Villa Aqua at sunset

Track record

Julio César Sánchez Navarro
Meet the founder

Julio César Sánchez Navarro

Founder of Zepto · Architect and real estate developer

Designing spaces focused on contemporary living and long-term value.

An architect specializing in contemporary tropical architecture and luxury real estate development in Tulum. For the past several years, he has led the design, development and marketing of real estate projects in Tulum that have generated over $50 million in revenue, establishing a unique approach that integrates signature architecture, strategic investment and a conscious lifestyle.

@juliocesar_arch

Projects developed within the Consciente ecosystem: Villa Aqua, Kahaal, Villa Wabi Sabi, Villa Mamba, Bitol, Xeelenja and Casa Viva.

+50M USD
Accumulated real estate transactions
+2,000 m²
Architecture built

Developing with care since 2014.

A curated selection of completed developments and successful investment opportunities.

Bitol

Bitol

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2025 · Sales

Grounded architecture in dialogue with water and forest

Villa Bitol explores solidity, shadow and connection to the land. Defined by sculptural volumes and a restrained material palette, the residence unfolds through water, light and texture, creating a quiet atmosphere of permanence and retreat.

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Aqua

Aqua

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2025 · Sales

Spatial sculpture

Villa Aqua is shaped through movement, fluidity and spatial continuity. At its center, a sculptural staircase connects light, water and form, transforming circulation into atmosphere and experience.

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Hacienda 21

Hacienda 21

Condo-hotelLa Veleta, Tulum2025 · Sales

Tropical living, reimagined

Hacienda 21 reinterprets tropical living through open spaces, natural materiality and a seamless connection to its surroundings. Defined by light, vegetation and calm, the architecture embraces a slower and more intentional way of living.

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Kahaal

Kahaal

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2025 · Sales

Warm continuity

Villa Kahaal is defined by continuity of material, light and space. Through a quiet sequence of moments, the architecture creates an immersive atmosphere shaped by calm, balance and simplicity.

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Palma y Arco

Palma y Arco

Condo-hotelRegión 15, Tulum2025 · Sales

A dialogue between shadow, water and warmth

Palma y Arco explores atmosphere through light, texture and repetition. Rhythmic arches, earthy materiality and filtered light create a sensory experience where architecture feels both intimate and immersive.

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Casa Viva

Casa Viva

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2025 · Sales

Living architecture

Casa Viva is shaped through stillness, filtered light and natural materiality. Soft volumes and warm textures dissolve the boundaries between interior and exterior, creating a quiet atmosphere of timeless living.

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Hacienda Babylon

Hacienda Babylon

Condo-hotelRegión 15, Tulum2025 · Sales

Timeless warmth rooted in nature

Hacienda Babylon reinterprets the traditional hacienda through contemporary architecture, warm materiality and spatial openness. Rooted in nature and timeless textures, the project balances refinement, light and calm living.

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Co Tulum

Co Tulum

ResidentialRegión 11, TulumHandover phase

In the heart of Tulum

Co Tulum brings together contemporary architecture, wellness and intentional living within one of Tulum’s fastest-growing areas. Surrounded by established infrastructure and designed for both connection and retreat, the development balances productivity, comfort and community through thoughtfully curated spaces and amenities.

From private lounge areas and pools to coworking and movement-focused spaces, every element is designed to support a modern lifestyle rooted in wellbeing and ease.

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Xeelenja

Xeelenja

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2026 · For sale

Feel the calm of living surrounded by nature

Here, water and air are not just elements, they are the soul of the design. Mirrors of water and serene pools surround the villa, reflecting and softening sunlight before it reaches the walls. Gentle cross breezes flow through open spaces, naturally cooling each room.

The existing trees were never obstacles, but allies. Built with regional materials, Mayan stone, chukum and fine local woods, the villa honors its environment while minimizing its footprint.

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Casa Jabín

Casa Jabín

ResidentialRegión 11, TulumDelivered

A tribute to nature and to a shared way of living

Villa Jabín is conceived as the union of two homes living in perfect harmony, forming a duplex where architecture responds thoughtfully to the needs of its inhabitants. A hidden inner patio shelters the Jabín tree, becoming a green heart that brings identity and serenity to both spaces.

The layout balances privacy and connection, allowing each home to remain independent while maintaining a subtle dialogue with the other.

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Folklore

Folklore

Condo-hotelRegión 15, TulumDelivered

Projects in progress.

Sky Garden

Sky Garden

TulumIn progress
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Mamba

Mamba

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum70% built

A bold fusion of architecture, design and technology

Villa Mamba brings together architecture, design, elegance, technology and innovation. This residence, inspired by the new Porsche Taycan Turbo, merges luxury with sustainability, creating a visionary living experience that redefines modern sophistication. Villa Mamba comes with a Porsche.

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Wabi Sabi

Wabi Sabi

Luxury villasConsciente, TulumFor sale · 50% built

Where architecture is revealed through its own logic

Wabi Sabi explores the relationship between structure and nature, where architecture is not applied but revealed. The project is conceived as a structural system that defines everything: space, façade and atmosphere.

There is no separation between what supports and what is seen. The structure becomes the language of the project, shaping its identity and presence within the landscape.

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Orbe

Orbe

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2026 · Sold

Emerging softly within the jungle

Villa Orbe emerges softly within the jungle, where architecture and nature exist in quiet balance. Defined by warm tones, natural textures and layered volumes, the villa feels grounded, yet open, light and fluid.

Inside, double-height spaces and soft, earthy materials create an atmosphere of calm sophistication, while lush rooftop gardens blur the boundary between built space and surrounding vegetation.

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Terra Essence

Terra Essence

Luxury villasConsciente, Tulum2026 · Sold

Balance between warmth, simplicity and timeless design

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