Villa Alborán

Unfortunately setting the effects of intense agriculture deforestation was about to sign the death of the rainforest. Informed of this ecological disaster , Gilles Saint- Gilles , the new owner of the land, decided to recreate a similar to what it was before deforestation habitat.Reshaping the landscape, back to the place of their first nature participate in Eden , a lush paradise , magnified by the hand of the artist , this is your challenge. And by Gilles Saint- Gilles is given the means .

 

Of the 120 ha of the farm " Azueros " (Villa Camilla Resort)  25,000 trees have been planted , the original species , as corotou , neem , mahogany , mango, acacia, tagua ( vegetable ivory and providing local artisans are wonderful sculptures ) . Endemic plant species are finally back wildlife became rare harpy eagles , migratory birds, butterflies, blue dragonflies , parrots , hummingbirds, ...

 

Paths lined lemon trees , mango trees, rare palms, exotic ferns were designed to match the meandering rolling hills and take your top, where you can see wild Pacific Ocean beaches . The visual enchantment is total, out of sight of the flowers shine under covered with tropical trees that scatter light.

 

Useful plants were planned . Leaved teak , mahogany, cocobolo , sapodilla , Nazarene ( Kingwood ) , is used to build houses for connoisseurs . These books Gilles Saint- Gilles subtly spread over 450 hectares in the fully protected area, as it will retain 75 % of the land , and only 25 % is sold as haciendas , villas. This integration frame design of nature and respect for the environment has been very well received and supported by the two major American associations " Nature and Conservation " and " Smithsonian " currently transmitted by Panamanian environmental associations.

 

The goal for the architect is to invent a habitat in harmony with vegetation . While in his study, Gilles Saint- Gilles opened his big box of crayons and started drawing . In his line , all of nature is transformed. Redwood forest become frames , teak is transformed into doors and shutters. The wood of the virgin forest , reported in particular is used as such, with its twists beams. The palm of the mountains, very resistant , fitted dress and bamboo. Rosewood, violet , intertwined with oak containers France reported to form a soil " Versailles " became Panama . The red soil of the country becomes terracotta floors, brick construction . The coatings are natural, associated with river sand . Black stones and slate Abroad - a mountainous province of Panama - Mount terraces. River pebbles and sea , sorted , selected, form drawings and paths drawn by Camille Saint -Gilles .All these traditional materials are worked by local artisans trained by the team of Gilles Saint- Gilles .

 

The aim is to reconcile ecology and social economy , Gilles Saint- Gilles is therefore a key part of sustainable development through the initiation of a long-term treatment of resources requires public participation.

 

Looking man of culture , who was able to combine the different sources of inspiration for his travels in the Mediterranean , Middle East , Asia, to define a Panamanian account , a way of life . 

 

 

Villa Camilla´s Resort

VISION

 

Years ago, a spectacular stretch of coast captivated designer-builder Gilles Saint-Gilles’ imagination.

 

Enamored by the landscape of beautiful rolling hills set against the expansive blue of the Pacific Ocean, he knew he had found his place.

 

With patience and dedication anachronistic in our hurried age, Gilles Saint-Gilles and his team of European craftsmen began building on-site workshops and training local artisans in generation-old skills.

 

At the same time, Azueros began to restore the Tropical Dry Forest eco-system that originally existed in the province, providing wildlife habitat and hardwoods for the coming years.

 

Now, with trees growing and craftsmen trained, Gilles Saint-Gilles has opened Azueros, VILLA CAMILLA RESORT to a select group of people who understand the value of balancing beauty and ecology.