Noboa Tulum – Tulum, México
Title
Noboa Tulum – Tulum, México
Designed by
Jaque Studio
Image Credit
© César Bejar
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Project Description
Project description provided by Jaque Studio - Located in Tulum, on a square plot of 2,500 m², Naboa was conceived with the premise of creating a project where architecture and
landscape converge in an atmosphere of relaxation and comfort. This intention materializes through pure and orderly geometries that
contrast with the pre-existing untamed vegetation.
The volumes are arranged around the pool and the tropical garden, which act as the central organizing element of the project. This layout
gives the complex an introspective character, creating a microclimate that ensures privacy and fosters the development of a distinct
identity.
The hotel features 10 rooms, distributed in two different typologies. The ground-floor units follow a horizontal spatial composition that
encourages a direct connection with the surroundings through outdoor terraces and indoor-outdoor bathrooms. The upper floor rooms,
offer a vertical reading, which includes a double-height social area and two bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, resolved through a
mezzanine. The result is spacious, well-ventilated interiors that perform adequately in Tulum’s warm and humid climate.
The architecture is solid and enclosed when privacy and introspection are required, and open and transparent when visual connections
with the landscape and the pool area are desired, especially in spaces with a more social character. The reception area is designed as a
linear pavilion with a solid concrete and chukum base, topped by a lightweight wooden roof that appears to float within the jungle. This
effect is achieved through slender columns that blend with the surrounding trees.
The restaurant is composed of a double-height volume with an open kitchen, oriented toward a generous terrace raised one meter above
the natural ground level. Finally, limestone walls act as organizing elements, marking boundaries and transitions between spaces.
The finishes throughout the project feature natural tones and textures, including wood, limestone, travertine marble, and chukum. The
spatial composition is guided by principles of passive design and draws inspiration from the region’s vernacular architecture. At Naboa, the
pursuit of simple solutions, slow-paced atmospheres, and sensory-rich details defines the architectural approach.
