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SIENNA Village
Location
Las Terrenas, DR
Project type
Eco Village
Size
800 m2
Date
2023
Status
Ongoing Project
Nestled within a nature-centric real estate development in the Lomas of Las Terrenas, SIENNA Village blends a collaborative farm, a traditional restaurant serving local organic cuisine, artisan and creative spaces, and areas dedicated to education and community engagement. This thoughtfully designed space is deeply connected to its territory, integrating seamlessly into the local landscape.
With SIENNA Village, we aim to demonstrate the potential of "low-tech" architecture in creating autonomous, collaborative spaces rooted in harmony with their environment. This approach reduces reliance on budgets and technology, leveraging basic site analysis and simple bioclimatic principles to craft oriented, ventilated, and shaded spaces.
Massive earthen elements define spaces while storing coolness, emphasizing a connection to the fertile ground utilized for permaculture. Meanwhile, the lightweight roof structure engages with the sky, sun, wind, and rain—providing shade, rain protection, and natural ventilation to ensure the comfort of the community.
More than a collection of buildings, SIENNA Village fosters a sense of belonging, inviting people to connect with the earth and each other in a community built around sustainable living.