OSH Hotel, located in the Getsemaní neighborhood of Cartagena de Indias, is a boutique accommodation that blends modern style with local tradition. The hotel features interior courtyards, two outdoor swimming pools, and a rooftop bar with views of the walled city, as well as a restaurant, lobby, and common areas designed for relaxation and socializing.
All these spaces maintain a modern style that reflects the vibrant character of Getsemaní.
The design and execution of the sound project were carried out by Provenco, a Colombian integrator with extensive experience in audiovisual solutions for hotels, restaurants, and leisure spaces. The project also involved Fernando Nanão, Senior Engineer at DAS Audio LATAM, who validated the technical development to ensure maximum alignment with the hotel’s needs.
Weather resistance and coherence across different environments
Cartagena de Indias is characterized by a humid tropical climate, with average temperatures ranging from 27 to 30 °C throughout most of the year and humidity levels often exceeding 80%. These conditions pose a challenge for any outdoor installation, as the equipment must withstand heat, humidity, solar radiation, and occasional exposure to heavy rain while maintaining consistent sound performance.
Each area of the hotel—pools, rooftop, lobby, restaurant, and event rooms—required a different type of solution, from systems that create ambiance in social areas to more discreet options for relaxation and dining spaces.
The challenge was to find a comprehensive solution that offered quality, consistency, and reliability, while also integrating seamlessly with the boutique hotel’s aesthetic and design.
Sound systems tailored to each space
Provenco designed an installation that integrated different DAS Audio series, adapted to the specific needs of each space.
In the ground-floor pool areas, ten WR-8826 and four WR-151S units were installed, while the rooftop pool was equipped with eight WR-6412 and four WR-322S. The WR series, specifically designed for outdoor use, ensured coverage and sound clarity in areas exposed to heat and humidity, maintaining reliability and durability.
For the rooftop bar, the QUANTUM series was chosen, featuring ten Q-23-T and four Q-10 speakers. These systems stand out for their compact size and discretion, allowing them to blend into the architectural environment without disrupting aesthetics, while providing intelligibility and musicality in a space where ambiance is key.
Indoor spaces such as the lobby, restaurant, and bar were equipped with twelve ARTEC-326 and four VANTEC-118A units, creating a setup that combines warmth, power, and coverage—capable of supporting both background music and more dynamic moments.
Finally, the event rooms 1 and 2 were fitted with two ARTEC-326 and four Q-23-T systems, adaptable to a variety of needs—from corporate meetings to private celebrations.
Harmony between sound and design in every space
The installation at OSH Hotel Cartagena integrates sound solutions designed to meet the diverse requirements of each area within the hotel.
The weather resistance of the WR series in Cartagena’s tropical climate, the discretion of QUANTUM, and the versatility of ARTEC and VANTEC ensure that each space achieves the right sound atmosphere, always in harmony with its architectural design.
In this project, developed in collaboration with DAS Audio LATAM’s design team, the goal was to create a homogeneous experience throughout all areas of the hotel, focusing on both sound quality and aesthetic integration. Thanks to the variety of DAS Audio solutions, we achieved systems perfectly tailored to the needs of each space, concludes Elkin Quintero, CEO of Provenco LATAM.
