INDUSTRY:
HOSPITALITY
LOCATION:
TULUM, MEXICO
YEAR:
2022
STATUS:
DESIGN

Ahau Motor Lobby
about.
Located at the Ahau Collection in Tulum, this motor lobby serves as a transitional threshold between the Mayan jungle and the Caribbean Sea. The structure is conceptually designed as a manta ray gliding over a coral reef, featuring a fluid bamboo canopy finished with chukum to mimic organic skin textures.
The supporting branching columns were developed using computational design and genetic optimization algorithms, making each element unique to its structural load and location. Prioritizing sustainability, the canopy features strategic perforations derived from a detailed vegetation study, allowing existing trees to penetrate the architecture and continue their growth undisturbed.





