lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico

Spa Hacienda Xcanatún: a tranquil retreat by Mérida

 

A tranquil retreat enveloped by endemic vegetation and stone walls, Spa Hacienda Xcanatún designed by Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura sits on the outskirts of Mérida, Mexico. As part of a broader hotel master plan, the spa integrates into the built and natural surroundings with its low form, shaped from regional materials. It features a linear pavilion set on a horizontal foundation to ensure a human scale and provide privacy for the spa’s functions relative to the broader hacienda.

 

Four key elements define the design concept. The metal structure organizes the building, while stone and chukum volumes house the various facilities. The cantilevered slab offers protection from rain and sun, creating a horizontal plane that guides movement between the modules and central patios. Additionally, a wooden blind cylindrical module introduces an organic geometric element that encourages exploration of the interiors.

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
all images by Manolo R. Solís

 

 

Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura embraces nature’s elements

 

Covering a total area of 530 square meters, Spa Hacienda Xcanatún is thoughtfully organized into distinct modules and circulation spaces. Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura’s choice of materials reflects a commitment to low maintenance and harmonious integration with the hacienda’s diverse architectural styles — integrating structural steel, regional stone, marble flooring, flattened chukum, and local woods such as cedar and tzalam wood, complemented by various aluminum and glass elements.

 

Both externally and internally, the architects’ design carefully considers routes and visual experiences, ensuring that each space — be it a volume, terrace, or circulation area — provides relaxing views of the various gardens and hotel’s estate areas.

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
Spa Hacienda Xcanatún forms part of a broader hotel master plan

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
designed by Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
the structure overlooks a pond

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
a tranquil retreat enveloped by endemic vegetation and stone walls

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a low-lying form

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
the spa integrates into the built and natural surroundings

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
shaped from regional materials including stone, steel, and wood

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
Taller Mexicano de Arquitectura’s design carefully considers routes and visual experiences

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the spa dialogues with the hacienda’s diverse architectural styles

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each space embraces views of the outdoors

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stone and chukum volumes house the spa’s various facilities

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
utilizing local woods such as cedar and tzalam

lush vegetation and stone walls enclose taller mexicano de arquitectura's hotel spa in mexico
a wooden blind cylindrical module introduces an organic geometric element

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covering a total area of 530 square meters

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