Refogio Bajo Las Hojas is a Mexican hotel located in the city of Campeche, which is recognized as a World Heritage Site for its colonial architecture. Located on the City's Gulf coast, the 220-square-meter hotel is nestled in the historic Guadalupe neighborhood. The project involves converting a family home into a bed and breakfast for local and out-of-town visitors. Designed by local design studio Paolo Sarra and architecture studio Punto Arquitectonico, the interior is filled with local materials, neutral Chukum, wood and palm to define the project.

Occupying a narrow plot just 5 meters wide, the hotel consists of four volumes and interstitial open Spaces. The layout was guided by the lot shape and local regulations that required the retention of the original circulation scheme. The design team believes that the premise of the design is to produce a multi-purpose co-existence space that creates an identity for the project through its materiality. The reception area is located at the front, facing the street. Here, visitors see for the first time the panels of materials used in the project -- bamboo pod wood, wood and palm. As the reception area is primarily intended to welcome visitors, its volume sequence should follow the traditional sequence of the house.

The studio chose materials that are characteristic of the area and have been used throughout the history of the area. Chukum is a natural type of stucco that is used as a lacquer finish, while wood is used for partitions, shutters and furniture. Palm is used for decoration, such as light fixtures, carpets and cushions. Through tone, warmth and texture, each material realizes its function to unify the space. The guest house is located in a two-storey structure next to the swimming pool. Guestrooms are simple and comfortable in design, featuring woven light fixtures and earthy colors.