Playa Viva, Mexico: A Benchmark in Sustainable Luxury Resort Architecture
Introduction to Playa Viva
Playa Viva, designed by the esteemed Nomadic Resorts, exemplifies cutting-edge sustainable design in the luxury resort sector. Situated in the pristine landscapes of Mexico, this project highlights the seamless integration of environmental consciousness with premium hospitality.
Architectural Philosophy and Sustainability
Nomadic Resorts has utilized bamboo extensively in the construction of Playa Viva, adhering to eco-friendly principles. The design is inspired by the fluid dynamics of Mobula Rays, symbolizing elegance and ecological sensitivity. This resort is a showcase in how sustainable materials like bamboo can be employed innovatively in resort architecture design.
Comprehensive Eco-Friendly Features
Operating entirely off-grid, Playa Viva utilizes solar energy, supporting its operations without compromising the environment. The design includes features like greywater recycling and organic permaculture gardens, underlining the commitment to sustainability that is core to the ethos of leading resort architecture firms.
Luxury Amenities and Natural Integration
The resort boasts luxurious two-bedroom bamboo treehouses, a yoga pavilion, and a treetop dining pod, designed to provide a harmonious balance between natural beauty and guest comfort. These amenities are crafted to enhance the ecological connection, providing a unique experience that emphasizes wellness and environmental responsibility.
Community Engagement and Impact
Playa Viva’s operations extend beyond just being a resort; it is an integral part of the local community. With initiatives like the La Tortuga Viva turtle sanctuary, the resort engages in biodiversity conservation and supports local environmental education programs, ensuring that its impact is both positive and lasting.
Conclusion: A Model for Future Developments
Playa Viva by Nomadic Resorts is more than just a holiday destination; it is a forward-thinking model for future developments in the resort industry. It combines luxury, sustainability, and community engagement in a way that sets new standards for what a luxury resort can and should be.
This project serves as an inspiration for resort design companies worldwide, demonstrating that luxury and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
Playa Viva, Mexico
The concept for the bamboo treehouse village at Playa Viva evolved from a unique on line collaboration between client and architect – under normal circumstances Atelier Nomadic develops their concepts following an immersive workshop on site with the client, consultants and stakeholders, during which we draw our inspiration from the natural surroundings and experience and analyze the local environmental conditions. For Playa Viva the Covid travel ban made this impossible.
We adapted our approach to overcome the challenge, and for this project it was the client who provided the required inspiration and site information. He envisioned a concept inspired by a drone video of a squadron of Mobula Rays migrating in the ocean right off shore from the property. The architect collaborated closely with the developer/operators via a series of video conference calls to propose a vision of a village of ray inspired treehouses, to complement the existing treehouse structure.
Surrounded by the panoramic ocean view these treehouses are suspended in mid-air by the oceanfront palm trees that form part of the original regenerative design by Bill Reed and Regenesis Group. The treehouse at the front includes the master bedroom with a hammock net balcony suspended out towards the sea while the annex treehouse at the rear contains the bathroom downstairs and a second bedroom/lounge upstairs, outfitted with daybeds and a desk area.
