Earlier this month I was in Punta Mita Mexico to install the principle rooms in our clients tropical resort home. We had designed the beautiful exterior living spaces a couple of years ago. The architectural style of the home is Balinese , with the main living space open on two sides and covered by a generous palapa roof. Furnishing this gathering space, we elected to use a mix of outdoor lounge furniture facilitating a very casual lifestyle, that does not distinguish between indoor and out. All of the fabrics, materials and even the floor lamps are 'weather + water resistant'. The various furniture styles, art and artifacts give the space a sophisticated curated feel, belying it's practicality.
Patricia Urquiola Crinoline chairs recall the design of classic rattan peacock chairs, and provide a delicate screen against the adjacent garden room, defining the sitting area.
This proved to be one of our more dramatic installations. With hurricane Jova making it's way toward us and reports of severe weather expected; we had to clear the rooms shortly after they were complete. I took a couple of record photos (here) and hoped for the best as we headed to the airport. Fortunately Jova did not pack the predicted punch, + we'll complete our install later this winter; in what will be more typically perfect weather conditions.
