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The project also shows great concern for the environment.
In addition to using solar energy as the
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Two of these listed mansions were restored in
order to house the Juma Opera Hotel, which was
opened on 02/02/2020 as the city’s newest boutique
hotel.
basis for the heating system, a number of areas
are coated with ceramics made from recycled
glass. For the guests’ comfort, all of the doors and
windows have soundproofing.
In addition to the mansions, the luxury development
complex includes two other buildings
built along similar architectural lines. The main
concerns of the project that was headed up the
architect Roberto Vinograd included preserving
history and maintaining the harmony of the surroundings.
So much so that all the wiring that was
in front of the hotel was redone and structured in
an underground way so that the facade was unobstructed
and could be properly appreciated.
Inside, there are 41 suites that range from 23m²
(248 ft2) to 66m² (710 ft2) all of which have high
ceilings, with the majority having a view of the
theater. There is also a restaurant, bar, rooftop
area with a swimming pool, lounge, gym and convention
center.
The decoration of the common areas blends
comfort with the freshness of nature, which is so
abundant in the region. The project, which was
created by the architect Debora Aguiar, who is
a specialist in the eco-luxury concept, results in
a perfect mix between contemporary elements
without losing its historical roots, with finishes in
soft tones such as ecru colors and beiges, punctuated
by greens, caramels and browns, all with
aim of creating a welcoming sensation. The design
also includes pictures and objects that show the
indigenous culture, local handicrafts and the
beauty of the flora and fauna.
Among these objects, we highlight the Baniwa
baskets that are made by hand by the Baniwa
Indians using arumã (Ischnosiphon polyphyllus)
leaves dyed with annatto and woven one by one.
In the indigenous culture, the waláya, as they are
called, were used to collect the freshly grated and
squeezed cassava or to store provisions. The decor
is supplemented by decorative panels in fiber and
slatted wood, along with light fixtures designed
by the architect.
The extremely privileged view is one of the Juma
Opera Hotel’s major attractions and it extends
throughout the entire complex. From the rooftop
terrace, which is an area with exquisite landscaping
that houses a bar and a pool, one can see the
Rio Negro and enjoy the Amazon Theater very
beautiful and one of a kind dome, which is covered
in more than 35 thousand pieces of colored
ceramics in the colors of the Brazilian flag.
The Juma Opera’s Restaurant is
another of the hotel’s architectural
highlights. The area is an elegant
gazebo with an iron dome and is made
entirely from glass in order to take
advantage of the sunshine and, mainly,
to have the Theater as a backdrop during
meals. The menu which was created
by the chef Sofia Bendelak contains a
blend of modern cuisine and regional
influences.
The Juma Opera Hotel is
located at Rua 10 de Julho, 481.
More information can be found
on the website www.jumaopera.
com and on social media @
jumaopera.
The hotel belongs to the same owners
of the Juma Amazon Lodge (www.
jumalodge.com.br), a prestigious jungle
hotel which has been in existence
for more than 20 years and which
also has a marked concern regarding
sustainability.