{"id":24469,"date":"2024-03-15T11:38:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T17:38:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/?p=24469"},"modified":"2024-03-15T11:38:34","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T17:38:34","slug":"ikal-space-of-unity-and-spirituality","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.landuum.com\/en\/interventions\/ikal-space-of-unity-and-spirituality\/","title":{"rendered":"Ikal: Space of Unity and Spirituality"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cabrera Arqs invites us to discover<\/span> Ikal: Space of Unity and Spirituality<\/b>, a place where the human spirit meets the vast universe.<\/span><\/em>
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Ikal, <\/span>which in Mayan<\/a><\/span> means \u201cwind\u201d or \u201cspirit\u201d, <\/span>is an architectural sanctuary dedicated to meditation and contemplation of the night sky.<\/b> It is a place for spiritual exploration, a sanctuary where <\/span>individuals can find themselves under the starlight<\/b>. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Baspul elevated observatory.
Ilustration: Cabrera Arqs.<\/p><\/div>\n

Architecturally, it presents itself as a nocturnal observatory<\/b>, a 9-meter diameter chukum cylinder that, during the day, frames the blue skies of the Yucat\u00e1n<\/a> Peninsula and, at night, <\/span>illuminates with stars resembling fireflies dancing in space.<\/b><\/p>\n

The cylinder is carefully shielded by a wrapping of \u201calbarrada\u201d stone<\/b> (low wall of loose stone characteristic of Yucat\u00e1n), arranged in a way that seamlessly integrates with the smooth surface of the chukum. This structure creates a series of slopes that <\/span>connect the architectural space with the surrounding natural environment. <\/b><\/p>\n

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Observatory and vegetation.
Photography: Tamara Uribe<\/p><\/div>\n

The access is marked by a slightly inclined plane that guides visitors after crossing a stone floor. This entrance is framed by an \u201calbarrada\u201d rope that seems to detach from the building envelope, <\/span>creating a visual effect of continuity between the exterior and interior spaces.<\/b><\/p>\n

The design aims to capture space and generate a mystical environment filled with energy. <\/span>The combination of natural materials such as stone and chukum<\/a><\/b>, along with the careful arrangement of starlight, <\/span>creates an environment conducive to contemplation and spiritual connection. <\/b><\/p>\n

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Ikal’s interior.
Photography: Tamara Uribe<\/p><\/div>\n

The presence of the outline of the Cassiopeia constellation planted with Chak\u00e1 trees (Bursera simaruba)<\/b> in the outer circular plaza adds a symbolic and magical element to the space, inviting visitors to explore the <\/span>wonders of the universe while feeling connected to the earth<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

From an aerial perspective, the project resembles an asteroid impact in the Chicxulub crater area<\/b>, reminiscent of the eternal connection between the cosmos and the earth. Its stone floor seems to merge with the ancestral geology of the place, <\/span>symbolizing the continuity of time and the importance of star observation<\/b> throughout human history.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Baspul aerial view.
Ilustration: Cabrera Arqs.<\/p><\/div>\n

The presence of the outline of the Cassiopeia constellation planted with Chak\u00e1 trees (Bursera simaruba) in the outer circular plaza adds a symbolic and magical element to the space, inviting visitors to explore the wonders of the universe.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Ikal is more than a star observatory; It is a portal to the infinite, a place where the human spirit meets the vast universe. <\/span><\/i>This mystical space invites visitors to immerse themselves in contemplation, find inner peace and marvel at the immensity of the cosmos. <\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

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Exterior.
Photography: Tamara Uribe<\/p><\/div>\n

At Ikal, wind and spirit intertwine<\/i><\/b>, creating a timeless sanctuary where the connection between man and the universe is revealed in all its splendor.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

The use of natural materials such as stone and chukum, combined with the arrangement of starlight illumination, creates an environment conducive to spiritual connection and contemplation.<\/span><\/i><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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Starry sky.
Photography: Santiago Heyser<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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