Avetera

Planning

Las Terrenas, Dominican Republic

47ac / 18.9ha site

290,000ft² / 27,000m² clubhouse & villas

Planning /
Drawings

Avetera is an ecologically ambitious development project exploring the potential of a severely degraded agricultural parcel for reuse through regenerative design. By eschewing the traditional model of waterfront construction on an already-suffering coastline, Avetera demonstrates value in overlooked land and proposes a new model of nature-focused luxury.

The master plan responds to the extreme topography of the parcel by carefully locating roads, self-supporting utility systems, and building locations in response to natural features.  The construction footprint is limited to 30% of the overall site, while the remaining land will be actively reforested selectively developed into productive agricultural use for residents and the greater community.

The built program includes luxury villas, a clubhouse, and co-working spaces; and public-oriented restaurants, wellness facilities, and destination elements including lounges, nature walks, art studios, and fitness pavilions. Prefabricated construction is an essential element of the building designs as a response to the demanding site, limited construction access, and compromised ecological health of the land.

Design Collaboration and Prefabrication Consulting with MAPA