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STUDIO LIMEL

ON-SITE & VIRTUAL

FULL SERVICE DESIGN  ·  In Progress

—   RINCON, PUERTO RICO

Designed with the island in mind.

Rincón has a climate that is breathtaking and demanding in equal measure. The humidity, salty air, intense sun, and tropical storms are all forces that have a way of exposing every shortcut or every imported material chosen for how it looks rather than how it performs.

 

This project starts from a different premise... What materials and design choices actually thrive here?

Waves on beach representative of Rincon, Puerto Rico, the location of the interior design studio, Studio Limel, Interior Design and Decorating
—   DESIGN PHILOSOPHY

A home designed to 
belong to the island, not fight it.

01

Climate-first material selectioN

Every material was evaluated for its resistance to humidity, salt air, heat, and UV exposure before aesthetics were considered. In a climate that exposes every shortcut, the material specification is where good design either holds or fails.

02

Built-in over bought

Freestanding furniture can swell, corrode, and need replacing in a tropical environment. What is integrated into the structure behaves as part of the building. Concrete built-in elements are thermally stable, moisture resistant, and unaffected by the conditions that compromise freestanding pieces over time.

03

Storage as architecture

Built-in seating, dining benches, and kitchen cabinetry integrate storage directly into the architectural elements so the space is always organized without effort.

04

Permanence as a design choice

Built-in concrete does not scratch, warp, or need replacing. It does not age out of style or show wear the way furniture does. In a home built for the long term, these pieces will outlast everything around them.

Ready to begin?

Every project begins with a conversation.

ON-SITE PUERTO RICO

E-DESIGN WORLDWIDE

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