«Tropical Living: Dream Houses in Punta Cana» offers an illustrated and up-to-date overview of the most outstanding projects of the most important residential complex in Punta Canain the Dominican Republic. The magnificently photographed volume presents a series of spectacular real estate projects that blend in with the surroundings of the destination.
This is the consolidation of a project that has lived through the historical journey of the region, where the idea of small bungalows and a clay runway for light aircraft began and was transformed into a large Resort and a residential complex that became a great passageway for personalities such as Barbara Walters, Bunny Williams, Carolina Herrera and Anna Wintour, among others.
The work celebrates the architectural beauty and luxurious tranquility of life in the Caribbean. This publication goes beyond a visual journey, capturing the unique charm of Punta Cana and inviting our readers to appreciate the harmony between nature and design.
“It is an honor for us to present this extraordinary volume. Punta Cana is a paradise in the Caribbean Sea that holds a magical history, full of memories that cannot be left untold without mentioning an important person: Oscar de la Renta“, he assured Stefano PeccatoriPresident and CEO of Rizzoli New York.
On his side, Anna Wintour In the preface to the pages of the book, he explained that “Returning to Punta Cana every time on vacation honors Oscar, his love for life, his love for his friends and for his beautiful country.”
In the company of the renowned singer Julio Iglesias and the Dominican businessman Frank Rainierileader of Puntacana Groupde la Renta not only supported the financing and construction of each spectacular project, but also encouraged the development and growth of a region that went from 4,000 to more than 50,000 inhabitants and where educational complexes and medical support centers were established that have served thousands of children annually from economically depressed areas.
The result of the work and inspiration of a variety of architects and interior designers, including Oscar de la Renta himself, the thirteen dream houses consolidate the use of a multiplicity of styles ranging from tropical Asian, verandas, classic Palladian and Caribbean, to colonial inspirations with Spanish, Mexican or Caribbean influences.
Each of the buildings combines materials, colors, objects and spaces that not only give it an authentic sense, but also interact and merge with the landscape and nature offered by the Caribbean Sea and the beauty of the Dominican Republic.
“It is a great pleasure for us to present our book “Tropical Living,” a testament to the beauty and charm of Puntacana Resort and the Dominican Republic. Each page captures the essence of a unique lifestyle, from the vibrant colors of the tropical landscape to the warmth of the community spirit,” he said. Paola RainieriChief Marketing Officer of Grupo Puntacana.
