Tulum Apartment in Mexico

Material synthesis

Located in the Perdizes region, the 80m² apartment is designed for a fashion designer, featuring a palette of soft colors and natural elements that serve as a reflection of her identity and a source of inspiration for her creations.

Renovation & Layout

Initially, the duplex is renovated in order to resolve the necessary structural and cladding issues and reinforcing the concrete slab. The plan is restored to its original layout by relocating the staircase to its initial position and thus reconnecting the two floors. Any additional lining is removed, creating a feeling of spaciousness within the apartment. More specifically, on the upper floor, the curved roof is exposed, forming a double-height space.

The spatial arrangement is simple: the ground floor is organized in an open-plan layout that includes the living and dining area, the kitchen and a semi-outdoor patio. A metallic, spiral staircase leads to the upper floor where a worktable is strategically placed at the edge of the bedroom, taking advantage of the city and pool views. Finally, a sewing machine and a mannequin complete the workspace.

Material Palette & Furniture

The material selection is comprised of off-white porcelain tiles and wood accents. In parallel, furniture with vibrant colors is placed throughout the room, while the walls are cladded in warm wood. The most challenging aspect was to replace the polycarbonate material, used for the large openings, with glass, due to its unusual size, curvature and material. As a result, a larger sliding window is designed, split in 5 subsections, and clad in thermally protected glass, allowing ample natural light to enter the space.

MEP Installations & Lighting

All the electrical and hydraulic parts are replaced. The ground floor is illuminated using two LED profiles with diffused lighting that span across the space. Finally, at the curved part of the ceiling, where the structural beams are situated, spotlights are used for more direct lighting, while decorative light fixtures are placed selectively over work surfaces.