The name of Villa Petricor in Tulum, Mexico, comes from Spanish and describes the earthy smell produced when rain falls on dry soil, and local construction studio CO-LAB Design Office imagines it as a place of tranquility, mindfulness and reconnection with nature. A monochrome palette of warm gray cement and millstones infuses this two-story building with a deep atmosphere and creates a sculptural canvas. The interaction of light and shadow unfolds gently in the day.Indoor and outdoor spaces are intimately connected, making full use of the lush tropical gardens around it, while minimalist furniture custom-designed by architects and handcrafted by local craftsmen brings a refreshing display of yucca without sacrificing function or sophistication Natural beauty of the Tan Peninsula.

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This three-room house is more striking for its sculptural interior decoration, which appears to have been carved from a single overall volume thanks to the monochrome polished cement walls and the water-polished stone floor painted with mineral pigments and mixed in situ. Layered level variations and built-in concrete furniture such as benches and bedroom platforms, fused with warm gray-toned architectural fabrics, enhance this feeling, creating a continuous, seamless space, while carefully arranged windows and skylights bring ample natural light and verdant views.

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The sculptural feel of the project is further enhanced by a series of arches that adorn the exterior and interior of the house, beginning with a wide arched opening that connects the open living area to the pool deck via a pivoting courtyard door, and a narrower arched opening with windows, doorways and the balusters surrounding it all the way to the master bedroom upstairs. The master bedroom has an arched ceiling.

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The ubiquitous arch shape softens the simple interior space, soft earthy fabrics and a range of furniture and decorations designed and manufactured by the architect, such as a round dining table, characterized by a groove support with legs directly cast on top - marble countertop cut and field machining. OTHER EXAMPLES INCLUDE CONCRETE LAMPS CAST AND DYED IN THE CO-LAB STUDIO ACCORDING TO THE PROJECT COLOR SCHEME, MINIMALIST WOODEN CHAIRS MADE IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL CARPENTERS, AND CUSTOM REVOLVING WINDOWS MADE FROM ROLLED STAINLESS STEEL TUBE FRAMES WITH EMBEDDED FRAMES. Because of such attention to detail, nothing feels inappropriate or superfluous, encouraging the occupants of the house to slow down and marvel at the beauty of the moment.
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