Located in a remote and environmentally sensitive area in Barra dos Remédios, on the western coast of Ceará, Casa Daia was inaugurated in 2025 with the aim of promoting regenerative tourism, cultural immersion, and a deep relationship with the territory and the local community. The project constitutes a relevant case study for the application of industrialized timber construction in the hospitality sector.

Set on a former farm of approximately 220 hectares, the boutique hotel coexists with diverse ecosystems—mangroves, dunes, riverbanks, caatinga vegetation, and coastal forest—forming a complex overlap of landscapes. Within this context, the architecture explores strategies capable of responding to geographic isolation, territorial fragility, and the need for construction precision, without compromising the spatial, environmental, and material quality of the ensemble.

UNA Barbara e Valentim introduced a set of bungalows built using the Modular BV system, developed by the practice in partnership with the Brazilian engineered timber manufacturer Crosslam and executed by Abaeté Construtora. The system is based on prefabricated modules in CLT made from reforested eucalyptus, produced in a controlled environment and dry-assembled on site. The interiors were designed by MNMA Studio. Solar orientation and prevailing wind studies guided the placement of the bungalows, ensuring cross-ventilation and thermal comfort without the need for mechanical systems. The architecture opens itself to the landscape through verandas, decks, and large protected openings, allowing climate, light, and the surrounding sounds to become part of the everyday hospitality experience.

By combining architectural authorship with industrial precision, the system challenges the notion that prefabrication necessarily limits design quality. On the contrary, it proposes a model in which technology supports architectural intent rather than replacing it. At Casa Daia, modular timber construction asserts itself as an effective tool for contemporary architecture—an integrated response to the environmental, logistical, and cultural conditions of the place.