Dream Inn
San Juan, Puerto Rico - 2014
A family of long-time Ocean Park residents took on the task of constructing a thirteen (13) room guesthouse, oriented to the family and group traveling market.
Located on McLeary Street, the principal artery bordering this coastal / capital sector, the Inn is conveniently located between the tourist zones of El Condado and Isla Verde (with it’s international airport) – where eateries abound and public transportation is close by. It is also privileged with proximity to a superb beach, only a three (3) minute walk thru the San Juan’s premier residential community.
The tropical modern-minimalist architectural design, emphasizes surface textures and artisan craftsmanship. The frontal and East facing facades – with its red -tinted concrete referencing traditional architectural filigrees - act as permeable membranes that filter air and sunlight and at the same time buffers outside sound. This delicate geometry - reduced to simple pre-cast concrete members following a calculated pattern - creates an interesting light and shadow interchange.
The rooms are efficiently accommodated on two (2) main levels oriented to the north and south sides. They are equally separated by a central corridor that allow natural lighting and ventilation to enter the structure. All levels are reachable by way of a carefully articulated stair and accessible by elevator.
The key perimeter patios are defined by exposed-textured concrete walls and become sensible extensions of the interior areas, a linear pool enhances the rear terrace. The roof terrace serves as a sundeck and a semi-covered observatory for attractive views of the mountains (to the southeast), the beach (to the north) and the rest of the low-density neighborhood.
Environmentally responsible building technologies have been implemented, such as rainwater collection/distribution system, vacuum-tube solar water heater and LED lighting.
![]() Southwest Façade | ![]() Site Plan |
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![]() Main Level | ![]() Level 2 & 3 |
![]() Roof | ![]() Section |
![]() South Façade | ![]() East Façade |
![]() North Façade | ![]() West Façade |
![]() Axonometric | ![]() Façade Diagram |
![]() View in Context | ![]() Front View |
![]() Façade Detail | ![]() View from Street |
![]() Façade Detail | ![]() Parking |
![]() Back Facade | ![]() North Façade & Pool |
![]() Pool | ![]() Pool |
![]() Pool & Back Facade | ![]() Lobby |
![]() Lobby | ![]() Lobby |
![]() Fountain & Stairs | ![]() Fountain & Stairs |
![]() Fountain & Stairs | ![]() Stairs |
![]() Elevator | ![]() Elevator & Entrance |
![]() Lobby & Elevator | ![]() Stairs at Second Floor |
![]() Stairs & Jakob Mesh | ![]() Stairs |
![]() Lamps | ![]() Bedroom |
![]() Bedroom | ![]() Bedroom |
![]() Bedroom | ![]() Bathroom |
![]() Balcony & Brise Soleil | ![]() View from Balcony |
![]() Stairs & Jakob Mesh | ![]() Stairs to Roof |