Hotel Florita 39

Apr 8

Written by Omar Dahabra

Location: Isla Mujeres, Mexico
Year: 2024
Architects: Ápiron
Photography by: Jonatan Smith - AMM

Florita 39 is a project located on Isla Mujeres , in the Mexican Caribbean, an island that fuses the vibrant color palette of Mexico with the intense blue tones of the Caribbean Sea. The project is located on the emblematic Miguel Hidalgo Street, a pedestrian corridor full of life and activity, where a constant flow of people is experienced daily.

The project's program is divided into two parts that aim to complement each other. On the ground floor, we find a commercial space, designed for a restaurant, that maximizes the interior-exterior connection with the avenue. A small hotel with five independent residential units is also planned, divided across the building's three levels.

The façade of the volume features a series of window modules that allow for a fluid integration with the surroundings. On the ground floor, the three modules house the commercial space, and adjacent to these is a more private and recessed entrance, where the door connects to the building's vertical and horizontal circulation, linking the different residential units. The project's circulation opens onto an interior courtyard where a large tree known locally as "Alamo" (Ficus cotinifolia Kunth) has been preserved.

On the top floor, the building features a rooftop with views of Miguel Hidalgo Street and the blue Caribbean Sea that blends into the sky on the horizon. This space allows guests to enjoy the constant flow of people on the street, while elements such as a pool, barbecue area, lounge chair area, and shared bathrooms enhance the use of this amenity. Behind the rooftop is an area designated for the laundry center, where the hotel's linens are handled.

The rooms were designed to create independent spaces that meet the diverse needs of guests within a compact footprint. Each unit features a bedroom, a small kitchenette, a dining area, and a bathroom, all carefully optimized to ensure functionality and comfort. This provides guests with small apartments that meet their daily needs without sacrificing comfort.

The façade stands out for its green hue, achieved through a paste coating its structure, creating a harmonious contrast with the vibrant colors of the area. This color envelops a rigid frame structure with sloping details that create a dynamic interaction between the openings and voids, which permeate both the commercial space and the rooms that open onto the pedestrian avenue. The colors of the windows and wrought iron railings, both in a brown tone, are integrated into the façade, lending warmth to the project.

Inside the project, we find softer, warmer tones, where the beige of the travertine marble floor stands out, blending with the oak wood and white concrete-covered countertops found in the kitchens and bathrooms. Text description by the architects.

Source: www.archdaily.com + www.apiron.mx
Area: 435 m²

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