activities to spill outside and reinforcing the connection to the Caribbean environment.
The envelope is articulated through layered, sloping planes of metal cladding combined with warmer timber-like surfaces. These contrasting materials emphasize the reading of the building as a sequence of geological strata, with metallic facets reflecting the sky and timber volumes grounding the composition. Select volumes are carved back to form deep overhangs, providing shade and creating generous canopies at the main entrances.
Vertical rhythm is introduced by slender structural elements and façade fins that regulate solar gain while adding texture to the building skin. At night, integrated LED lighting animates the outer shell, allowing the center to function as an urban beacon whose color and intensity can be tuned to different events, reinforcing its identity as a dynamic cultural platform.
Internally, the plan is organized around a clear circulation spine that links main lobbies, exhibition halls and conference rooms. This spine operates as an interior boulevard, designed to absorb large visitor flows while maintaining intuitive wayfinding and visual continuity. Flexibility is a primary driver: divisible halls, operable partitions and modular seating systems allow rapid reconfiguration from conventions and trade fairs to concerts and gala events.
Key public spaces are characterized by expressive ceiling geometries and integrated lighting, translating the exterior’s dynamism into the interior. Feature walls composed of vertical fins, sweeping lines and contrasting colors guide movement and create memorable nodes for orientation and social interaction. The interior palette combines light neutrals with warm wood finishes and accent lighting, producing a contemporary yet welcoming ambiance.
Natural light is carefully orchestrated through clerestories and controlled openings, bringing daylight into lobbies and circulation areas while maintaining blackout capability in performance and exhibition spaces. Indirect LED lighting systems with adjustable color temperature respond to different event typologies, enhancing atmosphere and supporting audiovisual requirements.
Acoustic performance is addressed through suspended ceiling baffles, perforated wall panels and sound-absorbing finishes integrated into the aesthetic language. These elements ensure clarity for speech, music and multimedia presentations while containing noise transmission between adjacent halls. Generous volumes, controlled reverberation and effective air distribution contribute to overall user comfort and event quality.
Sustainability is embedded through passive and active design strategies optimized for Cancún’s tropical climate. The building form, with its deep overhangs and faceted façades, reduces direct solar exposure and mitigates heat gain. High-performance glazing, ventilated façade systems and selective use of locally available materials lower the building’s environmental footprint and operational energy demand.
Landscaping employs native and drought-tolerant species, minimizing irrigation needs while enhancing biodiversity and microclimate comfort. Shaded outdoor areas, natural cross-ventilation in semi-open spaces and the potential integration of rainwater harvesting support resource efficiency. Provisions for efficient HVAC systems, LED lighting and building management controls complete a holistic approach that balances iconic architecture with responsible, long-term performance.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
sanzpont [arquitectura] has recently won 1st Place in an International Private Competition to design a unique concept in residential development at the Riviera Maya surrounded by the Golf Course at Grand Coral. The challenge was to create a housing model to harmonize with the actual development of Grand Coral, but turning out as a new product in a set of 500m2 lots fronting the golf course, with contemporary design, adapted to the site and it´s natural context, which maximize the main views and to create an attractive and unique concept for the vacation home market.
Bioclimatic Design. The project takes Sustainability and Bioclimatic Design into account for the main design concept. The study of climate, weather comfort charts, geometry solar study and prevailing winds direction, suggest the use of sun protection, cross ventilation, passive solar design and main bioclimatic design strategy for maximum thermal comfort by natural means.
Concept / Architectural Scheme. The main idea is based on designing an opened home to the outside, as if it were a yacht concept, with a consecutive series of terraces, displacing the upper volume of the rooms backwards to generate views and outdoor areas to enjoy free and living together at different levels.
Main floor opens at the middle to locate the pool area creating an open courtyard living together among all surrounding areas: living room, kitchen and TV room.
Sustainable Design. All spaces are designed with natural cross ventilation. All covers are used as green roofs landscaped terraces resulting in a natural insulation and recovers rainwater for use in irrigation.
sanzpont [arquitectura] has recently won 1st Place in an International Private Competition to design a unique concept in residential development at the Riviera Maya surrounded by the Golf Course at Grand Coral. The challenge was to create a housing model to harmonize with the actual development of Grand Coral, but turning out as a new product in a set of 500m2 lots fronting the golf course, with contemporary design, adapted to the site and it´s natural context, which maximize the main views and to create an attractive and unique concept for the vacation home market.
