Hospitality

The project re-structures the existing single-family home into an 8-unit high end luxury beach Guest House. The strategy behind the design’s intent is to give the property a new presence on the corner lot of Caoba and Laurel streets of Punta Las Marias.

The urban infill lot is located between Calle Loiza and Calle McLeary in the Ocean Park area in San Juan. The solution proposed addresses the high demand in tourist lodging and is conceived with simple, modest rooms configured with shipping containers.

The house is situated on the hills of Villa Borinquen in Vieques with views to the mainland of Puerto Rico and the island of Culebra nearby.

The gradual incline of the site offered a great opportunity to plan a beach community with villas that are accommodated to address privacy and ocean views and breeze. The open first floor plan sets the tone for an informal living of relaxed comfort and leisure.

An Eco-Resort & Spa inserted into 50 acres of natural landscape. The program consists of 156 Deluxe Suites arranged into 13 individual Villas with ocean and El Yunque Rainforest views. The hotel also has a Spa, Fitness Center, Pool, Gardens, trails, restaurants and meeting spaces.

The house is situated on the hills of Villa Borinquen in Vieques with views to the mainland of Puerto Rico and the island of Culebra nearby. The design was to convert a primary residence into a beach retreat that would accommodate short term visitors. The bathrooms and rooms are open and informal as well as the closets are designed for few items.