Photography by Kevin Steele, Courtesy of Playa Viva
Architecture and landscape design studio Atelier Nomadic has recently completed a series of bamboo treehouses at Playa Viva, located along the Mexican coastline.
Nomadic Resorts, of which Atelier Nomadic is the dedicated design studio, extended their offerings by creating six bamboo treehouses inspired by the flattened, prismatic bodies of the Mobula Rays that migrate past the properties shore.
Photography courtesy of Playa Viva
The treehouses are perched above the ground surrounded by coconut palms, and overlooking the beach and surf. Each of the treehouses has large roof eaves that act like a big umbrella, providing shade for the strong heat of the sun and protection from heavy rains, while the facade louvers allow for natural cross ventilation.
Photography by Kevin Steele, Courtesy of Playa Viva
Strong Guadua bamboo poles were used for the main structure and roof structure, while the section strips used in the facade louvers and flattened bamboo panels form the ceiling. Phyllostachys Aurea bamboo poles and dowels were used for the wall and facade panels in the annex building, and the flooring is made of sustainably grown local Cumaru timber.
Photography by Kevin Steele, Courtesy of Playa Viva
Each treehouse has been designed with a primary bedroom at the front and an annex treehouse at the rear that contains the bathroom downstairs and a second bedroom/lounge upstairs.
Photography by AVABLU, Courtesy of Playa Viva
At night, the lighting creates a warm glow, highlighting the bamboo structure.
Photography by AVABLU, Courtesy of Playa Viva
Photography by Kevin Steele, Courtesy of Playa Viva
You can watch the following videos to learn more about the design and construction.