The project, designed by the Moneo Brock studio, has preserved the original façades of the 16th-century building while reflecting the tropical soul of the Dominican Republic. Local materials, such as wood and ceramics, combined with sustainable solutions, interact with the tropical climate and reinforce a sense of the city's identity. The courtyard, a core element of the original structure, has been preserved as the building's green lung. With native and indigenous vegetation, it acts as a natural microclimate, where passive climate control strategies reinforce the link between sustainability and comfort.