A flower-shaped bamboo holiday villa, designed by NOD Studio, is encased in a bamboo dome in a Mexican jungle. Named The Trillium Awakening, the 238-square-metre villa is located in El Cuyo, Yucatán, Mexico.

The villa grows in clusters and is supported by a central bamboo system, creating rooms in separate floating volumes. Designed with concrete foundations and slabs, the structure is supported by bamboo columns to create a light and airy space.

Inside, nature and design continue to interact. A bamboo-domed spiral staircase leads up to the master suite from the main foyer. 

An essential structural and decorative component, the dome improves the villa's connection to the outside by distributing natural light throughout the interior.

Comfort and sustainability are given top priority in the design of the master and secondary bedrooms. Each room features a private bathroom, a central bed, and sweeping views of the surrounding jungle. 

These areas seamlessly transition into the communal area, which features a swimming pool and jacuzzi with lounge chairs overlooking the lush surroundings.

Blending Organic Aesthetics with Sustainable Practices

Every element of Awakening's design incorporates a dedication to sustainability. In addition to provide structural support, bamboo columns demonstrate the project's commitment to using renewable resources. 

Concrete slabs are used to create the petal-inspired roofs and floors, while local stone and plaster are used to finish the walls, resulting in long-lasting construction that blends in with the surroundings.

The villa uses energy in an environmentally conscious way. Passive lighting techniques ensure a low reliance on artificial systems, while natural cross ventilation lessens the demand for air conditioning.

Luxury Redefined in the Heart of Nature

Luxury is reimagined by Awakening as a harmonious combination of sustainability and design. Every component of the project has been painstakingly designed to honor nature and provide a profoundly immersive experience. 

Awakening raises the bar for hospitality in the Yucatán and beyond by balancing modern design with environmental consciousness.

Ground floor plan

Floor plan level 1

Floor plan level 2

Roof plan

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Project facts

Project name: The Trillium Awakening

Architects: NOD Studio

Location: El Cuyo, Yucatán, Mexico.

Client: AWAKENING SANCTUARY

Design team: Jorge Berea, Fernando Artigas, Ricardo Hernandez 

Technical team: Alejandro de la Cruz

Civil Engineer: Manuel Bagundo

All images © Santiago Baravalle.

All drawings © NOD Studio.

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