Aldea del Mar

Cordoba, Colombia

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Aldea del Mar

Cordoba, Colombia

Firm

Espacios Geográficos

Type

Hospitality + Sport › Hotel

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

0 sqft - 1000 sqft

BUDGET

$100K - 500K

Aldea del Mar is a vacation cabin complex located on the Atlantic coast of Colombia, specifically in the Gulf of Morrosquillo, a place known for its calm waters and warm sea. The project stands out for its careful integration with the coastal environment and the efficient use of a plot measuring 200 meters deep by 10 meters wide. The commission began with the renovation of an old cabin that had been on the site for more than 40 years, with the goal of creating a space that could house four families independently while offering common areas to share.

The central premise was to optimize the available space, generating living environments surrounded by tropical vegetation and maintaining a continuous connection with the outdoors. Since the plot offered only one façade facing the sea, the design concentrated the common areas at the front so that all four families could enjoy them. The original cabin was fully renovated: its layout was changed, the roof was raised to create a fresher interior, and the façade was opened with solid wood folding doors. A covered terrace with a rustic pergola was added, along with an open kitchen and a dining area for twenty people—spaces conceived as the heart of family life, where cooking and sharing meals together take center stage.

Behind the main house, four bungalow-style cabins are arranged laterally and consecutively, grouped in pairs and connected by a long corridor along one side of the site. Although these units do not have direct sea views, they were designed to ensure privacy and tranquility. Each cabin can accommodate up to eight people and includes built-in solid wood furniture, a minibar, and a bathroom divided into separate areas, allowing simultaneous and private use. The open corridor, framed by a stone wall, enhances security and intimacy, while the pergola filters natural light and fosters harmonious integration with the tropical vegetation.

Access to the project begins at the rear of the site, where the first 100 meters are covered by native trees and palm groves. Midway through the path, a three-story tower houses complementary services such as water tanks, an electric generator, and a laundry area. Moving forward, a raised walkway leads to the main corridor, where a 20-meter-high oak tree marks the entrance and creates a natural threshold to the complex.

In terms of materiality, the project relies on a neutral palette that highlights the natural beauty of local stone and wood. Construction was carried out by local workers, incorporating traditional techniques that enriched the final result while also strengthening ties with the surrounding community.

Aldea del Mar articulates full and empty volumes to establish a balanced relationship between interior and exterior. From the panoramic opening toward the sea in the social areas to the intimacy of the cabins nestled among tropical gardens, every design decision was intended to enrich the human experience and create a refuge that celebrates community, nature, and the simplicity of living by the sea.

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Aldea del Mar

Cordoba, Colombia

Aldea del Mar

Cordoba, Colombia

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