Located in Montezuma, Puntarenas, Costa Rica, surrounded by tropical nature and known for its mysticism and magical realism described by García Márquez, the Nya hotel emerges as a product of the recovery of abandoned hotel structures.

Nya hides within this tropical forest, revealing itself as visitors move through its various architectural components. The reception, resembling a white prism, captures the attention of users, guiding them into the space of the project. The restaurant and yoga deck quickly become two of the most important structures.

The restaurant is undoubtedly the most iconic architectural element of the project. In addition to its sustainable use of an existing structure, it features a large roof subtly supported by metallic elements that resemble tree trunks and branches, creating an expansive open area without columns or structural elements in sight. This open space seamlessly merges with a circular geometry that contains the bar, without interrupting the main volume. The roof, along with climbing plants, provides necessary protection from sunlight and prevents heat from entering the project. Thermal insulation is also used on the roof surface, and the design ensures constant natural ventilation.

The yoga deck maintains the intention of a cover without structural elements. However, great care was taken in its design to not detract from the image created by the restaurant.

Thus, through these architectural objects and their varying intentions, combined with the mysticism of Montezuma, the project becomes a deeply native one, filled with welcoming and comfortable elements