Uxua Casa Hotel, the newest place to stay in Trancoso, is off to an outstanding start.
This boutique hotel made up of nine houses - three of which are restored fishermen's homes - is surrounded by mature cocoa, coconut and jackfruit trees and gardens in a location facing Trancoso's grassy Quadrado, the historic central square that sums up the charms of the town's social life.
It took Uxua owner and designer Wilbert Das two years of work with local builders and artisans to create the hotel. Bahia and India inspirations meet harmoniously in the final result.
Six of the nine guest cottages at this brand-new boutique hotel—pronounced oo-SHOO-ahh—are scattered around a garden shaded by towering jackfruit trees; the three best rooms face the square. (Yes, one of those candy-colored façades can be yours.) Warm, rustic elements meet sleek Midcentury Brazilian furniture and fully outfitted kitchens. Take breakfast on your veranda or by the pool, flop into a hammock, and play out your biribando fantasy.
Website Description
Wilbert Das, Creative Director of Italian label Diesel, launches a fully independent project, the UXUA Casa Hotel (pronounced oo-SHOO-ahh) located in Trancoso, a colorful fishing village on Brazil's idyllic Bahian coast.
Situated on the historic 'Quadrado' – a grassy hilltop square closed to traffic except for the occasional horse – UXUA's unique 1 - 3 bedroom houses are self-catering or fully serviced according to preference. The units are complemented by a one-of-a-kind aventurine quartz swimming pool (aventurine an alluring green stone considered by many to possess powerful healing qualities), a restaurant, lounge, library, gym, spa, and a dedicated beachfront annex constructed of grounded fishing boats set beside ocean mangroves 5-minutes walk from the Quadrado.
Three of the UXUA houses are restored from traditional fishermen's homes and face directly onto the Quadrado, and the remaining six (including a multi-level treehouse made entirely of recycled wood) are nestled around pools in a lush tropical garden of flowers, fruits, and towering cocoa and jackfruit trees.
Wilbert conceived the entire UXUA project as a tribute to the region of Bahia and its dynamic people. Built with the collaboration of a group of talented local artisans and builders skilled in recycled materials and traditional construction methods, the project has taken two years to realize.
The resulting architectural mix showcases southern Bahian and Indian influences alongside a rustic modernism that nods to Wilbert's work in contemporary fashion and furniture design. The houses are each unique in every feature. Décor is composed of antiques and Bahian art as well as hand-made furniture and fixtures crafted on-site
UXUA offers a spectacular immersion in a natural and traditional Bahian environment, delivered to guests enjoying an entirely new level of casual luxury from the comfort of 'their own home' in one of Brazil's most enchanting destinations.
UXUA endorses environmentally sustainable tourism, and contributes to projects for the maintenance and preservation of Trancoso's Quadrado and all its local beaches. UXUA is also a supporter of Trancoso's native businesses and community through a series of initiatives, including local partnerships and a commitment to progressive labor practices.
Pirelli Calendar in Trancoso & Uxua Hotel:
The Pirelli calendar is every year a highlight, bringing together top models and top photographers. The 2010 calendar was shot by Terry Richardson at Trancoso and the Uxua Hotel. It features world’s top models as Miranda Kerr, Rosie Huntingotn-Whiteley, Ana Beatriz Barros, Lily Cole, Daisy Lowe, Marloes Horst, Abbey Lee, Catherine McNeil, Eniko Mihalik, Georgina Stojiljkovic, and Gracie Carvalho. The models had a hard time with Terry, Sloths, Buffalos, and Mud were just a small part of the scenery!
Uxua Contact Information:
Phone: 55-73-3668-2277
E-mail: reservas@uxua.com.br
Website: www.uxua.com.br
