In Hindu mythology, Varuna is the god of water and rain, and his presence is essential to maintain the natural balance of the universe. In this mixed-use residential and commercial project, located on a 6.5-hectare property facing the beach in Tulum, his wisdom is manifested through the harmonious fusion of nature and architecture. The dense and...
Project name
Hotel “VARUNA” Tulum México
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto, Porter Neuman Arquitectos, Pak’ te Tulu
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto, Porter Neuman Arquitectos, Pak’ te Tulum
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto, Neuman Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
DNA Barcelona Architects presents "ZENOTE by DNA", Tulum, Mexico, a new concept of WORK-PLAY-LIVE and the opportunity to enjoy the unique experience of being embraced by the magnificent forests of the Mexican jungle.
Architecture firm
DNA Barcelona Architects
Tools used
AutoCAD, Revit, Lumion
Principal architect
Aryanour Djalali
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Life Tree, Tulum represents an architectural project of 10 apartments and 20 hotel lounges, developed for the Environment of great tourist and landscape value, in a location of natural character in the Yucatan region next to the Atlantic Ocean.
Project name
Life Tree Tulum, Mexico
Architecture firm
DNA Barcelona Architects
Tools used
Adobe Photoshop, AutoCAD, Rhinoceros 3D, Lumion
Principal architect
Aryanour Djalali
Typology
Hospitality › Eco Hotel & Resort
The Salvador Department complex is a project that contains the essence of Tulum. The rhythm generated by the waves on the face of the project is opposed to the orthogonal element that breaks this sequence but at the same time combines to create a visually harmonious appearance.
Project name
Departamentos Salvador
Architecture firm
JCH+Arquitectos
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jaime Abdelaziz Cal Herrera
Design team
Yanizle Dorantes, Cristina Vazquez, Yolanda Pech
Visualization
JCH+Arquitectos
Typology
Residential › Apartments
On a narrow strip fronting a protected bay in Tulum, Mexico, this self-sufficient villa hotel merges home and nature. A path runs from a mangrove marsh through a palm grove and into the main living space, which can be fully opened. The path then continues to the beach beyond.
Architecture firm
Specht Architects
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Taggart Sorensen
Principal architect
Scott Specht
Interior design
Matthew Finalson
Tools used
Autodesk Revit, SketchUp, Enscape, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Building materials are all locally-sourced, such as the louvered wood sliding doors and hand-painted “pasta tiles.”
Client
Jenny and Dave Blizard
Typology
Residential › House
A minimalist proposal inspired by marine animals, the structure of its large windows and curved glass emulates gills, taking advantage of the ventilation caused by its design.
Project name
Branquia House
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Twinmotion
Principal architect
Roberto Miranda
Visualization
Roberto Miranda
Typology
Residential › House
Aeternum is a place of recreation with absolute respect for the natural environment through the use of noble elements of the region as well as a tribute to Latin American gastronomy encompassed in a multi-level space, a pool with a formidable view and access to 40 linear meters of the beach more country beauty.
Project name
"AETERNUM" Beach Club Tulum Mexico
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto and AZ Arquitectos / Alberto Silva
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Alberto Silva, Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Alberto Silva, Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Status
Architectural Protected
Typology
Hospitality, Beach Club
Designed by Mexican architecture studio GAS Architectures, Tulum House is located in Quintana Roo, Mexico. the program is developed in two levels, near of a private beach, blending the topography, the environment and the parametric design for created a housing design of a comfortable spaces with all the amenities and the luxury green nature.
Architecture firm
GAS Architectures
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
Rhinoceros 3D, Grasshoper, Lumion, Adobe After Effects
Principal architect
Germán Sandoval
Design team
Germán Sandoval, Kesia Devallentier
Visualization
GAS Architectures
Typology
Residential › House