Work in progress - July 2023
The community continues to grow as we welcome new residents and investors into their new homes. We are are pleased to report significant advances in common areas and future residential phases as well as progress in launching our onsite operations. Seasonal rains and natural irrigation have aided the explosive growth of our native landscaping as we begin to integrate sculptures and erect raised stone planters in our verdant green areas.
We have begun to install the final facades on our apartment towers as their interiors near completion. Work behind the scenes has also begun for the operations of AFLORA amenities and hospitality programming. We are diligently testing all kitchen equipment in our onsite restaurant PANZA and beginning menu design and preliminary staffing.
Our one-of-a-kind Bathhouse & Spa, which has proven to be a unique engineering challenge due to its curvature and proximity to surrounding water, is finally seeing steady progress as we complete the iconic cylindrical forms that will serve as the structure for its stone-clad exterior. The natural lagoon areas have benefited from the addition of a stunning waterfall and are now crystalline and clear, awaiting their final detailing after construction concludes.
Construction Progress
Work continues on Aflora. We summarize the major advances in each area below
Loft Village
Loft Village: Construction progress - 99% Complete
-53 of 68 units delivered to interior design team
-Hanging nets installed and tested
-Rock Climbing wall refinished
-Detailing on finished units
Essence Luxury Villas
Villa 5: Construction progress - 42% Complete
-Installation of plumbing and electrical ducts of level 2 & 3
-Level 3 walls and columns in progress
Magic Apartment Towers
Tower B:
Construction progress -89% Complete
-Detailing on exterior elements
-Testing of air conditioner equipment
-Installation of bathroom glass
-Carpentry in progress
Tower D:
Construction progress - 57% Complete
-Roof gardens in progress
-Installation and connection to hydro sanitary network
Tower H:
Construction progress - 42% Complete
-Walls and columns in progress on level 4
-Elevator shaft in progress on level 4
-Rooftop pools in progress
Tower A: Construction progress - 90% Complete
-Final finish in interiors and exteriors in progress
-Installation of shade paneling on exteriors
-Installation air conditioning units
-Installation of illumination
-Detailing in elevators
Tower C:
Construction progress - 69% Complete
-Sheetrock structures in progress
-Detailing and waterproofing on rooftop levels
-Preparations for final finishes in progress
Tower I:
Construction progress - 56% Complete
-Electrical installations on level 2 through 4
-4th level walls roof in progress
-General cleaning of worksite
Amenities
Semi-Olympic Pool:
Construction progress - 100%
Panza (Restaurant):
Construction progress - 99%
Lobby:
Construction progress - 100%
Wellness Tower:
Construction progress - 74% Complete
-Application of interior and exterior finishes
-Preparations for windows and doors
-Installations on lower and upper levels in progress
-Gym equipment orders in progress
Natural Pool:
Construction progress - Awaiting final installations
Construction of stone paths and viewpoints
Waterfall in operation
BathHouse & Spa:
Construction progress - 16%
-Lower-level walls poured
-Lower-level installations in progress
-Structural preparations for secondary levels in progress
Service Areas & Bodegas:
Construction progress - 95% Complete
-Employee Kitchen and Cafeteria in progress
-Server rooms completed
-Security site completed
-Climate control in completed
Green Initiative
We are happy to receive news that over 200 traditional mayan homes have been retrofitted with ecological stoves through donations as part of an ongoing program to eliminate the use of open and unventilated wood burning practices.
These stoves are not only more efficient but also work to ventilate toxic fumes that can cause permanent damage to repertory health. The efforts are part of a greater initiative by Soriana Fundación that aims to improved lives in the community while still respecting ancient traditions and cultures.
Community News
This month INAH announced the reopening of the iconic Cobá Archaeological Zone after a long legal battle between the state government and the local Ejidos. This agreement includes a 70-million peso rehabilitation investment into the improvement of the site which includes the Nohoch Mul Pyramid standing at 42 meters as well as the the Xiabé observatory and Temple of Frescos.
As the massive Maya Train project nears completion we have received important updates on routes and pricing available for passenger transport, spanning 5 states and consisting of 20 stations and 14 bus stops. While ticket costs for the Maya Train have yet to be announced General Director Óscar David Lozáno has said the tickets will be less than what passengers pay for a normal bus ticket.
