Total area
~5,460 m² total built area
(42 units × 130 m² each)
≈ 58,700 sq ft
Client
Private Developer
Service
Architectural Design · Masterplanning · BIM Development
Casitas Holbox is a residential development composed of 42 tropical villas, designed to seamlessly integrate with the natural landscape and future hospitality amenities of the Lumina Holbox masterplan. Each unit—
approximately 130 m²
—is crafted as a private retreat immersed in vegetation, natural textures, and warm Caribbean light.
The architecture embraces clean volumes, handcrafted finishes, and wooden lattice screens that filter sunlight while ensuring privacy and passive cooling. With strategically placed openings and deep overhangs, every
home benefits from natural ventilation, shading, and a constant visual dialogue with the surrounding palm forest.
Casitas Holbox forms the residential counterpart to the Lumina Holbox Boutique Hotel, creating a unified vision where hospitality, nature, and community coexist. The project sets the foundation for a long-term,
sustainable development that celebrates the island’s relaxed pace and ecological richness.
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The design process begins with an analysis of Holbox’s climate, soil, and traditional coastal building techniques. Each villa typology was optimized for cross-ventilation, structural efficiency, and privacy between units while
maintaining a cohesive architectural identity .
BIM methodologies played a central role in coordinating structural systems, façade modules, and service networks across all 42 units, ensuring precision and repeatability during construction. Material selection focuses
on durability in a humid coastal environment, using textured concrete, local wood, and natural finishes that age gracefully .
Casitas Holbox is planned as a flexible, future-ready neighborhood—strategically connected to Lumina Holbox—allowing the development to grow into a complete hospitality and residential ecosystem.
