Luum Temple is open-air structure, a bamboo pavilion created by CO-Lab Design Office nestled near the jungles of Tulum in Mexico, for practising yoga.

The temple, in the heart of a conserved area of native jungle in a new residential development called Luum Zama, will host a variety of programs, such as yoga, meditations, workshops and other community gatherings.

CO-LAB Design Office created the open-air structure, chosing Bamboo for its sustainability credentials as well as its ability to resist hurricane forces.
CO-Lab Design Office created the open-air pavilion takes the form of a five sided catenary structure, with sweeping walls made from bamboo, and arched vaults that co-exist in structural dependency. As the breeze passes over the jungle canopy and through the open structure, it animates an interplay of dappled light and shadows that further enhance the ethereal and tranquil quality of the space.

CO-Lab designed the structure with parametric software which allowed the studio to provide the builders with precise attachment points for the structural triangular pattern. Due to the carbon bamboo sequesters during its rapid harvest growth cycle (~8 years), and its high strength to weight ratio, bamboo is a leading sustainable material with amazing potentials. The Bamboo for the project was farmed sustainably in the neighboring Chiapas region. The iconic Luum Temple helps raise awareness for more sustainable ways of developing in the delicate ecology of Tulum and beyond. 
 

Project description by CO-LAB Design Office

Luum Temple is part of the amenities of a new residential development called Luum Zama, in Tulum Mexico. Tulum’s surging popularity has brought a lot of developers seeking to build maximum sellable areas, many of whom clear cut the existing jungle and build over the regulations. In contrast, The Luum Zama development sets aside 50% of its 8 hectare area for the conservation of existing vegetation while also implementing a reforestation program with endemic plants of the region. Luum Zama’s masterplan was also designed by Co-Lab Design Office, who are keen on raising awareness to the urgency of conservation and protection of the natural resources in the area and regulation of the construction.

In the heart of the development, the temple is nestled in a conserved area of native jungle and accessed only by foot, offering a quiet natural setting perfect for reflection and slowing down. Gentle breezes pass through the jungle canopy and the open structure, animating a rich play of dappled light and shadows. The open five sided structure hosts a variety of healing programs including yoga, meditation, workshops and community gatherings.

Inspired by the work of Felix Candela’s catenary reinforced concrete shell work, the project is a five sided catenary structure made from bamboo. The arched vaults support each other, co-existing in structural dependency, serving as a reminder to the community of our interdependence and the accomplishments we can achieve when we work together. Assembled from flat sections of bamboo bent on site, screwed and strapped together, the individual woven bamboo elements work together as one element.

CO-LAB designed the structure with parametric software and worked in close communication with the builders and an engineer specializing in bamboo structures, which allowed the studio to provide the builders with precise angles, controlled measurements and attachment points for the different structural components.

The bamboo arched beams were assembled from flat sections of bamboo bent on site, cold molded on the ground, and then screwed and strapped together to work collectively as one element.

Once the arches were raised they were woven together by a structural triangular pattern and then further bound by two continuous layers of tightly woven bamboo lattice, interlaced in opposite directions for structural stability.

Due to the carbon bamboo sequesters during its rapid harvest growth cycle, and its high strength to weight ratio (particularly when woven together), bamboo is a leading sustainable material with amazing potentials. The structure was designed and calculated to resist hurricane forces. The Bamboo for the project was farmed sustainably in the neighboring Chiapas region. On the exterior, a layer of local Zacate (grass thatch roof) typical of the region protects the structure from the rain and allows the structure to breathe in the humid tropical climate.

Luum Temple is a show case for sustainable development, it combines innovative design and engineering with artisanal building and organic sustainable materials. The project carefully weaves the architectural program with the beauty of the site to create a unique, iconic yet contextual space for the community, and brings to fruition a truly collaborative process between architects, engineers, builders, and owners. We believe that combining modern design techniques with artisanal craftsmanship can have a positive impact on revitalizing some hand craft techniques and lifestyles in danger of disappearing.

The iconic Luum Temple and the Luum Masterplan can help create a greater appreciation and connection to the natural world through design hence encouraging sustainable development. This is crucial all over but particularly in formerly virgin touristic destinations where simplistic and limited local regulations allow well-funded developers to bribe officials, and rapidly exhaust natural resources.

The iconic Luum Temple and the Luum Masterplan helps raise awareness for more sustainable ways of developing in the delicate ecology of Tulum and beyond.
----
El Templo de Luum forma parte de las comodidades de un nuevo desarrollo residencial llamado Luum Zama, en Tulum, México. La creciente popularidad de Tulum ha traído a muchos promotores que buscan construir áreas de máximo beneficio, muchos de los cuales cortan bruscamente la jungla existente y superan las regulaciones. En contraste, el desarrollo de The Luum Zama reserva el 50% de su área de 8 hectáreas para la conservación de la vegetación existente al mismo tiempo que implementa un programa de reforestación con plantas endémicas de la región. El masterplan de Luum Zama también fue diseñado por la Oficina de Diseño de Co-Lab, que están interesados ​​en crear conciencia sobre la urgencia de la conservación y protección de los recursos naturales en el área y la regulación de la construcción.

En el corazón del desarrollo residencial, el templo está ubicado en un área conservada de la selva nativa y solo accesible a pie, ofreciendo un entorno natural tranquilo, perfecto para la reflexión y la pausa. Brisas suaves pasan a través del pabellón y lsuestructura abierta, generando un rico juego de luces y sombras moteadas. La estructura abierta de cinco lados alberga una variedad de programas de salud que incluyen yoga, meditación, talleres y reuniones comunitarias.

