In the heart of the Oaxacan coast, the sustainable architecture of Productora and the interior design of The Book of WA come together in a harmonious dialogue between the constructed and the natural. This project employs materials that respect local biodiversity, integrating regenerative building practices that enhance the essential beauty of the l...
Architecture firm
Productora
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Onnis Luque, Kymaia
Principal architect
Natalia Badia
Design team
The Book of WA
Collaborators
Ezequiel Ayarza Sforza (Conceptualization and development), Eduardo García (Culinary concept)
Interior design
The Book of WA
Tools used
Reinforced concrete walls, slopes made of on-site blocks with concrete and local soil, traditional palapa with palm and wooden beams
Construction
Salinas Architecture and Construction
Material
Concrete, local wood, concrete blocks with local soil, local palm
Typology
Hospitality › Hotel
The Papaloapan River Linear Park is a project aimed at rehabilitating a degraded public space in the city of Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, located between the city limits and the natural border of the Papaloapan River.
Project name
Papaloapan River Linear Park
Architecture firm
Entorno y Contexto
Location
Tuxtepec, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Andrés Cedillo / ESPACIOS
Principal architect
Alejandro Polo Lamadrid
Landscape Architecture
virens A+P
Design team
Édgar Marmolejo Espinosa, Quetzalli Hernández, Mercedes Mata, Pamela Tejeda, Delfino Segura Vences, Enrique Zenón Olvera, Jesús Valdez, Hesner Sánchez
Area
7,000 m² / Outdoor area: 28,220 m²
Contractor
Karisma Ingeniería
Material
Steel, clay tile, glass, brick
Typology
Urban › Public Space, Park
Since its origins in the early 20th century, the Michelin Guide has been a global benchmark for culinary excellence. While its initial editions also recommended hotels, it wasn’t until 2024 that they received their own distinction with the introduction of the Michelin Key.
The Brutalist architecture that defies convention and blends harmoniously with the lush nature of the Oaxacan coast defines the sublime experience of Casa TO, in vibrant Punta de Zicatela.
Architecture firm
Ludwig Godefroy
Location
La Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Principal architect
Ludwig Godefroy
Design team
Surreal Estate
Collaborators
Bamburen (Furnishing)
Interior design
Daniel Cinta
Landscape
Gisela Kenigsberg and Daniel Cinta
Material
Concrete, steel, clay, and wood
Typology
Hospitality › Boutique Hotel
The intention of this project is deeply rooted in the understanding of the site as an opportunity to create a sense of place. The house is not perceived as an imposed object but as a tool to uncover the natural events and manifestations specific to the context. The placement of the modules sets a high priority on the disposition of outdoor areas.
Architecture firm
MATERIA + Gustavo Carmona
Location
Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Photography
Jaime Navarro
Collaborators
Karla Uribe, Gustavo Xoxotla, Teresa Berumen, Rodrigo Pérez, Jovana Grujevska, Sol Fernández, Isabel Pacheco
Landscape
Gustavo Carmona + Diáspora (Magaly Martínez, Luis Muñoz)
Lighting
Gustavo Carmona, Juan Carlos Stefanoni
Construction
Juan Carlos Stefanoni
Material
Stone, concrete, glass, wood, brick
Typology
Residential › House
Outlaw House is a single-family vacation home located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, Mexico. This town is part of the conurbation of Puerto Escondido, one of the areas with the highest tourist boom and growth in the country due to its picturesque beaches, bordered by gigantic rock formations that create a unique landscape.
Architecture firm
GARQUITEG
Location
Brisas de Zicatela, Santa María Colotepec, Oaxaca
Principal architect
Enrique Garcia Tinoco
Design team
Ignacio García, Daniel Martinez
Interior design
Sheri O. Timmons (arte en muro de Lucas Rise) (mosaicos en muros con diseños de Francisco Toledo)
Lighting
Karla iluminacion y Sheri O. Timmons
Supervision
Ignacio Garcia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concreto, piedra laja, mosaicos de pasta, madera, palma
Typology
Residential › House
Casa Alegría is a vacation rental residence located in Zicatela, Oaxaca, on Mexico's southwest coast. This place is part of the conurbation of Puerto Escondido. With a population of 45,000 inhabitants, it's a calm location, ideal for resting or retiring.
Project name
Casa Alegría
Architecture firm
GARQUITEG
Location
Brisas de Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Mexico
Principal architect
Enrique García Tinoco
Design team
José Antonio González
Interior design
Benjamin Lambert
Supervision
Ignacio Garcia
Tools used
ArchiCAD, AutoCAD, Autodesk 3ds Max, Adobe Photoshop
Material
Concrete, glass, wood, stone
Typology
Residential › Residential Single-Family Home, Rental Home, Weekend Retreat, Vacation Home
The studio based in the Oaxaca Valley is transforming contemporary architecture with principles that balance sustainable building, meticulous restoration, and the advocacy of traditional construction techniques.
