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Fireplace and Shelves
Fireplace and Shelves
The sand-colored fascia of the roofline allows the palapa to appear more integrated in its environment, as does the stone wall facade, which blends in with the boulders.
The sand-colored fascia of the roofline allows the palapa to appear more integrated in its environment, as does the stone wall facade, which blends in with the boulders.
Nataša Stanaćev and Manu Granados of Stanaćev Granados Arquitectura designed and built this beachfront cabin in Matanzas, a rustic, windswept area of Chile, while they were living in Spain.
Nataša Stanaćev and Manu Granados of Stanaćev Granados Arquitectura designed and built this beachfront cabin in Matanzas, a rustic, windswept area of Chile, while they were living in Spain.
Living Room
Living Room
The palapa roof is a nod to traditional Mexican architecture.
The palapa roof is a nod to traditional Mexican architecture.
Adding life but not clutter, Jacqueline has adorned the RV with lots of greenery; a papaya-print shower curtain echoes the tiny home’s plant life. A woven trash can and wood shelving give the room a chic, organic touch.
Adding life but not clutter, Jacqueline has adorned the RV with lots of greenery; a papaya-print shower curtain echoes the tiny home’s plant life. A woven trash can and wood shelving give the room a chic, organic touch.
The modern palapa nestles into the naturally rocky slope. Vegetation is encouraged to grow over the structure.
The modern palapa nestles into the naturally rocky slope. Vegetation is encouraged to grow over the structure.
In the Pacana Suite, modern European influences are replicated in the clean lines and exquisite detailing.
In the Pacana Suite, modern European influences are replicated in the clean lines and exquisite detailing.
Floor plan of Palapa Concreta by Lasala & Lasala
Floor plan of Palapa Concreta by Lasala & Lasala
After finding paradise on a Hawaiian papaya farm, filmmaker Jess Bianchi and jewelry designer Malia Grace Mau tapped San Francisco artist Jay Nelson to design and build their dream home in just five weeks. Located just one block from the beach, the home takes inspiration from laid-back surf shacks and is mainly built with reclaimed wood.
After finding paradise on a Hawaiian papaya farm, filmmaker Jess Bianchi and jewelry designer Malia Grace Mau tapped San Francisco artist Jay Nelson to design and build their dream home in just five weeks. Located just one block from the beach, the home takes inspiration from laid-back surf shacks and is mainly built with reclaimed wood.
In a nod to the local vernacular, the palapa-style roof is covered in dried palm leaves. The thatched roof cover also helps deflect solar heat gain and aid in thermal insulation.
In a nod to the local vernacular, the palapa-style roof is covered in dried palm leaves. The thatched roof cover also helps deflect solar heat gain and aid in thermal insulation.
On the premises, the Matajas have 48KW solar, four Tesla battery packs, and two 10,000 gallon water tanks—allowing them to be fully off-grid when necessary.
On the premises, the Matajas have 48KW solar, four Tesla battery packs, and two 10,000 gallon water tanks—allowing them to be fully off-grid when necessary.
Casalgrande Padana’s Macro pattern
Casalgrande Padana’s Macro pattern
The entire Marimekko team was dressed in the collection’s pajama sets for the week. The company’s global PR manager, Lauri Sallantaus, models one of the colorways while I break the fourth wall in the least tasteful way.
The entire Marimekko team was dressed in the collection’s pajama sets for the week. The company’s global PR manager, Lauri Sallantaus, models one of the colorways while I break the fourth wall in the least tasteful way.
When homeowners Bata and Rose Mataja first came across the 32 acres of raw land, Bata was decidedly undaunted by the idea of building a home in the remote, undeveloped setting. “I was too ignorant to know better, and not afraid of challenges,” he says.
When homeowners Bata and Rose Mataja first came across the 32 acres of raw land, Bata was decidedly undaunted by the idea of building a home in the remote, undeveloped setting. “I was too ignorant to know better, and not afraid of challenges,” he says.
Palapa
Palapa
Masaya Lounge Chair in black leather & sustainably sourced Royal Mahogany. Masaya & Co. combines artisanal techniques with contemporary designs to make handmade furniture from sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods. Masaya & Co. pledges to plant 100 trees for every product sold.
Masaya Lounge Chair in black leather & sustainably sourced Royal Mahogany. Masaya & Co. combines artisanal techniques with contemporary designs to make handmade furniture from sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods. Masaya & Co. pledges to plant 100 trees for every product sold.