Bioclimatic Design. The project takes Sustainability and Bioclimatic Design into account for the main design concept. The study of climate, weather comfort charts, geometry solar study and prevailing winds direction, suggest the use of sun protection, cross ventilation, passive solar design and main bioclimatic design strategy for maximum thermal comfort by natural means.
Concept / Architectural Scheme. The main idea is based on designing an opened home to the outside, as if it were a yacht concept, with a consecutive series of terraces, displacing the upper volume of the rooms backwards to generate views and outdoor areas to enjoy free and living together at different levels.
Main floor opens at the middle to locate the pool area creating an open courtyard living together among all surrounding areas: living room, kitchen and TV room.
Sustainable Design. All spaces are designed with natural cross ventilation. All covers are used as green roofs landscaped terraces resulting in a natural insulation and recovers rainwater for use in irrigation.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The VIP lounges for GAP Airports in SJD, TIJ and GDL redefine the waiting experience as a fluid, contemporary interior landscape. The concept is inspired by the dynamics of air travel: continuous flow, soft transitions and a perception of time that becomes more relaxed and diffuse. Organic geometries, perforated partitions and circular ceiling features evoke movement and lightness, while warm tones and tactile materials counterbalance the technological character of the airport environment.
The design establishes a recognizable brand language across different locations, using recurring elements such as sculpted reception desks, backlit feature walls and circular luminaires. These components create a cohesive identity that passengers can intuitively associate with comfort, privacy and premium service, regardless of the specific terminal.
The spatial organization is based on a clear sequence from public to private. The reception zone acts as a transitional filter between the hectic concourse and the controlled atmosphere of the lounge. Behind this threshold, the layout fragments into multiple seating typologies: individual workstations, informal lounge clusters, semi-private relaxation zones and dining areas.
Curved partitions, changes in flooring texture and variations in ceiling height subtly guide circulation while avoiding rigid corridors. Visual permeability is maintained through perforated screens and low furniture, allowing staff supervision and intuitive orientation, yet providing enough enclosure for guests to feel protected from the main concourse. Service areas such as buffet lines, bars and coffee stations are positioned centrally to reduce staff travel distances and to activate the social heart of each lounge.
The material palette combines warm woods, high-gloss solid surfaces and perforated composite panels. Timber cladding on walls and columns brings a sense of hospitality and continuity, while the white, sculpted reception counters and partitions add a precise, almost aerodynamic character reminiscent of aircraft interiors. The perforated panels create depth and texture, becoming a unifying skin that wraps walls and occasionally integrates lighting.
The chromatic strategy relies on a base of neutral grays and whites, enriched by copper and burgundy tones on accent walls. Strategic pops of orange in seating pieces and controlled LED color washes introduce energy without overwhelming the space. Upholstery choices balance durability with comfort, using easy-to-clean, fire-rated textiles and leathers suitable for intensive airport use.
Lighting design is central to the project’s identity. Large circular ceiling coves with integrated RGB LEDs generate a soft, indirect glow that can be tuned to different color temperatures throughout the day. These luminous rings visually anchor seating areas and reinforce the theme of movement and concentric trajectories associated with flight paths.
Task lighting is discreetly integrated into coves and furniture edges, avoiding glare and preserving a calm ambiance. Accent lighting highlights the reception desk, bar fronts and the vertical garden wall, creating focal points that help organize the visual field. The overall result is an interior that feels simultaneously high-tech and relaxing, where lighting becomes both functional infrastructure and key aesthetic element.
Furniture selection supports a wide range of passenger needs, from short business stops to longer layovers. Ergonomic lounge chairs with integrated footrests occupy quieter corners, while modular sofas and armchairs create flexible groupings in the main hall. Dining tables and bar-height counters respond to users who wish to work or eat while remaining connected to the activity of the lounge.
Curved millwork elements define coffee bars and self-service areas, facilitating efficient circulation during peak hours. Integrated power outlets and data connections are discreetly embedded into tables and partitions, allowing users to work without visible clutter of cables. Acoustical comfort is enhanced through soft finishes, carpets and the strategic placement of furniture to break sound propagation.
