Architecture Firm Builds Organically Shaped Offices in the Heart of the Mayan Jungle

AZULIK City of Arts Fab Lab in Tulum by Roth Architecture

Nestled outside of Tulum, Mexico— in the heart of the Mayan jungle—Roth Architecture created an organically shaped office and maker space. Using concrete and palm fiber, the pod-like structures embrace their natural surroundings with curves that hug trees or bring their trunks into the interior. In this way, the office and FabLab form an organic hub for the Azulik City of Arts.

Established by Roth, Azulik City of Arts aims to link ancestral traditions with contemporary hospitality, gastronomy, fashion, architecture, and design. By placing its headquarters in Azulik, the firm is bringing its creative reach to the jungle and leading by example.

In fact, the jungle is a big source of inspiration for the structures. “Both the doors and the windows use patterns and shapes that could be reminiscent of tree leaves or insect wings from the jungle,” shares the firm.

The interiors use the same organic forms as the exteriors, with curved built-in desks and shelving. Inside the FabLab, cutting-edge machinery is easily placed thanks to the structure's varying ceiling heights. Additionally, by situating itself in the heart of the jungle, Roth Architecture is immersing its employees in the very nature that will inspire their creativity.

Founded by self-taught architect Eduardo “Roth” Neira, Roth Architecture prides itself on creating designs where nature and its preservation are a priority.

Roth Architecture has built its offices and creative workshop in the heart of the Mayan jungle.

AZULIK City of Arts Fab Lab in Tulum by Roth Architecture

Interior of Fab Lab Outside Tulum at Azulik City of Arts

AZULIK City of Arts Fab Lab in Tulum by Roth Architecture

Located outside of Tulum, Mexico, the designs are inspired by organic forms.

Roth Architecture Inspiration Drawing of Fab Lab at Azulik City of Arts

Interior of Fab Lab Outside Tulum at Azulik City of Arts

AZULIK City of Arts Fab Lab in Tulum by Roth Architecture

These structures are nestled within the Azulik City of Arts, which is founded by Roth.

AZULIK City of Arts Fab Lab in Tulum by Roth Architecture

AZULIK City of Arts Fab Lab in Tulum by Roth Architecture

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Jessica Stewart

Jessica Stewart is a Contributing Writer and Digital Media Specialist for My Modern Met, as well as a curator and art historian. Since 2020, she is also one of the co-hosts of the My Modern Met Top Artist Podcast. She earned her MA in Renaissance Studies from University College London and now lives in Rome, Italy. She cultivated expertise in street art which led to the purchase of her photographic archive by the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia in 2014. When she’s not spending time with her three dogs, she also manages the studio of a successful street artist. In 2013, she authored the book 'Street Art Stories Roma' and most recently contributed to 'Crossroads: A Glimpse Into the Life of Alice Pasquini'. You can follow her adventures online at @romephotoblog.
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