Palapa
Palapa
Masaya Arm Chair in handwoven indigo chess weave & sustainably sourced Rosita Walnut. Masaya & Co. combines artisanal techniques with contemporary designs to make handmade furniture from sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods. Masaya & Co. pledges to plant 100 trees for every product sold.
Masaya Arm Chair in handwoven indigo chess weave & sustainably sourced Rosita Walnut. Masaya & Co. combines artisanal techniques with contemporary designs to make handmade furniture from sustainably sourced tropical hardwoods. Masaya & Co. pledges to plant 100 trees for every product sold.
A <i>palapa</i>, or palm-leaf thatched roof, extends to the ground at a Oaxacan beach house designed for artist Deborah Castillo by her longtime friend, architect Ana Lasala. The roof provides partial enclosure of the otherwise largely open ground floor. Upstairs, a broad balcony overlooks the lush setting. “I wanted to be in touch with the jungle and nature,” says Deborah.
palapa
"Panama" by Michele Rondelli
"Panama" by Michele Rondelli
"Panama" by Michele Rondelli
"Panama" by Michele Rondelli
The art of the palapa, early in construction.
The art of the palapa, early in construction.
Ocean view from the palapa
Ocean view from the palapa
The kitchen and grand palapa come alive at dusk.
The kitchen and grand palapa come alive at dusk.
IKEA Abelvär headboard with a Bemz cover in Steel Blue Panama Cotton. Bemz bedspread in Verdigris Brera Lino by Designers Guild. Bemz Loose Fit Urban bedskirt in Duck Egg Brera Lino by Designers Guild. IKEA Stocksund bench with a Bemz cover in Zinc Grey Betula. Bemz cushion covers in Tea Green Panama Cotton, Ivy Panama Cotton and Mineral Blue Tegnér Melange.
IKEA Abelvär headboard with a Bemz cover in Steel Blue Panama Cotton. Bemz bedspread in Verdigris Brera Lino by Designers Guild. Bemz Loose Fit Urban bedskirt in Duck Egg Brera Lino by Designers Guild. IKEA Stocksund bench with a Bemz cover in Zinc Grey Betula. Bemz cushion covers in Tea Green Panama Cotton, Ivy Panama Cotton and Mineral Blue Tegnér Melange.
IKEA Abelvär headboard with a Bemz cover in Steel Blue Panama Cotton. Bemz bedspread in Verdigris Brera Lino by Designers Guild. Bemz Loose Fit Urban bedskirt in Duck Egg Brera Lino by Designers Guild. IKEA Stocksund bench with a Bemz cover in Zinc Grey Betula. Bemz cushion covers in Tea Green Panama Cotton, Ivy Panama Cotton and Mineral Blue Tegnér Melange.
IKEA Abelvär headboard with a Bemz cover in Steel Blue Panama Cotton. Bemz bedspread in Verdigris Brera Lino by Designers Guild. Bemz Loose Fit Urban bedskirt in Duck Egg Brera Lino by Designers Guild. IKEA Stocksund bench with a Bemz cover in Zinc Grey Betula. Bemz cushion covers in Tea Green Panama Cotton, Ivy Panama Cotton and Mineral Blue Tegnér Melange.
Cocooned by the jungles along the Mexican Caribbean coast, Papaya Playa Project offers the best of both forest and sea. The design of this eco-friendly resort hotel uses “Chukum”, a traditional Mayan building technique that keeps interiors cool.
Cocooned by the jungles along the Mexican Caribbean coast, Papaya Playa Project offers the best of both forest and sea. The design of this eco-friendly resort hotel uses “Chukum”, a traditional Mayan building technique that keeps interiors cool.
Palapa at Casa Tau Punta Mita
Palapa at Casa Tau Punta Mita
Pool and Palapa View at Casa Tau
Pool and Palapa View at Casa Tau
Biomuseo in Panama City, designed by Frank Gehry
Biomuseo in Panama City, designed by Frank Gehry
Main Palapa Kitchen & Living Area
Main Palapa Kitchen & Living Area
Outdoor Connection - Casita to Indoor Palapa
Outdoor Connection - Casita to Indoor Palapa
Cutting through the Panama Canal, circa 1916.
Cutting through the Panama Canal, circa 1916.
loft tub perfectly positioned in the palapa roof
loft tub perfectly positioned in the palapa roof
Mid-century Blue with Brass Panama Weave grill
Mid-century Blue with Brass Panama Weave grill

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