Called Su Casa, the property forms part of the Dorado Beach Ritz-Carlton Reserve, which was ravaged by the Caribbean island's deadly Hurricane Maria in 2017.New York studio Champalimaud has transformed a 1920s residence that was destroyed by a hurricane into a luxury holiday home on a resort in Dorado, Puerto Rico.
The design team also wanted to makes the most of its surrounds, which includes greenery, a colourful tiled patio at the entrance and a grand infinity swimming pool that extends towards the Atlantic Ocean.Champalimaud pared back the material palette, transitioning from dark wooden window frames and terracotta flooring to lighter and brighter finishes such as limestone and pale wood.This simple palette continues throughout the interiors, which feature cream-coloured walls and a mix of limestone, black and white tiles, and pale wood flooring.
The studio's main change to the property was enclosing a slender terrace along the front of the house. This now forms a light-filled hallway flanking the large living and dining room.The two levels of Su Casa were originally connected by two exterior staircases. Champalimaud introduced a lift inside so that families could move around more easily.
Five bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms are spread across the two-storey property. Each features large windows and are styled with neutral finishes, bright linens, and hand-woven headboards.Along with some bedrooms on the ground floor is a kids' playroom and movie theatre, featuring pink-painted walls and red furniture. These hues draw on the original pink colour of Livingstone's property.Other areas include a massage room and various outdoor areas that overlook the pool and the ocean. These include a long table covered by a pergola and a sofa that wraps a fire pit.
- Interiors: Champalimaud
- Photos: Emily Andrews
- Words: Qianqian