Located in the coastal side of Tulum, Mexico, this innovative project transcends traditional architectural norms, implementing a holistic approach that organically integrates with the natural surroundings.
Rethinking The Future Awards 2024
First Award | Housing (upto 5 floors) (Concept)
Project Name: OASIS 101, TULUM, MEXICO
Category: Housing (upto 5 floors) (Concept)
Studio Name: DNA BARCELONA ARCHITECTS
Design Team: ARYANOUR DJALALI, GERMAN GALLEGO, ANDRES PECAR, SALVATORE IVO AIELLO
Area: 54.225 M2
Year: 2023
Location: TULUM, MEXICO
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Render Credits: DNA BARCELONA ARCHITECTS
Other Credits: CLIENT: INMOBILIA, TULUM 101
Inspired by a deep appreciation of community, network connectivity, and an organic ethos, the project creates a design concept based on trees and roots, mirroring their organic pathways.
Microclimates are created by artificial layers of water surrounding the buildings and run through the entire project. All the buildings are connected to each other through terraces, allowing circulation between them. This intentional design promotes an uninterrupted journey of shared experiences and ensures effortless access to public spaces and amenities on the upper floors.
Rooftops not only serve as vantage points for individual pools but also as environmental canvases, hosting sustainable practices such as solar panels, rainwater harvesting, and Km0 restaurants promoting local, sustainable production. Embracing an organic approach, the construction phase employs traditional techniques, dry construction methods, and natural materials, showcasing a profound respect for the environment. The architecture goes beyond aesthetics, incorporating a skin system that functions as a natural air filter, regulating humidity and solar radiation. The inclusion of plants acts as a sound barrier within the buildings, creating an immersive and tranquil living experience.
The project consists of 8 separate buildings and each of them is interconnected to the others through bridges at terrace levels, reinforcing a sense of community. In terms of floor plan typology, there are 5 different floor plan types available. The 4-room living area, which includes both open and closed areas, has a total area of 244.01 m2 and has 2 terraces. The 3-bedroom living area, on the other hand, has a total area of 162.39 m2 and also has 2 terraces. There are 3 different floor plan types for the 2-bedroom apartments. The 1st floor plan type has 2 terraces and the total area is 189.63 m2. The 2nd floor plan type has only one terrace with an area of 151.32 m2. The last floor plan type with 2 bedrooms has 2 terraces and a total area of 152.56 m2.
In embracing community, network connectivity, and an organic ethos, this project not only provides living spaces but weaves a sustainable narrative that harmonises with the natural rhythms of Tulum, offering residents an enriched and interconnected lifestyle.
