A cool and airy year-round
beach house built in the city of Tulum, Mexico. From
CO-LAB Design , the residence was set amidst the region's
tropical vegetation on a long, narrow lot, so that
preserve the species that already inhabited the place.
The architecture firm, which is from Mexico and is already familiar with the country's natural beauty, designed the residence as a
peaceful retreat that embraces the local landscape . To achieve this, the outer walls were given a
rustic finish using stones that
were excavated on site. , at the construction site .
On the ground floor,
large pivot doors and retractable glass walls run the entire length of the social area (with living room, dining room and kitchen), creating an opening to the outside that, in addition to framing nature, also allows for the
fluidity of natural ventilation .
The interior – measuring
285 square metres – is divided into public and private areas. The
lower level is an open plan space for relaxation and socialising. A concrete staircase leads to the upper floor of the house, where there are four suites.
On the roof
terrace , there is a place to relax while enjoying the view. The
wooden pergola protects the sofas installed there. Natural materials and earthy tones appear throughout the composition, such as rustic wood and jute.
In addition to the natural texture, the interior design features
simple coverings in light tones , such as cream walls and polished concrete floors. The cabinets and doors are made of
tzalam wood , a type of local wood known for its durability. Many of the furniture – including the sofa, dining table and beds – were designed by CO-LAB
in collaboration with local artisans . Source: Dezeen
