Mar de Indias, Cartagena
Located in Cartagena, Colombia, Mar de Indias Resort is situated on an 18-hole championship resort golf course with ocean views. In collaboration with Ron Garl, who designed the golf course, we developed a series of residences, condos, and a hotel situated along the site’s beautiful landscape of rolling hills and ocean.
The Hillside Estate homes are tropical modern structures with expansive stone decks, large outdoor rooms, and follies that recall the architectural history of Colombia’s haciendas.
The Mangrove Bungalows are designed to provide guests with a private and serene retreat by the water, enhanced by the natural landscape and foliage of the wetlands. The bungalows are modeled after the vernacular of Colombian casitas utilizing beautiful and local coralina, limestone, and wood. The interior millwork conceals modern technological comforts to create a true tropical hideaway retreat.
The hotel is designed as a series of tropical courtyard structures with views and access to the ocean. Persianas and balconies give the modern architecture a rich, tropical atmosphere that echoes Cartagena’s roots. Traditional features of Colombian architecture are reinterpreted in coral-rock walls, wood beam ceilings, studded wooden doors, and beautiful metal work juxtaposing the modern expanses of glass.
Miami’s design language is rooted in our sunny but challenging climate, and somewhat wild nature. It is lighter, brighter, and freer. When desired, it can immerse us in nature while still having protective boundaries from the sun, heat, and storms when needed.
At the heart of our practice is listening: listening to the unique dreams and passions of our clients and weaving their visions into the vibrant tapestry of our dynamic city. The client envisioned a home that was thoroughly modern yet grounded in historical architectural precedents; like many of our projects, 101 Hibiscus was crafted to respect past design traditions while capturing aspirations for the future.
.jpeg)
The design for Coral Gables Residence exhibits a dual nature: a more traditional façade juxtaposed against a sleek and modern rear exterior.