The spaces we inhabit shape our emotions, more or less consciously, and as designers, we have the power to convey different sensations through the intentional choices of proportions, textures, and colors for each of them.
The Peninsula project in Buenaventura (our Panama beach house design) is born with the vocation of being a refuge from the bustling city surrounded by nature. Through the balance between minimalism and the warmth provided by wood and earthy tones, this house becomes an experience of relaxation. An emotional break. A connection with nature.
The white tones unify the spaces. They are creating spatial continuity that is constantly invaded by vegetation and nature, framed through its large windows. This visual journey through the interior of the house will be marked at the same time by different milestones generated by a carefully selected collection of furniture and lighting. Key pieces we will discuss later, focusing specifically on the living room space.
From the entrance of the house, there is an open view into the living room, whose focal point will be the Bocci lamps, Series 21. They are hanging from the ceiling like porcelain barnacles suspended in space.
Bocci’s Series 21 is a collection of suspension lamps inspired by the sporadic and somewhat discordant arrangement of barnacles on a rocky surface. This lamp is designed to be arranged individually or in groups, creating a complex sculptural ensemble that diffuses light in the space. For this project, a total of seven pendant lamps were arranged at different heights, hanging from a carefully modulated ceiling. Look at the picture.
Fotografía: Karen Moreno
In this ensemble bathed in Bocci lamps, we find the masterpiece of the house’s decoration: the Minotti Sunray sofa. Through this piece, Sunray designs an atmosphere where exquisite design and carefully studied comfort come together. It creates an intimate and relaxing environment. With its enveloping design, Sunray takes inspiration from the desire to design situations that convey a sense of intimacy and relaxation, aligned with the concept of outdoor living that imitates the comfort and beauty of indoor decoration solutions. It become a key piece for our Panama beach house design. In this house the line between the interior and the exterior blurs.
Look at the sofa on the video. The system juxtaposes can be made from different shapes and materials. That adds a dynamism and versatility to the space. Its airy surface of natural teak wood defines its horizontal line, while the curved back with interlaced cords gives it a dynamic appeal. I personally love it.
Fotografías: Karen Moreno
The artworks chosen by the house owner bring hints of color to the project’s neutral color palette, contrasting with the furniture and lighting. Each piece, in its individuality, harmoniously contributes to the whole to transform this residence into an oasis where one can take refuge from the busy life of the capital of Panama city, surrounded by nature.
In the first photograph below, we find a colorful piece by the Salvadoran visual artist Boris Ciudad Real. In the second, a diptych by Mayi Carles filled with magic and fantasy.
Fotografía: Karen Moreno. Obra de arte: Boris Ciudad Real
Fotografía: Karen Moreno. Obra de arte: Mayi Carles
