Beachfront villa in Mexico by Specht Harpman

This luxury villa situated on a narrow site on a protect bay in Tulum, Mexico which has a modern open space plan and surrounded by coconut palms and sea view to immerse the occupants in the range of environments that the site offers.

Architects: Specht Harpman
Design team: Scott Spetch, Louise Harpman, Brett Wolfe
Photography: Taggart Sorensen

Follow the architects: A narrow path brings visitors through dense vegetation to a large living / dining / kitchen space that is fully open to the beach beyond. Four bedrooms, above and adjacent to this space, can also be fully opened to the exterior. The transparency of the house allows prevailing winds to flow through and provide cooling while maximizing views of the site.

The house is powered by a photovoltaic canopy that shades a large rooftop terrace. This terrace also collects rainwater that is filtered and stored for use. Other roof areas are planted with native species that provide insulation and screening. All waste is processed through a digester and artificial wetlands system. Casa Xixim is an ecoluxe, grid-tied, net-neutral house that works in harmony with its surroundings.

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