A few streets from the surf at Punta Zicatela, Hotel Humano centres its architecture on a compact courtyard built from raw brick, exposed concrete, clay tile and tropical timber. Rooms and garden bungalows keep the same restrained palette, with textured local materials, simple furnishings and shaded outdoor areas. The courtyard pool anchors the shared spaces, joined by a spa, bistro, coffee bar and rooftop for evening drinks. Brick screens and timber shutters filter light through the property, while planting softens the robust surfaces and the roofline opens towards the low-rise neighbourhood and Pacific beyond.