Hormiga民宿，墨西哥/缺憾之美-卓美

跟许多项目一样，Hormiga民宿如今的样貌跟一开始的概念大不相同。原业主将房屋打造成更为普遍的金塔纳罗奥风格，现业主Sofia和Jose对摩洛哥美学情有独钟，对房屋进行了彻底的改造。他们喜欢高墙、古老的门、手工元素和精美的简约风格，这影响了他们对Hormiga民宿的诉求，他们希望在民宿中融入梅里达和其他拉美城市的元素，例如西班牙殖民建筑、灰泥饰面厚墙、木制支撑梁、中央庭院以及精简装饰。

Like many design projects, the initial concept for Casa Hormiga was much different than it looks today. The original plan by the previous owners was for a more generic Quintana Roo feeling, which was drastically modified after the current property owners, Sofia and Jose, visited Morocco and swooned over the region’s aesthetic. They loved the high walls, ancient doors, handmade elements and the beautifully executed simplicity. This influenced their new vision for Casa Hormiga, as well as similar elements that are seen in Mérida and other Latin American cities such as Spanish colonial architecture, thick walls with stucco finish, wooden support beams, central courtyards, little or no decoration.

▼项目外观，external view of the project © Hotel Hormiga

▼庭院概览，general view of the courtyard © Hotel Hormiga

▼摩洛哥风格的高墙，Moroccan style high walls © Hotel Hormiga

设计团队了解了Sofia和Jose的诉求并将其变为现实。2020年疫情来袭、世界停滞不前，该项目也随之停顿，直到生活恢复正常，设计团队便着手将重点放在房屋周围和巴拉卡尔镇茂密的自然环境上，这是Hormiga民宿一直以来的设计重点。巴拉卡尔是一片丛林，代表生活的美丽与艰辛。Sofia、Jose和TallerMid51设计团队认为他们能够抓住这一精髓，并将其融入Hormiga民宿的整体设计中。

The architects were able to understand Sofia and Jose’s vision and bring it to life. When the pandemic hit in 2020 and the world was put on pause, the team had an immense opportunity to let the project settle and then, when life came back to normal, they knew exactly where their focus needed to be. Extreme attention to the dense nature that surrounds the property and the town of Bacalar was, and still is, the main priority of Casa Hormiga’s design. Bacalar is a jungle and is representative of both the beauty and difficulties of life; Sofia, Jose and the team at TallerMid51 feel they were able to grab that essence and incorporate it into the overall design of Casa Hormiga.

▼从庭院望向建筑，view to the building from the courtyard © Hotel Hormiga

▼植物环绕建筑，plants surround the building © Hotel Hormiga

▼庭院泳池，swimming pool in the courtyard © Hotel Hormiga

房屋的室内设计体现了更高的概念：缺憾之美。其灵感来自摩洛哥，融合了手工艺美学，每件工艺品都具有独特的个性。这一概念还与日本侘寂美学有关，是贯穿Hormiga民宿设计的关键方面。民宿邀请客人自由地探索自我，使他们真正处在自我接纳的旅程中。按照同样的思路，设计团队与采取可持续公平交易方式的墨西哥工匠合作，应用瓦哈卡编织、瓜达拉哈拉家具、当地陶土、当地可持续木材、传统玛雅木工以及来自当地古董商的再生木材。民宿各处都有古董家具、门和物品，这些物品呈现出过去的品质，它们自然老化的美与Hormiga民宿的理念产生共鸣。

The interior design of the property represents a higher concept: the beauty of imperfection. It takes inspiration from Morocco by incorporating handmade artisanal objects and aesthetics each that have their own personality. This concept also ties to the Japanese wabi-sabi philosophy and is a key aspect of Casa Hormiga’s overall mission. They invite guests to be free and explore themselves as they truly are in a journey of self-acceptance. Following the same line, the team worked with several Mexican artisans with a sustainable fair trade approach: Oaxaca weaving, Guadalajara furniture, local clay pottery, local sustainable woods, traditional Mayan woodworkers and reclaimed wood worked with local antiquarians. You can also find antique furniture, doors and objects throughout the property. The presence of past quality rings true in many of these objects and their naturally aged aesthetic resonates with Casa Hormiga’s philosophy.

▼古董门，antique doors © Hotel Hormiga

▼半开放的公共空间，semi-open public space © Hotel Hormiga

▼餐厅，restaurant © Hotel Hormiga

整个民宿的设施也具备同样的理念：素食、公平交易以及当地手工制作。从洗发水到spa精油，每一件产品都经过仔细挑选，从而保证纯净度。所有床单、床垫、枕头和被套均具有顶级的天然品质，并且极力避免使用一次性塑料和合成织物或材料。

The same care was taken to the amenities throughout the property: vegan, fair trade and handmade by locals. From shampoo to the essential oils found at the “Casa Ritual” spa, every product went through a detailed selection process to guarantee pureness. Top natural quality is also found in all of the linen, mattresses, pillows and covers and there is a strong effort to avoid single use plastic and synthetic fabrics and/or materials.

Hormiga民宿于2020年8月开业，随着游客增长，它计划扩大规模，进一步发展独特的产品和设计元素。

Casa Hormiga opened in August of 2020 and plans to expand, further developing unique offerings and design elements as Bacalar begins to attract more and more travelers.