Contemporary

Casa Bajura is a 2,700 sq. ft. architectural compound composed of two independent yet identical villas, each with three bedrooms and en-suite bathrooms, located in Isabela, Puerto Rico, on a quiet local dead-end street with direct beach access. The project is conceived as a space of creative hospitality, where architecture, landscape, and daily life exist in constant dialogue. For those who appreciate architecture and design as a way of life, Casa Bajura is a truly special property. It is a singular architectural piece, designed to be lived in and shared, transcending the definition of a conventional residence. The two villas mirror each other in design, proportion, and spatial logic, reinforcing visual clarity while allowing flexibility of use. Their relationship is articulated through shared circulation, landscaped pathways, and outdoor spaces that create a cohesive yet adaptable living environment, balancing privacy with collective experience. Defined by pure volumes, white surfaces, and the prominent use of breeze blocks, the architecture establishes a strong visual identity while enabling permanent cross-ventilation and filtering daylight into shifting patterns. Light, shade, texture, and natural ventilation are integral to the design, generating a continuous connection between interior and exterior spaces through open corridors, intermediate patios, generous balconies, and double-height areas. Each villa is organized over two levels with a clear and balanced layout designed to maximize versatility, spatial fluidity, and environmental responsiveness. Access is through a covered terrace or balcony that functions as a transitional threshold between outside and inside, immediately introducing the core experience of the home: filtered light, shade, cross-ventilation, and a constant connection to the tropical surroundings. On the first level, an integrated kitchen forms the social heart of the villa, flowing seamlessly into a flexible multi-purpose area that can function as an additional bedroom, family room, studio, or shared living space. This area includes a full en-suite bathroom, allowing it to operate as an independent suite when needed, while floor-to-ceiling folding doors open laterally to dissolve boundaries, enhancing natural light, ventilation, and spatial continuity. The second level accommodates two additional bedrooms per villa, each with its own en-suite bathroom. Each bedroom incorporates an adjacent space defined by floor-to-ceiling glass folding doors, which can be fully opened or closed as desired, functioning as a natural extension of the room for focused work, reading, creative activity, or quiet contemplation. The landscape operates as an essential architectural component, with native and adapted species used to guide circulation, create microclimates, and attract biodiversity. A central reflective pool connects the two villas, enhancing light, views, and spatial continuity. Every element of Casa Bajura, from the breeze blocks to curated furnishings and artworks, reinforces its architectural coherence and modernist coastal aesthetic. Currently operating as a boutique Bed & Breakfast with tourism tax incentives, the property also supports use as a shared beach residence, private coastal compound, or hybrid live-and-rent lifestyle, making Casa Bajura a versatile, site-specific example of contemporary tropical architecture with lasting value.