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Playa Vik Jose Ignacio
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ABOUT PLAYA VIK JOSE IGNACIO - in their own words:
A truly remarkable private retreat on the beach in the village of Faro Jose Ignacio, Uruguay, Playa Vik Jose Ignacio merges exceptional design, unrivaled location, friendly and flawless service, endless activities and an unparalled colelction of contemporary Uruguay and international art.Playa Vik Jose Ignacio is a celebration of its majestic setting perched on the most coveted point on the Uruguayan coastline, facing west with sweeping views acr4oss the South Atlantic Ocean and Playa Mansa, also known as the "calm" beach, with a sunset that has been described as the best on the planet.
Location
Playa Vik Jose Ignacio sits on the Mansa beach in the bohemian chic village Jose Ignacio, Uruguay’s renowned enclave with a panoramic view of the beaches, landscape and ocean beyond. Playa Vik is located approximately 12 miles northeast of Punta del Este.Architect
Internationally renowned Uruguayan architect Carlos OttTHE RETREAT "PLAYA VIK JOSE IGNACIO" - This avant-garde beachfront retreat is comprised of:
- "Sultpture"
- "Casas"
- "The Pavillion"
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The focal building at the heart of the reatreat is the central "sculpture" building, boasting an important collection of international and contemporary Uruguayan art throughout. The building’s fifty-five foot inclined façade features a vast sliding wall of glass allowing guests to enjoy the majestic views of Jose Ignacio’s vibrant coastline. The entrance to the sculpture building is a two story curved and inclined glass façade with a monumental sculpted bronze door created by internationally celebrated Uruguayan artist Pablo Atchugarry as a modern interpretation of Ghiberti’s legendary doors at Florence’s Baptistery. The lateral walls and roof of the building are made of double curved titanium panels and rich Patagonian ebony floors are found throughout the expansive indoor and outdoor spaces, blurring the line between interior and exterior as they extend from the living room to the pool terrace. The "Sculpture" includes:
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Each casa has a distinctly unique design and art filled interiors. These casas once again blend the interior and exterior as fully retractable windows lead out to these unique private gardens. Dividing the casitas are large bouganillas that reach for the living roof of very colorful rayitos del sol which cover and sweep across the undulating earth roofscapes of the casa pavilion, creating a striking panorama of natural color. |
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"THE PAVILLION" |
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The space also includes an indoor dining room featuring large glass windows overlooking Playa Mansa and the outdoor barbeque. The outdoor terrace is situated just next to the beach; the epitome of Uruguayan casual dining. |
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SERVICES & AMENITIES |
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POOL SPA ESTANCIA VIK |
Artists and Featured Artwork:
Playa Vik will feature extensive art from the owners collection of leading international and Uruguayan artists. Art and design are central to the interior spaces and will be featured throughout. The Playa will boast works from James Turrell, Zaha Hadid, Anselm Kiefer and Pablo Atchugarry, among many others.Environmental measures:
The project has been designed to maximize the use of nature to heat, cool, ventilate and irrigate. The design has focused on minimizing the need for energy use. The owners are working to reduce energy use at Playa Vik through the extensive use of innovative solar technologies, intelligent energy efficiency systems, as well as collecting and recycling water. All heating is done by radiant heat generated by solar tubes. Fireplaces will also provide additional heat and ambiance when needed. Fresh organic vegetables, eggs, meats and fish will be provided from Estancia Vik.
