Trinidad Apartments.
Turning the house upside down.
The concept for Trinidad Apartments began with a simple observation: the best views were not available at ground level. Located across the road from the sea in Bonaire, the site had the potential to connect every residence with the coastline — but a conventional layout, with living spaces below and bedrooms above, would have placed the most frequently used areas at the level with the least visibility.
Bedrooms below, living above.
We decided to flip the traditional organization of the house. Bedrooms were positioned on the lower floor, while the kitchen and main living spaces were elevated to the upper level — letting the rooms where residents spend most of their waking hours benefit from the sea views, stronger breezes, and a greater sense of openness.
Key ideas.
Living spaces on top
Kitchen and living areas are elevated to the upper floor, where sea views, breeze, and daylight are strongest.
A shared viewpoint
Across all four residences, the inversion gives every home its own outlook toward the sea rather than reserving it for one unit.
Climate-driven placement
Elevated living areas gain natural ventilation and reduce reliance on air conditioning, while cooler bedrooms sit below.
Sustainability, built in.
Rather than treating sustainability as an additional feature, Trinidad Apartments integrates it into the spatial organization of the project. The placement of each room responds directly to how it is used, when it is occupied, and how it interacts with the climate — placing everyday life where the view is widest, the wind is strongest, and the connection to Bonaire’s landscape is most present.
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