the designer

Founded by Joana Gomes and Joshua Beck in 2010 in Tulum, Mexico, CO-LAB is an architecture and design studio that tries to create projects that portray a subtle connection to the natural world.

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.

quote from co-labdesignoffice.com

Casa Areca by CO-LAB