The Asylum office, Mérida

The Asylum, is an oasis in the middle of the city of Mérida, Yucatán. A collaborative project surrounded by natural sounds and scenes, with visual elements that move with the swaying of the wind, blocking contemporary distractions of the city life.

The project was designed under two main parameters: the first one, to unfold the architectural program little by little, generating spatial and visual surprises for the guests upon entering the projects, and the second one, to be a showcase to enjoy nature from arrival, throughout the entire stay, and while leaving the project. The main user is the Arkham team, therefore, leaving the chaos of the city behind and the views towards nature were key when designing it; feel that the office is in the middle of the Yucatan jungle, in a contemplative space, and not in the middle of a city.

The Asylum, more than a project, is a platform to meet incredible people, internal or external to the organization, a collaborative space where ego does not play a role, a stage to co-create with those who trust Arkham their wishes, goals and dreams, in order to achieve ordinary things in an extraordinary way.”