Inspirado en el trabajo de las cáscara de hormigón armado en catenaria de Felix Candela, el proyecto es una estructura catenaria de cinco lados hecha de bambú. Las bóvedas arqueadas se apoyan mutuamente, coexistiendo en dependencia estructural, sirviendo como un recordatorio para la comunidad de nuestra interdependencia y los logros que podemos lograr cuando trabajamos juntos. Ensamblados a partir de secciones planas de bambú dobladas en el sitio, atornilladas y atadas juntas, los elementos de bambú tejidos individuales trabajan juntos como un elemento.

CO-LAB diseñó la estructura con software paramétrico y trabajó en estrecha comunicación con los constructores y un ingeniero especializado en estructuras de bambú, lo que permitió al estudio proporcionar a los constructores ángulos precisos, medidas controladas y puntos de fijación para los diferentes componentes estructurales.

Las vigas arqueadas de bambú se ensamblaron a partir de secciones planas de bambú dobladas in situ, moldeadas en frío en el suelo, y luego atornilladas y atadas juntas para trabajar colectivamente como un elemento.

Una vez que se levantaron los arcos, se entrelazaron mediante un patrón triangular estructural y luego se unieron por dos capas continuas de celosía de bambú fuertemente entrelazada en direcciones opuestas para la estabilidad estructural.

Debido a la cantidad de dióxido de carbono que el bambú consume durante su rápido ciclo de crecimiento y su alta relación resistencia / peso (particularmente cuando se entreteje), el bambú es un material sostenible lde referencia con un potencial increíble. La estructura fue diseñada y calculada para resistir las fuerzas de huracanes. El bambú para el proyecto se cultivó de manera sostenible en la vecina región de Chiapas. En el exterior, una capa de zacate local (techo de paja) típico de la región protege la estructura de la lluvia y permite que la estructura respire en el clima tropical húmedo.

Luum Temple es un escaparate para el desarrollo sostenible, combina diseño innovador e ingeniería con construcción artesanal y materiales orgánicos sostenibles. El proyecto teje cuidadosamente el programa arquitectónico con la belleza del sitio para crear un espacio único, icónico pero contextual para la comunidad y lleva a buen término un proceso verdaderamente colaborativo entre arquitectos, ingenieros, constructores y propietarios. Creemos que la combinación de técnicas modernas de diseño con artesanía artesanal puede tener un impacto positivo en la revitalización de algunas técnicas artesanales y estilos de vida en peligro de desaparición.

El emblemático Templo de Luum y el Masterplan de Luum pueden ayudar a crear una mayor apreciación y conexión con el mundo natural a través del diseño, fomentando así el desarrollo sostenible. Esto es crucial en todas partes, pero particularmente en destinos turísticos anteriormente vírgenes donde las regulaciones locales simplistas y limitadas permiten a los desarrolladores bien financiados sobornar a los funcionarios y agotar rápidamente los recursos naturales.

El emblemático Templo de Luum y el Masterplan de Luum ayudan a crear conciencia sobre formas más sostenibles de desarrollo en la delicada ecología de Tulum y más allá.

Read more
Read less

More information

Label
Architects
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Architects Team
Text
Joana Gomes, Joshua Beck, Arturo Garza Espinosa, Rodrigo Arias Lopez, Thalia Velasco, Antonio Quintero, Alberto Avilez.
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Collaborators Colaboradores
Text
Engineering Ingeniería.- ING Esteban Morales
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Client
Text
Luum Zama
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Construction
Text
Arquitectura.Mixta.- Jaime Peña, Javier Creuheras, Arley Osorno, Farut Varon.
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Dates
Text
2019
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Area
Text
250,00 m²
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
Label
Photography
Text
Cesar Bejar, CO-LAB, Pakal & Tonatiuh Egger, (Yogi: Anne-May Meurs)
+ + copy Created with Sketch.
- + copy Created with Sketch.
CO-LAB Collaborative Design Office. Founded by Joana Gomes and Joshua Beck in 2010, CO-LAB is a full service architecture studio located in Tulum, Mexico. Joana Gomes, (Masters Oporto FAUP), has over 12 years of experience in the fields of architecture and urbanism, including 4 years with Winy Maas at MVRDV in Rotterdam, as well as 4 years as Design Director for FR-EE Fernando Romero. Joshua Beck, (M.Arch., UC Berkeley, B.ENVD., CU Boulder), has over 19 years of international experience in the combined fields of architecture, construction and wooden boat building; including 5 years of collaboration with Rem Koolhaas at OMA in Rotterdam and with Michael Kovac in Los Angeles.

Inspired by the natural beauty of the Yucatan, our projects encourage a greater connection to the natural world through design. Embracing sustainable principles, each project carefully weaves the architectural program with the beauty of each site to create unique contextual designs. Locally sourced natural materials and handcrafted finishes render rooms built around views of nature, gentle breezes, light and shadows, to create new compositions and relationships. Seeing beauty in the imperfections of hand crafted finishes and locally sourced natural materials CO-LAB works directly with artisans to create sustainable environments in harmony with their surroundings.
Read more
Published on: September 17, 2019
Cite: "Amazing bamboo yoga pavilion by CO-LAB Design Office" METALOCUS. Accessed
<http://www.metalocus.es/en/news/amazing-bamboo-yoga-pavilion-co-lab-design-office> ISSN 1139-6415
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...
Loading content ...