ALHELI CABANA
Culebra, PR 2016

ALHELI CABANA

785 ft2 (73 m2)

Two guest cabins have been designed as part of a residence on the island of Culebra. Each cabin features one bedroom and a small pool with views of the sea. One is oriented toward Cayo Luis Peña to the west, while the other faces Vieques Island to the southwest. One of the cabins, already built, is situated on the hillside, offering stunning views of the sunset. Simplicity and attention to detail come together to frame the natural landscape of the sea and the vegetation typical of a dry tropical climate. An architectural cube appears to float above the rugged terrain, opening toward the sea with a reflecting pool built over a rainwater storage cistern.

Architectural Team
Gabriel Cruz, José Luis Castro
Structural Engineering
Fernando Cortés & Associates
Electrical Engineering
Carlos J. Requena, PE
Mechanical Engineering
Jorge Torres Scandali
Contractor
Aireko Construction
Client
Recko Builders