The Wave
What roots a beachfront residence in its place?
This cluster of 36 apartments set on a secluded beachfront on the Philippines’ Siargao Island emerges from the forms of the surrounding landscape. Taking inspiration from ocean waves, the apartments are arranged in an arching building that recalls a swell, opening unimpeded views from each of the units over the water beyond.
Location
Siargao, Philippines
Research Areas Regenerative Health
Typology Hospitality
Size
Small
4,139 sq. m.
Status Complete
Project Team Carlos ArnaizXiao TanQueenie Xu
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The roofs of each home vault upwards from the balcony, creating an undulating rhythm that carries across the entire complex. Designed using parametric design tools to optimize airflow, shading, and views, the form integrates seamlessly with the site. A balance of lively communal spaces, secluded coastal gardens, and private terraces creates a richly varied experience, while distributive networks of amenities connect residents to shared resources and public areas.
At the center of the arch, an open-air lounge offers a place where residents get together, enjoy a drink at a sunken bar, or take a swim in a multi-level pool. This lounge is anchored by a beach-side restaurant that sits at the crest of the arch, where it commands sweeping views over the Pacific.
Rooted in place
The building itself is made from natural materials chosen to bring guests close to the land while conserving energy and supporting regenerative health through biophilic connections and passive cooling. The residences are perched on cast-in-place concrete plinths that host communal spaces and elevate the homes above sea-level. Each residence is clad in hand-milled coconut husks harvested from the island, deepening the connection between the building and the surroundings and embodying the principles of metabolic architecture.