Sustainable criteria are incorporated through material selection, efficient systems and biophilic elements. High-durability, low-maintenance finishes reduce the need for replacement and minimize lifecycle impacts, while low-VOC paints and adhesives contribute to better indoor air quality. LED lighting with dimming and zoning significantly reduces energy consumption compared to conventional airport interiors.
The introduction of a green wall and abundant planters not only improves acoustics and visual comfort but also establishes a connection with nature in an otherwise highly artificial environment. Controlled natural light, where available, is balanced with shading and indirect artificial illumination to reduce glare and thermal gain. Together, these measures create a lounge environment that prioritizes passenger well-being while aligning with contemporary sustainability standards for commercial interiors.
The VIP lounges for GAP Airports in SJD, TIJ and GDL redefine the waiting experience as a fluid, contemporary interior landscape. The concept is inspired by the dynamics of air travel: continuous flow, soft transitions and a perception of time that becomes more relaxed and diffuse. Organic geometries, perforated partitions and circular ceiling features evoke movement and lightness, while warm tones and tactile materials counterbalance the technological character of the airport environment.
The design establishes a recognizable brand language across different locations, using recurring elements such as sculpted reception desks, backlit feature walls and circular luminaires. These components create a cohesive identity that passengers can intuitively associate with comfort, privacy and premium service, regardless of the specific terminal.
The spatial organization is based on a clear sequence from public to private. The reception zone acts as a transitional filter between the hectic concourse and the controlled atmosphere of the lounge. Behind this threshold, the layout fragments into multiple seating typologies: individual workstations, informal lounge clusters, semi-private relaxation zones and dining areas.
Curved partitions, changes in flooring texture and variations in ceiling height subtly guide circulation while avoiding rigid corridors. Visual permeability is maintained through perforated screens and low furniture, allowing staff supervision and intuitive orientation, yet providing enough enclosure for guests to feel protected from the main concourse. Service areas such as buffet lines, bars and coffee stations are positioned centrally to reduce staff travel distances and to activate the social heart of each lounge.
The material palette combines warm woods, high-gloss solid surfaces and perforated composite panels. Timber cladding on walls and columns brings a sense of hospitality and continuity, while the white, sculpted reception counters and partitions add a precise, almost aerodynamic character reminiscent of aircraft interiors. The perforated panels create depth and texture, becoming a unifying skin that wraps walls and occasionally integrates lighting.
The chromatic strategy relies on a base of neutral grays and whites, enriched by copper and burgundy tones on accent walls. Strategic pops of orange in seating pieces and controlled LED color washes introduce energy without overwhelming the space. Upholstery choices balance durability with comfort, using easy-to-clean, fire-rated textiles and leathers suitable for intensive airport use.
Lighting design is central to the project’s identity. Large circular ceiling coves with integrated RGB LEDs generate a soft, indirect glow that can be tuned to different color temperatures throughout the day. These luminous rings visually anchor seating areas and reinforce the theme of movement and concentric trajectories associated with flight paths.
Task lighting is discreetly integrated into coves and furniture edges, avoiding glare and preserving a calm ambiance. Accent lighting highlights the reception desk, bar fronts and the vertical garden wall, creating focal points that help organize the visual field. The overall result is an interior that feels simultaneously high-tech and relaxing, where lighting becomes both functional infrastructure and key aesthetic element.
Furniture selection supports a wide range of passenger needs, from short business stops to longer layovers. Ergonomic lounge chairs with integrated footrests occupy quieter corners, while modular sofas and armchairs create flexible groupings in the main hall. Dining tables and bar-height counters respond to users who wish to work or eat while remaining connected to the activity of the lounge.
Curved millwork elements define coffee bars and self-service areas, facilitating efficient circulation during peak hours. Integrated power outlets and data connections are discreetly embedded into tables and partitions, allowing users to work without visible clutter of cables. Acoustical comfort is enhanced through soft finishes, carpets and the strategic placement of furniture to break sound propagation.
Sustainable criteria are incorporated through material selection, efficient systems and biophilic elements. High-durability, low-maintenance finishes reduce the need for replacement and minimize lifecycle impacts, while low-VOC paints and adhesives contribute to better indoor air quality. LED lighting with dimming and zoning significantly reduces energy consumption compared to conventional airport interiors.
