Jungle Retreat Architecture in Mexico - V-Houses by Heinz Legler

Located near the fishing village of Yelapa in tropical Mexico, architect Heinz Legler has completed a stunning jungle retreat called V-Houses. The architecture name is derived from its shapes.

Originally, the project started only as a personal hideaway, but it ended up construction an hotel in a 5 acre area, with infinity pool, spa, restaurants, yoga hut and 8 guest rooms.

This year they expanded their hotel with V-Houses, 5 units with 3 units for hotel staff, 2 for guests, a kitchen and a shared bathroom. This three tower-houses have a particular structure, raising from a small concrete foundation as you can see on the construction pictures. The V Houses are made out of steel, plywood and red corrugated iron roofs.

Architect: Heinz Legler, h5@been-seen.com
Location: Yelapa, Mexico
Client: Verana, Hotel&Spa
Construction year: 2007
Constructed Area: 5 x 1 sqm
Interior Area: 92 sqm
Budget: USD$79,000
Photographs: Martin Kunz