Ophelia

About the project

Ophelia

An apartment building in Tulum, Quintana Roo (2022).

Ophelia is a residential development in Tulum, Quintana Roo (2022).

Project facts

Ophelia project facts. Data from the Arkham Projects portfolio.
TypeApartment building
LocationTulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Year2022
Built area12,815.73 m²
StatusBuilt
Arkham's scopeArchitecture
DeveloperKelman (its page on the project)
BuilderParmol
Co-authors and collaboratorsEveris (landscape design)
PhotographyManolo Solís

The challenge

The project had to bring together two types of product: apartments designed for long stays and rooms that work more like a hotel. Based on this combination, the layout set out to use the site efficiently, clearly organize the different types of accommodation and create amenities suited to the needs of each user profile. This made it possible to balance private areas, common spaces and services, creating an experience suited both to short-stay guests and to users who stay for longer periods.

The design decision

The amenities were strategically placed as a transition element between the different areas of the project. Rather than working only as complementary services, they became a shared social core that links the different types of accommodation and creates a meeting point for all users.

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