The introduction of a green wall and abundant planters not only improves acoustics and visual comfort but also establishes a connection with nature in an otherwise highly artificial environment. Controlled natural light, where available, is balanced with shading and indirect artificial illumination to reduce glare and thermal gain. Together, these measures create a lounge environment that prioritizes passenger well-being while aligning with contemporary sustainability standards for commercial interiors.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
The Ocean Dental clinic in Cancún is conceived as an immersive spatial metaphor of the sea, translating waves, currents and transparency into built form. The design uses continuous flowing lines to guide users from the street into the treatment areas, evoking a calm and fluid journey that counteracts the anxiety often associated with healthcare environments. The architecture aims to merge branding, spatial orientation, and emotional comfort into one coherent, ocean-inspired narrative.
The overall composition is based on the repetition and deformation of horizontal bands that behave like abstracted wave fronts. These bands shape the façade, define ceilings and walls, and visually connect circulation spaces, creating a strong identity that is instantly recognizable from the public realm.
The main façade is a fully glazed plane behind a field of slender horizontal fins that undulate across the entire front. These white linear elements act simultaneously as sun-screening louvers, visual filters and a dynamic graphic layer that communicates movement and depth. The louvers thicken and compress near the stair area, subtly announcing the vertical circulation behind the glass and drawing the eye inward.
Transparency is carefully calibrated: the public can visually access the lobby while interior users are protected from direct street exposure. The Ocean Dental logo and signage are integrated into the glazing and fin system, reinforcing brand visibility without adding clutter to the composition.
Upon entry, visitors encounter a double-height reception space dominated by a sculptural wave wall in deep blue tones, traversed by illuminated curvilinear lines. This element anchors the interior and visually continues the façade language, creating a sense of continuity between outside and inside. Indirect LED lighting traces the curves, producing a tranquil, aquatic glow that defines the clinic’s atmosphere.
The reception desk, with its soft, carved geometry in white and light wood, recalls a boat hull resting on the shore. Seating areas are organized to maintain clear visual axes to the desk and vertical circulation, simplifying wayfinding. Surfaces in neutral grays and whites are contrasted with warm timber elements, balancing a clinical perception of cleanliness with a more residential sense of comfort.
Circulation corridors extend the motif of parallel bands, now rendered as semi-transparent wall cladding and glass partitions. This strategy generates a rhythmic perspective, elongating the space and visually unifying different functional zones. The linear LED lighting and circular ceiling fixtures provide both orientation and visual punctuation along the corridors.
The layout separates public waiting, administrative areas, and treatment zones while keeping them visually connected through glazed partitions. This promotes staff efficiency and passive supervision while preserving acoustic privacy in clinical rooms. Vertical movement through the stair is highlighted by clear balustrades and continuous handrails, reinforcing the light, floating character of the interior.
The material palette is intentionally restrained: glass, painted plaster, white solid surfaces, and warm wood floors. The high reflectance of finishes enhances the penetration of natural light and reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day. Soft blue accents, integrated into feature walls and light strips, reintroduce the marine concept without overwhelming the neutral clinical base.
Lighting design is predominantly indirect, avoiding glare for patients and staff. Recessed linear fixtures wash walls and ceilings, while pendant luminaires above the reception and seating areas create more intimate, human-scaled zones within the larger volume.
Sustainability is approached through passive and active strategies embedded in the architecture. The external horizontal fins act as shading devices, limiting solar gain on the fully glazed façade and reducing cooling loads in Cancún’s warm climate. High-performance glazing and airtight framing systems contribute to thermal efficiency and acoustic comfort.
Inside, the extensive use of glass partitions maximizes daylight penetration, decreasing reliance on artificial lighting and supporting circadian well-being. Energy-efficient LED fixtures with controlled color temperature ensure low consumption and visual comfort. Durable, low-maintenance materials are selected for high-traffic healthcare use, minimizing replacement cycles and associated environmental impacts. The biophilic integration of plants in the lobby completes the experience, providing natural reference points that reinforce patient relaxation and enhance indoor air quality.
