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UAVI, Litibu, Mexico by PPAA

Project name:
UAVI
Architecture firm:
PPAA
Location:
Litibu, Punta Mita, Nayarit, Mexico
Photography:
Rafael Gamo
Principal architect:
Pablo Pérez Palacios
Design team:
ablo Pérez Palacios, Emilio Calvo, Miguel Vargas, Marcelino Pacheco, Christian Aparicio, Michael Luna, Luis Enrique Guzmán
Collaborators:
Interior design:
PPAA
Built area:
102.28 m²
Site area:
20,033.24 m²
Design year:
2023
Completion year:
2023
Civil engineer:
Ingenor
Structural engineer:
CREO
Environmental & MEP:
Ingenor
Landscape:
PPAA
Lighting:
PPAA
Supervision:
PPAA
Visualization:
PPAA
Tools used:
Construction:
Material:
Structural Wood
Budget:
$200,000 USD
Client:
UAVI
Status:
Built
Typology:
Cultural Architecture › Pavilion

PPAA: An immersive interplay of light and shadow, UAVI Pavilion.

UAVI, an ephemeral pavilion, stands before the beach, inviting visitors to imagine what it would be like to live in a coastal environment. This structure gracefully rises above the sand, a lightweight wooden creation that appears to seamlessly merge with the surrounding landscape.

What sets UAVI apart is its modulation perfectly tailored to the site. By using wooden slats in its modulation, the pavilion creates a captivating interplay of light and shadow that envelops those who explore it.

The pavilion’s volume is meticulously constructed so that visitors’ journey encircles a central courtyard. This central courtyard, in essence, blurs the boundaries between nature and the built structure. Beach elements like the sea breeze and the sand harmoniously infiltrate this courtyard, creating a unique and immersive experience.


By Naser Nader Ibrahim

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