Case Study
Eco-Retreat Colombia
A comfortable, stylish oasis for peace and relaxation while honoring sustainable practices
Scope of Work
PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS
- The creation of a mountain retreat with stunning views of the surroundings
- A “hacienda” elegance with traditional local artisan works and crafts and reclaimed Colombian roof tiles
- A layout that married the land topography with the building design in order to view the outdoors from various floors
- Accommodations for eight people, including four bathrooms, a laundry room, an entertainment room, a formal dining room, and a living room
- Multi-access to the outdoors with a covered terrace and large sunroof area for meditation, yoga, and connect with breathless nature
CHALLENGES
- Adapting the design of the space to the steep sloping terrain
- Maximizing the natural views from every floor
- Working with the original layout which had the bedrooms on the shady side of the villa facing the slope
- Dividing the building into two roofed areas: a traditional two-sided roof in the front and a sunroof in the back
