From the Jungle of Colombia to the Heart of Thailand
I come from Colombia, where together with my family we founded the first eco-village in the country. Through years of collaboration with other families, we helped to create a national law that allows people to establish private conservation areas — by the people and for the people. Alongside this work, we also contributed to the creation of several parks and sanctuaries across the country.
Together, our network of families now protects over 400 hectares of land, home to jaguars, Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities, and guardians of ancestral knowledge.
About ten years ago, I — Azur Márquez — became deeply interested in sustainable tourism. I trained in adventure guiding, birdwatching, audiovisual production, and bamboo construction, combining these skills i start to create a retreat center in Colombia.
Through this journey, I also understood that tourism with good directection can be a powerful strategy for forest and cultural conservation — when it’s built on respect, education, and genuine connection with the land and its people.
Over time, I fell in love with Thailand — its beauty, wisdom, and potential. I also noticed the lack of collaboration and community cohesion in some areas, and I dream of contributing to a model that encourages collective growth, sustainability, and cultural exchange.
For that reason, I wish to create a meaningful and successful project in Thailand — one that builds a bridge between South America and Asia, sharing values of wisdom, harmony, and conscious living.
curious about the materials and techniques?
Alternative Techniques and Materials at Azul Project
At Azul Project, we embrace alternative building techniques rooted in sustainability and respect for nature.
Our aim is to create spaces that breathe with the land and support well-being, reviving a deeper connection with the natural world.
By preserving ecosystems, minimizing waste, and encouraging a lifestyle that is both grounded and regenerative, we work with nature.
Each structure is more than shelter — it’s a living expression of balance between people and planet.
The ferrocement
This techniques is an efficient and lightweight construction method that allows the creation of uniquely shaped structures all while using minimal materials.
Ideal for curved organic shapes, allowing the construction to adapt to its surroundings instead of the other way around.
Natural earth tones
Natural paints, made from earth-based pigments, have been used since prehistoric times to decorate and protect surfaces.
They are eco-friendly, non-toxic, and help create healthier environments. Unlike synthetic paints, earth-based paints allow walls to breathe, regulating humidity and improving air quality.
Sacred spaces
Each project begins by identifying a sacred space within the site a place where its unique soul can take form.
This spirit is given tangible expression through symbolic elements such as a firestone circle, These elements infuse the construction with spiritual depth, adding both visible and invisible value something you can truly feel and appreciate.
Stone walls
Stone will be an important element across Azul’s constructions and landscape design.
Used for centuries by cultures from the Incas to the Mediterranean, stone walls offer strength, beauty, and sustainability.
Whether as structural support, retaining walls, or landscape features, their natural presence enhances the land. Durable and timeless, stone helps us build in harmony with the environment.
Biofilter
Without chemicals or electricity, nature does the work — transforming waste into life and creating a thriving garden where pollution once flowed. This elegant, forgotten solution symbolizes renewal and harmony with nature — turning pollution into flowers.