Luum Temple is a bamboo pavilion for practising yoga nestled in the jungles of Tulum, designed by local studio CO-Lab Design Office.
The pavilion at the Luum Zamá development in Tulum, Mexico, will host a variety of programs, such as yoga, meditations, workshops and other community gatherings.

CO-LAB Design Office created the open-air structure in the beach town with bamboo that was farmed sustainably in the neighbouring Mexican state of Chiapa. Bamboo was chosen for its sustainability credentials as well as its ability to resist hurricane forces.
Flat sections of bamboo beams were bent on-site, and then screwed and strapped together to create the pavilion.

The design is completely symmetrical, with five catenary arches that support each other arranged in a circular layout. These arches form five different rooflines, with walls that stretch all the way down to the ground to form internal partitions.

"The project creates awareness for more sustainable ways of developing in the delicate ecology of Tulum and beyond," said the studio.
"Due to the carbon bamboo sequesters during its rapid harvest growth cycle, and its high strength to weight ratio (particularly when woven together), bamboo is a leading sustainable material with amazing potentials," the studio said.

A thatched roof covers the bamboo construction, made with a layer of local Zacate grass that is commonly found in the region. This covering protects the outdoor structure from rain and sun,...