Striking a harmonious balance between the jungle, beach, and sea, Casa Ohana is a private residence designed by Vertebral in Oaxaca City, Mexico. This 810-square-meter house features nine bedrooms and 70 square meters of open terraces, seamlessly blending the indoors with the captivating natural surroundings.
Utilizing reinforced bare concrete frames and a selection of natural neutral materials, the design showcases an earthy, tropical aesthetic that complements the lush local vegetation and the crashing waves of the nearby ocean.

About Casa Ohana
Immersed in the Lush Jungle: Casa Ohana’s Seamless Embrace
Nestled within the verdant lowlands of Puerto Escondido, Casa Ohana emerges as a captivating sanctuary. Designed by Vertebral in 2023, this private beach house seamlessly integrates with its natural surroundings ? the jungle, the beach, and the sea. A Sinuous Path to Reveal Nature’s Grandeur
A meandering path winds through the dense vegetation, interrupted by a striking planting of Mesquite and Plumbago. Suddenly, a monolithic structure with a floating roof and ample shade comes into view, evoking the illusion of a ship navigating the high winds and seas.
Harmonious Openness and Intimacy
The social area of the house is a vast, elevated platform composed of staggered slabs, capturing panoramic views and the gentle breeze from all angles. Overhead, a light canopy extends, shielding from the summer rains and winter sun. The overlapping of the slo...