Live & Life in Palmas New October Edition 2021

space. I have made so many friends
over the years in Palmas that have become
family; I want them to be part
of this project!” And we can see it
as it happens, Bonnie is a social person,
and we are sure that her house
will be always open to the community
and friends. Palmas is a community
that cares!
Eli Mariano Martinez, the architect,
tell us his story: “The design of this
residence presented several challenges,
since the shape of the site is
that of a narrow trapezoid in the access
area to the property, with a drop
of 9 meters towards the rear. The lot
is designated to make a townhouse
type house in which windows are not
allowed on the side walls, and whose
construction reaches the lateral limits
of the lot. The proposed design must
comply with the allowed heights,
sloping roofs with tiles and required
patios, which, in combination with
the characteristics of the site, shaped
the design.
On the first floor, the proposed design
is an open space that maximizes
the ocean view from the kitchen, living
room and dining room. The design
also includes facilities such as a
garage for two vehicles, an elevator,
an infinity pool, and an open terrace
to enjoy the views. It is a true honor to
have been selected for this task," Architect
Eli Mariano Martínez tells us.
Another of the residences that
will begin to be built soon is that of
our dear friend Dr. Chequi Benitez
and his wife Darlene Bajandas, pure
Palmeños. Chegui came to Palmas in
1988 and worked in the construction
of Palmas when he was a student. He
lived at Villa Franca, Plantation, at
Club Villa, and at Harbor Lights. Chegui
was also the founder and owner
of our beautiful stables at Hacienda
Buena Vista. Now he is building his
house, this being the second time,
after the experience of having built
the Harbor Lights. “On that occasion
I learned the hard way, I chose the
Take a virtual tour of
Bonnie residence with
this animated rendering
prepared by Arquitect,
Elii Mariano Martinez
“I am a ’wannabe’ architect”,
Cheguie Benitez tells us as he shows
us his conceptual drawings of how he
wanted his new house.”