Situated in Tulum, this small boutique hotel rises between the trees, in which the main concept consisted in preserving 70% of the existing vegetation in order to build around it. By achieving this, every space of the project is always in relation to its natural surroundings.
Architecture firm
Jaque Studio
Principal architect
Jesus Acosta
Design team
Victor Rosete, Everardo Castro
Collaborators
Fernando Abogado
Interior design
Jaque Studio
Construction
Ceiba Inmobiliaria
Material
Concrete, chukum, concrete block, wood, travertine marble
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
"Casco Parque Mexico" is a clubhouse for a housing cluster located in one of the most important, and fastest growing residential areas in Puebla. The building was projected with two main objectives: to function as a coexistence and leisure center for inhabitants and visitors of all ages, and serve as archetype for future residences within the clust...
Project name
Casco Parque México
Principal architect
MXTAD
Structural engineer
Grado50
Material
Vitromex & Cesantoni Tiles, Rustic Wall plaster, Arauco Wood Panels
Typology
Hospitality › Clubhouse / Visitor Center
Bruma is a four-unit housing complex within the jungle of Tulum. Each of the units has its own outdoor space, where the main concept is to create a sanctuary of comfort and disconnection, with spaces that provide privacy and contact with nature.
Architecture firm
Jaque Studio
Principal architect
Jesus Acosta
Design team
Everardo Castro, Miguel Carrillo
Interior design
Jaque Studio
Construction
Jaque Studio
Material
Concrete block, concrete, chukum, wood
Typology
Residential › Housing Complex
Casa Ragu is built upon an irregular, sloped corner lot. These conditions were the base for the development of our first conceptual design pillar: a house projected in half-levels following the topography of the lot.
Principal architect
MXTAD
Structural engineer
Grado50
Tools used
Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp
Material
CESANTONI Tiles, Comex Wall Finish, Arauco Melamine wood panels
Typology
Residential › House
The central concept on which the project is based is the symbiotic relationship between architecture and the surrounding nature. The aim is to create interconnected spaces that allow for the enjoyment of the tranquility of the gardens, while taking advantage of the benefits of natural ventilation and lighting. The design seeks to merge the interior...
Architecture firm
Binomio Taller
Principal architect
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Design team
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Interior design
Binomio Taller
Civil engineer
Aedis Ingenieria
Structural engineer
Jose Pinto Salum
Landscape
Everis Garden Design
Supervision
Binomio Taller
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Photoshop, Lightroom
Construction
Aedis Ingenieria
Material
Concrete, Porcelain flooring, Oak (solid and veneer), Eurovent Aluminum, Steel
Typology
Residential › Single Family Home
A context of unique visuals, where the beauty of Miguel Alemán Dam and the famous Peña of Valle de Bravo, become protagonists to take note of, where the scenery demanded the welcoming feel of red brick be maintained, as did the inclination of the roofing structures.
Project name
Casa La Peña
Architecture firm
Central de Arquitectura - Modica Ledezma
Location
Valle de Bravo, Mexico
Photography
Celia Rojo, Aveh Studio
Principal architect
José Antonio Sanchez
Design team
Hector Modica, Carlos Ledezma
Interior design
Habitacion 116
Structural engineer
Alfonso
Supervision
Central de Arquitectura
Material
Brick, masonry, concrete, wood structure
Typology
Residential › House
Located in a quiet but urban area in Mexico city’s west limits, Casa Madre is a single-family residence that carves the sloping terrain with staggered concrete volumes. The project emerges from the site and is surrounded by local trees and neighbor’s constructions, creating a light contrast between the greenery and the gray palette from the façade.
Architecture firm
Taller David Dana
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Photography
César Béjar, César Belio
Principal architect
David Dana Cohen
Collaborators
Ronit Stein, Asociación Arquitectura
Material
Concrete, Wood, Glass, Steel
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Encanto is a restoration and remodel project of a “casona” from the early XX century, located in Mérida, a few meters from the emblematic Paseo Montejo. The project aims to contribute to the preservation of the residential use of Merida’s Historic Center by reusing the existing construction and giving it a new life.
Project name
Casa Encanto
Architecture firm
Binomio Taller
Principal architect
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Design team
Maya Ruz, Raquel Rodriguez
Interior design
Binomio Taller
Civil engineer
Aedis Ingenieria
Structural engineer
Jose Pinto Salum
Supervision
Binomio Taller
Tools used
AutoCAD, SketchUp, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom
Construction
Aedis Ingenieria
Material
Concrete, Pasta Tile, Oak and Cedar (solid and veneer), Eurovent Aluminum, Steel
Typology
Residential › House