The Ocean Dental clinic in Cancún is conceived as an immersive spatial metaphor of the sea, translating waves, currents and transparency into built form. The design uses continuous flowing lines to guide users from the street into the treatment areas, evoking a calm and fluid journey that counteracts the anxiety often associated with healthcare environments. The architecture aims to merge branding, spatial orientation, and emotional comfort into one coherent, ocean-inspired narrative.
The overall composition is based on the repetition and deformation of horizontal bands that behave like abstracted wave fronts. These bands shape the façade, define ceilings and walls, and visually connect circulation spaces, creating a strong identity that is instantly recognizable from the public realm.
The main façade is a fully glazed plane behind a field of slender horizontal fins that undulate across the entire front. These white linear elements act simultaneously as sun-screening louvers, visual filters and a dynamic graphic layer that communicates movement and depth. The louvers thicken and compress near the stair area, subtly announcing the vertical circulation behind the glass and drawing the eye inward.
Transparency is carefully calibrated: the public can visually access the lobby while interior users are protected from direct street exposure. The Ocean Dental logo and signage are integrated into the glazing and fin system, reinforcing brand visibility without adding clutter to the composition.
Upon entry, visitors encounter a double-height reception space dominated by a sculptural wave wall in deep blue tones, traversed by illuminated curvilinear lines. This element anchors the interior and visually continues the façade language, creating a sense of continuity between outside and inside. Indirect LED lighting traces the curves, producing a tranquil, aquatic glow that defines the clinic’s atmosphere.
The reception desk, with its soft, carved geometry in white and light wood, recalls a boat hull resting on the shore. Seating areas are organized to maintain clear visual axes to the desk and vertical circulation, simplifying wayfinding. Surfaces in neutral grays and whites are contrasted with warm timber elements, balancing a clinical perception of cleanliness with a more residential sense of comfort.
Circulation corridors extend the motif of parallel bands, now rendered as semi-transparent wall cladding and glass partitions. This strategy generates a rhythmic perspective, elongating the space and visually unifying different functional zones. The linear LED lighting and circular ceiling fixtures provide both orientation and visual punctuation along the corridors.
The layout separates public waiting, administrative areas, and treatment zones while keeping them visually connected through glazed partitions. This promotes staff efficiency and passive supervision while preserving acoustic privacy in clinical rooms. Vertical movement through the stair is highlighted by clear balustrades and continuous handrails, reinforcing the light, floating character of the interior.
The material palette is intentionally restrained: glass, painted plaster, white solid surfaces, and warm wood floors. The high reflectance of finishes enhances the penetration of natural light and reduces the need for artificial lighting during the day. Soft blue accents, integrated into feature walls and light strips, reintroduce the marine concept without overwhelming the neutral clinical base.
Lighting design is predominantly indirect, avoiding glare for patients and staff. Recessed linear fixtures wash walls and ceilings, while pendant luminaires above the reception and seating areas create more intimate, human-scaled zones within the larger volume.
Sustainability is approached through passive and active strategies embedded in the architecture. The external horizontal fins act as shading devices, limiting solar gain on the fully glazed façade and reducing cooling loads in Cancún’s warm climate. High-performance glazing and airtight framing systems contribute to thermal efficiency and acoustic comfort.
Inside, the extensive use of glass partitions maximizes daylight penetration, decreasing reliance on artificial lighting and supporting circadian well-being. Energy-efficient LED fixtures with controlled color temperature ensure low consumption and visual comfort. Durable, low-maintenance materials are selected for high-traffic healthcare use, minimizing replacement cycles and associated environmental impacts. The biophilic integration of plants in the lobby completes the experience, providing natural reference points that reinforce patient relaxation and enhance indoor air quality.
© 2021 by sanzpont [arquitectura] . Webpage by sanzpont [digital] . Innovative Digital Experiences
Nuestras oficinas están en Barcelona, Cancún, Chicago y Santo Domingo, pero gracias a la tecnología podemos desarrollar proyectos en cualquier parte del mundo.
Barcelona
Bac de Roda 136
08020, Barcelona
Spain
Madrid
Av. de Buendía 11
19005 Guadalajara (Madrid)
Spain
Chicago
373 Hazel Ave, Apt A1
60022, Glencoe, Illinois
United States