Oceans, Cities, Icons: Myrtha’s LATAM Projects for 2026

As Latin America enters a new phase of architectural development and investment in sport and hospitality infrastructure, Myrtha Pools is set to complete three major projects across the region in 2026. From a high-rise residential development on Mexico’s Pacific coast, to an exceptional public sports facility in Bogotá, to a landmark hospitality project in Uruguay, these initiatives reflect the diversity of applications enabled by Myrtha’s modular pool technologies and engineering expertise.

Along the coastline of Mazatlán, the STELARHE residential development is taking shape as a distinctive high-rise project composed of two 30-storey towers connected by aerial bridges. Designed with reference to the surrounding coastal landscape, the complex combines architectural ambition with demanding structural requirements.

Water plays a central role in the shared lifestyle amenities. The development includes a total of 16 pools, four of which are located in the common areas and constructed using Myrtha’s modular stainless-steel technology, particularly suited to elevated installations where reduced structural loads, durability and flexibility are essential.

The remaining pools, located within the penthouses, will feature Myrtha Skin combined with refined finishes, ensuring long-term performance alongside a high level of aesthetic integration. STELARHE represents a significant application of Myrtha technology within the high-rise residential sector in Latin America.

At the heart of the complex is a 78-metre indoor competition pool equipped with two movable bulkheads, a configuration that positions it among the longest indoor competition pools worldwide. The project was commissioned by IDRD, Bogotá’s municipal sports authority, with local coordination by Sinergym. Construction is being carried out by AMR Construcciones, while Myrtha is supplying both the pool structure and the Martin Aquatics filtration system.

Scheduled for installation in the first half of 2026, the Gibraltar facility will support competitive sport, training activities and community use, reinforcing Bogotá’s role as a regional reference point for aquatic infrastructure. The project highlights how Myrtha’s modular stainless-steel solutions respond effectively to the needs of public authorities seeking durable, adaptable and competition-ready facilities.

The masterplan, designed by the late Uruguayan architect Rafael Viñoly, includes three high-rise towers ranging from 30 to 60 storeys, alongside the restoration of the original hotel building. Within this complex development, Myrtha Pools will deliver four elevated pools, two indoor and two outdoor. One will serve a private penthouse, while the remaining three will be integrated into the resort’s shared wellness and leisure areas.

Given the scale and technical complexity of the project, close coordination has been required from the design phase onwards. Myrtha’s involvement, supported by a combination of Myrtha and RenovAction technologies, is aimed at ensuring that the pools meet the architectural and performance standards of a high-end hospitality development while addressing the structural demands of high-rise construction. Pool installations are expected to be completed in the first half of 2026.

Together, these three projects illustrate the breadth of Myrtha Pools’ activities across Latin America. In Mexico, STELARHE demonstrates the integration of water features within complex high-rise residential developments. In Colombia, the Gibraltar centre reflects a strong commitment to public sports infrastructure. In Uruguay, the Cipriani project combines contemporary hospitality with the redevelopment of a historic site. Across these diverse contexts, Myrtha’s self-supporting modular stainless-steel systems, water treatment solutions, membranes with recycled content and renovation expertise support architects, developers and public institutions in delivering ambitious aquatic projects. Through these initiatives, Myrtha Pools continues to contribute to the creation of durable, functional and architecturally integrated aquatic facilities throughout the LATAM region.