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Located at the island of Culebra, Puerto Rico, the Eco Villas feature an environmental-friendly lodging experience. The site has amazing views to Ensenada Honda and an on-site dock with direct access to Fulladosa Bay. This project aims to enhance its Caribbean context through sustainable tropical design. Photovoltaic panels, rainwater collection, a water pond, cross ventilation, environmental impact reduction are some considerations. A modular concept proposes minimum impact on site, which in turn provides a shortened construction time.

After Hurricane María, the Waterfront Port of Mayagüez Puerto Rico was exposed to high winds, waves, and tidal surge that caused severe damages to the facilities. This forced the US Coast Guard to shut down the pier. Extensive damage and precarious conditions of the Port required significant work to restore it to its pre-event condition and bring it up to code and industry standards. After a broad evaluation, which included multiple studies, the recommendation was to redesign the dock incorporating measures to provide a long-term solution. The objective is to provide protection of essential commercial public services to the Island and reduce the risk of damage in future events.

and staff can feel rejuvenated in their challenging line of work. It is a space that they can be proud of. It features “fun” architecture—soaring shapes and architectural sails that give both residents and staff a place they can all be proud of and look forward to doing life together every day.

The Samaritan Inn’s corporate blue color symbolizing heaven and God’s healing power is incorporated throughout—The Sail at the main entry sets the mood as you enter the compound. A blue brick wainscot wraps around each building and ties the earthtoned campus together. The interior boasts exposed wood trusses with high clerestory glass, allowing light to cascade through the trusses to the stained concrete flooring.

The “Good Samaritan” brick wall in the main lobby displays the names of all “The Good Samaritans” who donated money to make the dream of a people-centric, well-designed homeless shelter a reality. Intersecting with the blue, the firm employed Earth tone reds and tan brick.

The Samaritan Inn is an ongoing development. Phase 1 of the project, which began in May 2015, was completed in 2022. Phase II envisions the addition of a 5,000 square-foot-day care center and a 20,000 square-foot-retail strip. Phase III will see the addition of 45,000-square feet of 50 single female single male units. CCR