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At the center of everything—the thick
tangle of jungle, the watery panorama, and
the warm hospitality, which includes fresh
Mexican cuisine prepared by the villa's
fabulous house chef—is Casa Bautista's
focus on sustainability by way of its clean
energy supply. In prioritizing the use of
solar and wind power, the project greatly
minimizes its environmental footprint. The
climate inside the building, meanwhile,
remains temperate and pleasant, with the
efficient use of blinds helping regulate
temperature and ventilation.
Created under the auspices of Pueblo del
Sol, a project dedicated to humanitarian
transformation whose mission is to build
a new world together with the indigenous
communities of Oaxaca, Casa Bautista is,
in addition to cultivating a self-contained
world of its own, doing a world of good as
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designated construction area, for example,
and any plants that are removed must be
replaced. In seamlessly blending the
building within the natural context, the villa
allows for an immersive engagement with
nature and, crucially, nurture.
This is accomplished most strikingly in the
ways in which the villa opens itself to the
exterior via elaborate glass openings. Rich
wood louvred doors throughout create
links to breezy terraces and tzalam wood
pergolas offering shade from which to soak
in the sublime sea air and ocean views
framed by lush jungle. Conversely, they
can close off the interior for more seclusion.
Decoration is used sparingly. Highlighting
natural materials and textures, the villa's
interior focuses on furthering its connection
with the outdoors via spaces that are warm,
minimal, and neutrally toned for a sense
of calm.
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