Jumeirah Culu Culu Polo Resort, Onyx Villas

Area:	808 m2
Location:	Lobos, Argentina
Status:	In Progress
Collaborator:	RVTR

Set in the Argentine Pampas, the Culu Culu Polo Resort spreads over a natural expanse of over 1200 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.

The development of the Culu Culu Onyx Villas celebrates the culture of Polo and Argentine lifestyle. A series of 24 luxurious villas are set around one of eight polo fields within the Culu Culu resort complex. To interconnect the culture between sport and lifestyle, the architecture treats both elements within a single composition. As a result, boundaries between interior and exterior spaces are made less distinct. Sculpted platforms extend from the residences to provide an elevated outdoor room for entertainment and uninterrupted views of polo matches. Integrated glass media walls accommodate surfaces for art installations and interactive video. The strong horizontal character of the Argentine pampas is emphasized through fluid elements such as waterfalls, horse troughs and salt pools. As extensions of landscape these features complement the movement and whispering sound of field grasses. Inspired by Argentina's natural landscape, the architecture is highly textural, light, and free flowing.