XUNAN was born as a contemporary tribute to the ancient Mayan pyramids, reinterpreted through a minimalist and brutalist lens that harmonizes with the jungle. Its name — which means “noble lady” in the Mayan language — symbolizes the bond between the sacred, the natural, and the intimate.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Tulum, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
Lotus Parking was born from a bold vision: to transform the act of parking into a sensorial and aesthetic experience. Inspired by the lotus flower, a symbol of perfection, purity, and rebirth, this project redefines the concept of luxury residential parking, merging nature, advanced technology, and sculptural design into a single work.
Project name
Lotus Parking
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
OVANE is a cabin conceived as an architectural metaphor: a leaf gently resting on a stone. This poetic gesture shapes a refuge immersed in the forest, which transcends habitation to become a sensorial, physical, and emotional experience. The roof, a skate ramp integrated into the architecture.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitectos
Location
USA, Colombia, Mexico
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitectos
Visualization
Veliz Arquitectos
Typology
Residential › Villa
Villa Ayoka is an architectural masterpiece nestled in the heart of Bali's jungle, where lush nature merges with organic, sculptural design. Inspired by the fluid forms of tropical flora and the spiritual connection to the earth, this villa redefines luxury by effortlessly integrating with its surroundings.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana, Luis Yariel
Collaborators
Luis Yariel
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
“Valmara” is not just a cabin or a villa, it is a floating sanctuary that honors the history of ancient vessels, transforming them into a new destination for rest and contemplation. Inspired by the rebirth of ships that once sailed the oceans, this structure elevated on stilts captures the essence of navigation.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
The Zen Village project is an exclusive resort that reinterprets the concept of community in harmony with nature. Designed as a set of interconnected modules, its configuration evokes the essence of an organic village, where each space promotes well-being, connection and serenity.
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel, Resort
This architectural project consists of a one-story house that integrates modern elements inspired by African vernacular architecture, standing out for its sustainable design and harmony with the natural environment.
Project name
Cradle of Mud House
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Tools used
SketchUp, Lumion, Adobe Photoshop
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › House
The cabin simulates, in an abstract way, the structure of an insect or a butterfly, achieving an organic and symbolic composition without being literal. The design explores curved and wavy shapes that reflect the essence of transformation and metamorphosis, integrating into the forest and evoking a sense of connection with nature.
Project name
Villa Pixan Tulum
Architecture firm
Veliz Arquitecto
Location
Tulum Forest, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Principal architect
Jorge Luis Veliz Quintana
Design team
Veliz Arquitecto
Visualization
Veliz Arquitecto
Typology
Residential › Villa
