Casa Ohana: Oaxaca’s Jungle-Inspired Beach House Retreat
Striking a harmonious balance between the jungle, beach, and sea, Casa Ohana is a private residence designed by Vertebral in Oaxaca City, Mexico. This 810-square-meter house features nine bedrooms and 70 square meters of open terraces, seamlessly blending the indoors with the captivating natural surroundings.
Utilizing reinforced bare concrete frames and a selection of natural neutral materials, the design showcases an earthy, tropical aesthetic that complements the lush local vegetation and the crashing waves of the nearby ocean.
About Casa Ohana
Immersed in the Lush Jungle: Casa Ohana’s Seamless Embrace
Nestled within the verdant lowlands of Puerto Escondido, Casa Ohana emerges as a captivating sanctuary. Designed by Vertebral in 2023, this private beach house seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings – the jungle, the beach, and the sea.
A Sinuous Path to Reveal Nature’s Grandeur
A meandering path winds through the dense vegetation, interrupted by a striking planting of Mesquite and Plumbago. Suddenly, a monolithic structure with a floating roof and ample shade comes into view, evoking the illusion of a ship navigating the high winds and seas.
Harmonious Openness and Intimacy
The social area of the house is a vast, elevated platform composed of staggered slabs, capturing panoramic views and the gentle breeze from all angles. Overhead, a light canopy extends, shielding from the summer rains and winter sun. The overlapping of the sloping platform and flat slab creates a tunnel that accelerates the wind, enhancing the freshness within the high-temperature coastal environment.
In contrast, the private areas are envisioned as almost closed volumes, with strategic openings framing the ocean view and a serene backyard garden, providing moments of tranquility and privacy.
Embracing the Natural Setting
The essence of luxury in Casa Ohana lies in its harmonious integration with the natural landscape. Cross-ventilation, captivating ocean vistas, and the incorporation of intimate gardens in each room cultivate a sense of calm and seclusion. This residence serves as a catalyst for coexistence with the jungle, the beach, and the sea.
Technical Details
Casa Ohana, a private beach house spanning 810 sq ft (75 sq m) with 70 sq ft (6.5 sq m) of open terraces, was designed to embrace its natural surroundings. The private areas encompass 400 sq ft (37 sq m) with nine bedrooms. The residence adopts the earthy tones of the site and the local vegetation, with a structure of reinforced bare concrete frames that complement the material palette. The selection of natural, neutral materials, including tropical local wood and bare concrete, aims to create a backdrop that amplifies the beauty of the landscape, the beach, and the sea.
Photography by Cesar Belio
Visit Vertebral
