{"id":2558,"date":"2025-09-22T09:20:36","date_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/?p=2558"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:13:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T10:13:42","slug":"central-tower-rises-from-elliptical-courtyard-in-v-tallers-arched-complex-in-mexico","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.macdolphins.org\/index.php\/2025\/09\/22\/central-tower-rises-from-elliptical-courtyard-in-v-tallers-arched-complex-in-mexico\/","title":{"rendered":"central tower rises from elliptical courtyard in V taller\u2019s arched complex in mexico"},"content":{"rendered":"

V Taller completes regenerative tower in the jungles of Tulum<\/h2>\n

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At the fringe of Tulum\u2019s<\/strong><\/a> rapidly evolving landscape, V Taller architecture firm redefines what a tourism development can be with Babel, an establishment<\/strong><\/a> shaped by the jungle, mythology, and climate resilience<\/strong><\/a>. Commissioned by a client with a clear vision of referencing the biblical Tower of Babel and classical arches, the project departs from superficial symbolism to offer a deeper, site-sensitive response. The result is a vertically composed complex of 59 units organized around an elliptical courtyard<\/strong><\/a>, where architecture and nature coalesce to form a living system that is both contemplative and adaptable to future climatic and economic shifts.<\/p>\n

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Internally, the design maintains a sense of calm through natural materials, tropical wood<\/strong><\/a> carpentry, clay<\/strong><\/a> vessels, and white linen textiles<\/strong><\/a>, reinforcing the artisanal and contextual sensitivity of the project.<\/p>\n

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all images by Spaces by Conie<\/a>, unless stated otherwise<\/p>\n

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Babel draws from the hammam typology<\/h2>\n

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Upon encountering a site already scarred by human intervention amidst an otherwise untouched jungle, Mexico City-based<\/a><\/strong> V Taller rethinks the role of built form. The studio opts for vertical circulation cores to minimize land use and regenerate native vegetation, supporting environmental restoration and commercial viability, and offering a hybrid hospitality-residential program that flexibly accommodates various types of stay, rhythms of life, and occupancy cycles.<\/p>\n

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At the center of the scheme stands the tower, set precisely at the geometric centroid of the eye-shaped plan. The cylindrical structure draws from the typology of the hammam, using filtered natural light and material tactility to create an atmosphere of introspection. Its design culminates in a triangular stargazing aperture, a symbolic gesture linking the earthbound structure to the cosmos.<\/p>\n

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the design maintains a sense of calm through natural materials | image by Albers Studio<\/a><\/p>\n

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light tunnels, thermal pools, and layered vegetation<\/h2>\n

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Light, shadow, and tactility guide the user\u2019s experience throughout the complex. Stairwells act as light tunnels; arched thresholds frame shifts in scale and perception; and layered tropical vegetation choreographs transitions between public and private spaces. A circular pool at the tower\u2019s base mirrors the form of the central void and supports passive cooling, while vaulted ceilings, cross-ventilation, and bioclimatic strategies enhance thermal performance without reliance on rooftop mechanical systems.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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the vertically composed complex of 59 units is organized around an elliptical courtyard\u00a0| image by Albers Studio<\/p>\n

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architecture and nature coalesce to form a living system adaptable to future climatic shifts | image by Albers Studio<\/p>\n

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V Taller architecture firm redefines what a tourism development can be with Babel | image by Daniel Villanueva<\/p>\n

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filtered natural light and material tactility create an atmosphere of introspection | image by Albers Studio<\/p>\n

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the cylindrical structure draws from the typology of the hammam<\/p>\n

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a hybrid hospitality-residential program flexibly accommodates various types of stay<\/p>\n

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project info:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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name: <\/strong>Babel
\narchitect: <\/strong>V Taller<\/a> | @vtaller<\/a><\/p>\n

location: <\/strong>Tulum, Mexico
\narea: <\/strong>6,176 square meters<\/p>\n

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construction:<\/strong> MAQTE Company (Alejandro Delgadillo) for the rough construction & Bramah Developments (Ricardo \u00c1vila) for the complete project<\/p>\n

interior design:<\/strong> Carlos and Pablo<\/p>\n

lighting:<\/strong> Carlos and Pablo & V Taller<\/p>\n

photography: <\/strong>Spaces by Conie<\/a> | @spacesbyconie<\/a>, Albers Studio | @alberstudio<\/a>, Daniel Villanueva<\/p>\n

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