Tulum Treehouse

Architecture: CO-LAB Interiors: Annabell Kutucu + CO-LAB Photos: Brechenmacher & Baumann Photography

Situated between tropical jungle and the Caribbean coastline on Tulum’s vibrant, hectic Beach Road, the Treehouse is a cultural beacon of the once-sleepy village in the midst of rapid transformation. Tulum Treehouse encompasses five guest rooms, an open-air restaurant, a working studio with an outdoor ceramics kiln, and a shop by Xinú, the Mexican botanical perfumery. Windows open to outdoor dining areas, and a massive 20-person rooftop dining table looks out onto spectacular views of the jungle. Our makers come from very different backgrounds but are united in their commitment to using local, organic, sustainable materials whenever possible for the creation of a uniquely beautiful and welcoming collaborative space. Locally sourced Tzalam wood contrasts throughout the house with polished white cement. Light and air flow through tranquil rooms appointed with local textiles and ceramics, Oaxacan rugs, and bespoke furnishings by Mexican artisans. Like the Marrakesh Medina or South Beach in the '80s, today’s Tulum is a place of chaos, promise, and potential. At its creative heart is the Treehouse, where weekly talks, musical performances, craft workshops, ecological seminars, and artists residencies draw inspiration from the rich culture of the Yucatán and nurture a dynamic conversation about the future of Tulum.