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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