Villa Petricor sits within a tropical garden in Tulum

Arched openings create a sense of fluidity inside a holiday home by Mexican studio CO-LAB Design Office, which was designed to encourage occupants to feel connected to the lush surroundings.
Villa Petricor sits on a slender, angled site with tropical vegetation in the beach town of Tulum. The 300-square-metre house is oriented to take advantage of prevailing winds.
Villa Petricor is defined by arched openings
Named after the "earthy scent produced when rain falls on dry soil", the dwelling is me