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Las parotas

A look inside another lifestyle
Location: Oaxaca's Coast
Climate: Tropical wet & dry
Construction: 293 sqmt

concept

With a pronounced slope topography, we aim to create platforms integrated into the land, which will generate interaction with the user. The intention is to overview open spaces to create a dialogue with the environment.
Terracota tones, local materials including woods and stones.
Landscape: Local plants like low cacti, palms and flowers like bugambilia.
GARDEN VIEW
WEST VIEW

building

Reinforced concrete
Block
Steel beams
front view
lower level

Design process

The idea starts with a large main volume, which becomes the house. The area is designed with double heights and a sloping roof, which  predominates in the building.
All areas overlook the social area, which is concibe as an extension of the main terrace.
first level