Robert Watcher
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This space truly captures Tulum’s signature boho-chic aesthetic—earthy tones, natural textures, and a seamless blend of elegance and sustainability. A stunning mix of modern yet organic design! 
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Embracing the boho-chic vibes in Tulum, Mexico 🌿✨
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Robert Watcher
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This building also captures the essence of boho-chic that Tulum is known for! The use of natural materials like wood and thatch, combined with its rustic yet refined design, gives it that effortless, laid-back charm. The open-air elements and earthy tones contribute to an organic aesthetic that feels both cozy and stylish—a hallmark of boho-chic. Tulum’s architectural scene thrives on this fusion of sustainability and artistry, making spaces feel harmonious with nature
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
I wonder whether they are by the same architect. I didn’t know a thing about Tulum, Mexico, but the bamboo earthy texture appears to be that of an architect who is now in New Mexico USA.
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
But this is also very elements and minimalistic with the well on the right made of rough stone skin to low stone walls separating farmland from rocks scavenged from the land cleared for crops centuries ago.
But I wonder how many Architects carry the imprinted of the same Mexican center of naturalistic architecture!
Asher
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
It’s an interesting topic and there’s a “Bible” in honor of it.
…and this is their introduction:
“Tulum, once a quiet corner of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is now a highly sought-after tourist destination known for its dreamy beaches, preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city, and vibrant culinary scene. But there’s another factor that has increasingly become synonymous with Tulum: its distinct and influential style, referred to as “Tulum style”.”
…and this is their introduction:
“Tulum, once a quiet corner of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, is now a highly sought-after tourist destination known for its dreamy beaches, preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan port city, and vibrant culinary scene. But there’s another factor that has increasingly become synonymous with Tulum: its distinct and influential style, referred to as “Tulum style”.”
Robert Watcher
Well-known member
We are living in the city center of Tulum. There is a lot of development bumped up against underdeveloped areas. The photo I took this morning at the start of this post contains condominiums.the second a few blocks from our little apartment contains rental lofts.
We haven’t been to the long beach / resort area along the coast, which starts about 6km away from Centro. Not really on out to-do list
What is nice to see are places being built where the jungle is being stripped out specifically only for the actual buildings, and then like this hotel and restaurant —— the amazing bohemian style architecture has created cladding out of wood that wraps around the buildings that will eventually be totally overgrown so that the complex will be indistinguishable from the surrounding jungle. This hotel also contains its own Cenote. And importantly for Anne and I, anyone not staying there is free to come and use their swimming pools or the Cenote, without a minimum on drinks or food.
Anne was brave and climbed up the 4 flights to the roof of one of the domes, to see how this company is applying the technique of integrating modern concrete structures into nature as best as possible.
We haven’t been to the long beach / resort area along the coast, which starts about 6km away from Centro. Not really on out to-do list
What is nice to see are places being built where the jungle is being stripped out specifically only for the actual buildings, and then like this hotel and restaurant —— the amazing bohemian style architecture has created cladding out of wood that wraps around the buildings that will eventually be totally overgrown so that the complex will be indistinguishable from the surrounding jungle. This hotel also contains its own Cenote. And importantly for Anne and I, anyone not staying there is free to come and use their swimming pools or the Cenote, without a minimum on drinks or food.
Anne was brave and climbed up the 4 flights to the roof of one of the domes, to see how this company is applying the technique of integrating modern concrete structures into nature as best as possible.
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Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Can you explain how the city works. Is tgeee some overall advisory group to monitor the new architecture and maintain this connection with nature?
How many different architect produce thus style?
Asher
How many different architect produce thus style?
Asher
Robert Watcher
Well-known member
No idea
I take pictures of interesting content that catches my eye, as I walk around in my travels.That’s about the extent of it. 
Asher Kelman
OPF Owner/Editor-in-Chief
Well, I have not seen such amazing city sights ever before!No idea
Asher
Doug Kerr
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Hi, Rob,
That is all astounding, and marvelous. Thanks so much.
Best regards,
Doug
That is all astounding, and marvelous. Thanks so much.
Best regards,
Doug
Robert Watcher
Well-known member
It’s a refreshing and unique experience for Anne & I as well. We are enjoying it so much that we may return for another short stay in the future, once our two month stint is done.
Robert Watcher
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Thanks Doug
Robert Watcher
Well-known member
Even the concrete condominiums that are being built all through the jungle areas for foreigners to invest in, have bohemian elements —- such as this fantastic entranceway I saw this morning. Apparently there been a massive explosion in development and of foreigners moving here, since the pandemic of 2020. The biggest challenge is the infrastructure is lagging behind the buildings themselves. And of course attempts to make sure sewage and garbage are handles responsibly so as to have minimum impact on the unique ecosystem with the endless jungles and underground Cenotes.
