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A seaside campus shaped by spirit, gathering, and gentle coastal light.
A place where architecture becomes community
open, warm, and deeply connected to the rhythms of Playa Venao.
el sentro del sol is a heart-space,
designed for prayer, hospitality, and shared belonging.
el sentro del sol is a 1,800 sqm community complex
crafted as the center of a growing coastal life.
Set steps from the shoreline of Playa Venao,
the campus brings together five distinct structures:
a synagogue, restaurant, café, guest villas,
and the rabbi’s residence.
The design draws inspiration from coastal simplicity
natural materials, soft palettes, and flowing outdoor corridors
that weave between shaded courtyards and open sky.
Every corner invites gathering:
communal seating beneath palm-filtered light,
quiet pathways connecting moments of prayer and celebration,
and spaces where ocean air becomes part of the architecture.
This is a place built for connection
to light, to nature, and to one another.
A campus where spirituality, hospitality, and daily life
merge into a single living experience.
the process
Community shaped the blueprint.
The layout was built around human interaction
wide paths, shared courtyards, and open thresholds
designed to bring people together naturally.
The coastal environment guided materiality.
Light stone, warm timber, and breathable textures
were chosen to age beautifully in salt air
while maintaining a calm, welcoming tone.
Sacred and social spaces were balanced.
The synagogue holds a quiet center of gravity,
while the restaurant, café, and villas
extend the rhythm of gathering into daily life.
Architecture dissolves into nature.
Soft seating under trees, shaded walkways,
and structures aligned to ocean breezes
create a campus that feels open, fluid,
and anchored in the spirit of Playa Venao.
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