| Area: | 8,380 m2 |
| Location: | Lobos, Argentina |
| Status: | Concept |
| Collaborator: | RVTR (Paul Raff, Kathy Velikov, Geoff Thun, Colin Ripley) |
Set in the Argentine Pampas, the Jumeirah Culu Culu Polo Resort Hotel spreads over a natural expanse of over 1000 acres. Representing a new era for Argentinean resort property, the luxury estate is the world's first specialized multi-field polo and equestrian estate. Bordering on over 60 hectares of lakes and bird sanctuaries, the facility incorporates a luxury villa resort, spa, restaurants, hotel, clubhouse, and recreational amenities.
This resort development celebrates Argentinean culture and landscape. A series of luxurious suites are set within the hotel complex and connected with a sweeping timber canopy. As a result, boundaries between interior and exterior spaces are rendered less distinct. Each suite has an art display vitrine integrated into its exterior face, so the whole complex is an art gallery promenade set in, and in harmony with, the landscape. The strong horizontal character of the Argentine pampas is emphasized by juxtaposition to the fluid, wing like form of the canopy.