NAHALA was born from the intention of creating an architecture that not only inhabits a place, but also honors it, listens to it, and transforms it into a pure experience.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
USA, Colombia, Mexico, Maldivas, Bahama
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
Villa Ayoka is an architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Bali's jungle, where lush nature merges with organic, sculptural design. Inspired by the fluid forms of tropical flora and the spiritual connection to the earth, this villa redefines luxury by effortlessly integrating with its surroundings.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana, Luis Yariel
Collaborators
Luis Yariel
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
In the heart of the Atacama Desert, Hotel Zanura "Flower of Silence" was born, a sculptural hotel inspired by the desert flower, a natural phenomenon that transforms aridity into ephemeral beauty.
Project name
Hotel Zanura "Flower of Silence"
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Atacama Desert, Chile
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The main structure has an ovoid or spherical shape, evoking a cocoon or suspended nest, suggesting an integration with nature from a biomimetic perspective.
Project name
Nidum Cabina
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Colombia and Mexico
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
“Valmara” is not just a cabin or a villa, it is a floating sanctuary that honors the history of ancient vessels, transforming them into a new destination for rest and contemplation. Inspired by the rebirth of ships that once sailed the oceans, this structure elevated on stilts captures the essence of navigation.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
The Zen Village project is an exclusive resort that reinterprets the concept of community in harmony with nature. Designed as a set of interconnected modules, its configuration evokes the essence of an organic village, where each space promotes well-being, connection and serenity.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
This architectural project consists of a one-story house that integrates modern elements inspired by African vernacular architecture, standing out for its sustainable design and harmony with the natural environment.
Project name
Cradle of Mud House
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
The cabin simulates, in an abstract way, the structure of an insect or a butterfly, achieving an organic and symbolic composition without being literal. The design explores curved and wavy shapes that reflect the essence of transformation and metamorphosis, integrating into the forest and evoking a sense of connection with nature.
Project name
Villa Pixan Tulum
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Tulum Forest, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa