Completed in 2020 by Taller de Arquitectura Viva, Hotel Bardo is a remarkable retreat envisioned to engage and transform the curious spirit. This sanctuary emerges as the quintessential retreat for those pursuing serenity or inspiration, providing a nurturing environment where dreams, ideas, and ambitions can blossom.
Hotel Bardo Technical Information
- Architects1-2: Taller de Arquitectura Viva
- Location: Esquina con Río Otate 15, Tulum, Quintana Roo, México
- Topics: Thatched Roofs, Jungle Architecture
- Area: 2,060 m2
- Completion Year: 2020
- Photographs: © Leandro Bulzzano
The ethos of Hotel Bardo lies in its pursuit of equilibrium, establishing an interactive platform that incites transformation. It delicately balances distinctive design with contemporary lifestyle luxury, tucked away in the heart of the Mayan jungle. The result is an unstructured, authentic experience that far exceeds the commonplace.
– Taller de Arquitectura Viva Architects
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An Architectural Narrative of Transition and Harmony
The ethos of Hotel Bardo lies in its pursuit of equilibrium, establishing an interactive platform that incites transformation. It delicately balances distinctive design with contemporary lifestyle luxury, tucked away in the heart of the Mayan jungle. The result is an unstructured, authentic experience that far exceeds the commonplace.
The architectural composition consists of 29 loft-style villas, each measuring 60 m2. These individually curated sanctuaries include a bedroom, living room, bathroom, semi-outdoor shower, and their private pool and garden. Communal facilities encompass a central swimming pool, restaurant, bar, recreational area, traditional sweat lodge (temazcal), holistic spa, and reception and administrative spaces.
The architectural aesthetic captures the essence of contemporary Mexican constructions, seamlessly blended with local, ecologically low-impact materials. This intentional design ensures the structures naturally assimilate with the surrounding Mayan jungle, aging gracefully within its verdant landscape.
The interior design and decor resonate deeply with the Buddhist interpretation of ‘bardo,’ signifying a ‘transitional state’ undergone at the point of death. This profound concept is interwoven with traditional Mexican craftwork, culminating in the unique interior design of Hotel Bardo—a tangible embodiment of the ethereal journey of transformation.
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About Taller de Arquitectura Viva
Taller de Arquitectura Viva (TAV) is an architectural firm deeply committed to creating architecture as a living entity, harmonizing with both its surroundings and the zeitgeist of its time. They offer a wide array of architectural services with a strong emphasis on conceptualization and the generation of necessary documents to transition an architectural project from its planning stage to its execution.
Notes & Additional Credits
- Architects in Charge: José Edeza (principal), Nalleli García, María José Ordoñez,
- Interior Design: Storm Storm
