introduces a new concept of a holistic boutique Hotel TOH seamlessly integrated with nature, focused on body-mind-soul harmony, seeking a balance between architecture and the surrounding environment. Developed for the KUYABEH Sustainable Ecological Community, the essence and inspiration drawn from the Toh bird, guided by its shapes, feathers, and r...
Project name
Hotel Toh Kuyabeh, Holistic Community, Tulum
Architecture firm
DNA Barcelona Architects
Location
Kuyabeh, Tulum, Mexico
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp
Principal architect
Aryanour Djalali
Design team
Aryanour Djalali, German Gallego, Andres Pecar
Visualization
DNA Barcelona Architects
Client
Kuyabeh Sostenibility Ecological Community
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
Welcome to Saltwater Residence on the Ocean, a futuristic and minimalist duplex villa that is sure to take your breath away. Inspired by modern Japanese architecture, this stunning residence is a testament to the beauty and simplicity of minimalism.
Project name
The Saltwater Residence
Architecture firm
Rabani Design
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
Midjourney AI, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade
Design team
Rabani Design
Collaborators
Amir Fatemi
Visualization
Mohammad Hossein Rabbani Zade, Amir Fatemi
Typology
Residential › Villa
The Mayans believed that the moon and the stars had an influence on the earth and its surroundings. This was reflected in their architecture, as they believed that the moon and the stars had a direct impact on it.
Architecture firm
Arista Cero
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
André Borges
Design team
Claudia Aguilar, André Borges, Mario Gonzalez
Tools used
AutoCAD, Sketchup, V-ray
Material
Concrete, Granite, Stone, Glass, Wood, Aluminum.
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
As part of the process we were inspired by the proportions of Mayan architecture to create this project. Mayan architecture was one of the most advanced of its time, and even today its proportions are a source of inspiration, using its design principles, we have created a modern project that reflects the past.
Architecture firm
Arista Cero
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
André Borges, Mario Gonzalez
Design team
Mario Gonzalez, André Borges
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, 3D Max, Vray
Material
Concrete, Stones, Granite, Glass, Steel, Wood, Aluminum
Typology
Residential › Apartments
Casa Shalva is a dream property in the Caribbean paradise. With 5 comfortable bedrooms, a spacious private pool, fully-equipped areas, and a magnificent gallery. It embraces an elegant style, blending materials like stone and natural vegetation.
Architecture firm
Arquitectura Mixta made initial plans. House design by Aviv Siso and Alexandra Pedregal and second phase architecture by WBH Architecture
Photography
Rocío Yacobone
Principal architect
Oscar Marti from WBH Architecture
Design team
Aviv Siso, Alexandra Pedregal
Collaborators
Steffi Strom stone furniture and Living Room lamps. Decoration by Francia Ramago (world by hand); Original plans made by: Luis Alejandro Cuesta of Arquitectura Mixta
Interior design
Aviv Siso, Alexandra Pedregal
Civil engineer
WBH Architecture
Structural engineer
wbh architecture team
Environmental & MEP
wbh architecture team
Lighting
Aviv Siso, Alexandra Pedregal
Supervision
Aviv Siso, Alexandra Pedregal
Visualization
Aviv Siso and Alexandra Pedregal
Tools used
AutoCAD, Adobe Lightroom
Construction
WBH Architecture
Material
Polished concrete walls and floors
Typology
Residential › House
Contemporary home in Tulum. Concrete and glass walls open up to a pool concealed by a stone wall and lush plantings. Casa Aviv is a fusion of natural textures alongside modern angles.
Architecture firm
CO-LAB Design Office
Location
Aldea Zama, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Photography
Rocío Yacobone
Principal architect
Joana Gomes, Joshua Beck
Design team
Joana Gomes, Joshua Beck, Alberto Avilés
Collaborators
Arturo Espinosa, Lucia Altieri, Adolfo Arriaga, Walter Santiago, Estefania Barrera, Ivan Cisneros, Jonatan Zendejas, Constanza Martina, Alejandro Nieto, Alicia Nkuli
Interior design
CO-LAB Design Office
Civil engineer
CO-LAB Design Office
Structural engineer
Épsilon Diseño Estructural
Environmental & MEP
CO-LAB DESIGN OFFICE
Landscape
CO-LAB Design Office
Lighting
CO-LAB Design Office
Supervision
CO-LAB Design Office
Construction
CO-LAB Design Office
Material
Polished cement walls, Terrazzo floors, Steel windows, Aluminum windows
Client
Aviv Siso / Simon Elkaim
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Aposento is a luxurious and luminous villa in Tulum. Breathtaking and bohemian, Casa Aposento is located in the heart of Tulum and is the perfect blend of serenity and comfort. The property is surrounded by lush tropical gardens and features a private pool. Inside, the villa is beautifully adorned, with an open-concept living area flooded with...
Project name
Casa Aposento Tulum
Architecture firm
Cinco Studio
Photography
Rocío Yacobone
Principal architect
Lucia Altieri
Design team
Lucia Altieri
Interior design
Lucia Altieri
Civil engineer
Nicolas Bertaina
Structural engineer
Nicolas Bertaina
Supervision
Hus Contractors
Visualization
Cinco Studio
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, AutoCAD
Construction
Hus Contractors
Typology
Residential › House
Situated in Tulum, this small boutique hotel rises between the trees, in which the main concept consisted in preserving 70% of the existing vegetation in order to build around it. By achieving this, every space of the project is always in relation to its natural surroundings.
Architecture firm
Jaque Studio
Principal architect
Jesus Acosta
Design team
Victor Rosete, Everardo Castro
Collaborators
Fernando Abogado
Interior design
Jaque Studio
Construction
Ceiba Inmobiliaria
Material
Concrete, chukum, concrete block, wood, travertine marble
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel