Nomadic Resorts has added six new bamboo treehouses to the lineup at Playa Viva, a luxury eco-resort in Juluchuca, Mexico. Inspired by the flattened, prismatic bodies of Mobula rays, which migrate past the beachfront getaway, the new accommodations were developed in partnership with regenerative travel expert David Leventhal to establish a sensitive and immersive guest experience.
“The design of the bamboo treehouses offered us a unique opportunity to develop a cutting-edge bamboo structure in an incredible location without compromising our environmental ethos,” says Nomadic Resorts creative director Olav Bruin. “It was an enriching experience to work with a client like David, as he is completely in tune with our design philosophy.”
Perched upon coconut palms relocated to overlook the surf, the six structures are naturally ventilated and comprised of locally sourced bamboo and timber. Hyperbolic paraboloid roofs are winched into position and fixed to the tree trunks to support prefabricated panels.
“Sleeping in the treehouses is a liberating personal experience. After months of isolation and lockdowns, here, guests can connect with their environment once more—listen to the sound of the waves, feel the breeze sway through the palm leaves, and taste the salt air, unmasked, as they lounge on the hammock suspended over the beach, staring at the stars,” adds Nomadic CEO Louis Thompson. “This is beyond wellness, it’s catharsis.”
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