Interior Design - Coline Marguin CAMP - Playa Zipolite, Mexico. Retreat and cultural center. About the project. CAMP ZIPOLITE is located on the Oaxacan ... |
CAMP - Playa Zipolite, Mexico
Retreat and cultural center
About the project
CAMP ZIPOLITE is located on the Oaxacan coast of Mexico. This project reflects the dream of the owners to build a home and a gathering space on their favorite beach : the beautiful Playa Zipolite. A., a designer from New York, and M., an artist from Caracas, wanted this place to be like an Oasis, a small tropical paradise, where the luxury will apear more in the quality of the diferent spaces than in the acomodation itself. This project is really a mix of influences, although strongly integrated into its environment. The team of local comunity builders, electricians, plumbers, carpenters, has been constently associated to the design decisions, sharing with us the local methods, materials, way of build and way of life.
Designed with Anthony Robeson and Marcelino Almaraz Matias
Inside view of the Palapa roof
'Palapa' is the name of this traditional roof, made with wood and bamboo structure, covered with palms (palma real). It is really resistant to the wind and storms when well braided. Good quality palm can last for 15 years.
View of the main building (two workshop studios and a dormitory) and the garden.
View of the cabins. Behind, the owners' house.
The grand majority of the material was provided from the region of the Oaxacan cost. Clay, wood, bricks, stones, bamboo, palms... and was chosen because of its large availability, and sustabality. The irrigation of the garden is provided by collecting and treating the used water.
Interior of a cabin. Clay and Otate (bamboo) walls, palapa roof.
Conversation pool, also designed to practice water therapy.