The project is developed at the highest part of a hill. For its development, it was thought of a succession of volumes that fell together within the topography of the property. Within the site, the firmest area was chosen to locate a large social area and the bedroom.
This was with the intention that the owners would have a stable and level area to circulate avoiding steps in its circulation. From this flat and central area, we transitioned into the other spaces, such as bedrooms, patios, and corridors. All distributed radially from this flat social area that is accessed through a large axis. Visually, the layout of the property elements mimics stars the sea and also the great Spica, which will be described later.
The main entrance to the house is at the same time a central axis where you encounter all of the elements: water, fire, wind and earth. The eyes are immediately drawn to the fire feature, the waterfall in the pool and the sea in the background. This main corridor divides the house into area public and private, following the topography of the hill.
The exterior space of the home embraces volumes at different levels, all through a route. Stairs, steps, bridges, tunnels, and arches are interspersed, all with the intention of reinforcing movement in public spaces. It is important to note that the design concept of the exterior spaces corresponds to the configuration of the constellation of Virgo, and the location of the pergola is the brightest star from the constellation of Virgo; Spica. This was one of the final elements in the journey of the project, but it is a very strong visual concept that finishes from the axis of the main access.
Casa Arroyo was built with a Tierra del Sitio method. Using soil from the site instead of concrete, the Earth Under Construction is a material of natural origin. This sustainable design reduces ecological footprint, is highly resistant, versatile and durable, which does not need fossil fuels in its transformation processes, and which also improves the quality of our living spaces.
We began with the location of a garage, which could also be a possible bedroom for guests in the future, and would have to have a small house upstairs. The structure is both aesthetically pleasing and functional. The main house will eventually integrate to a pool area via a bridge extending from the bathroom and main entrance.
A favorite feature is the multiple use of a bathroom, located on the landing of the stairs. The efficient location of the bathroom provides access for the guest house, garage and future pool area.
This project is developed in 1200 sq ft, part of the distribution of a social area (living room and kitchen) and two bedrooms with private bathrooms that even function independently. Private spaces independent of the social space, is all that this small project designed in a space that could grow on the upper floor, up to four rooms independent, depending on how time passes and the family becomes independent. Function dominates form in this bubblegum-colored house, reminiscent of sweets and color of cotton candy, the same tones that can be seen both in the clouds and in the dawn of the site, and makes the little house merge with the sunset.
Casa Sol was a remodel, in addition to designing the patio and pool, Lorenia added an apartment to this Mediterranean villa design. Incorporating the elements, striking blue accents bring in the ocean and sky through the tile and doors. Lorenia’s signature handmade breeze blocks can be found both inside and out, offering sunshine and shade at the same time. The arches bordering the pool and the mosaic sun at the bottom of the pool complete the concept.
It is important to note that this was a remodeling and expansion of a service space. The main concept from which we started was the color and geometry. We considered the vegetation, the cacti; the environment of the Baja Sol. From this geometry a series of textures were chosen that give life to the old service room. Triangles, rhombuses and thorns give tone to this environment, which highlights textiles, wood, stone, locked rod, travertine, colorful lattices and mosaics, translated into railings, benches, bars, shadows and roofs, with the intention to value labor in the development of projects. It should be emphasized that all elements are made on site, by local labor. This was the main concept with which this great little project was remodeled.
Geometric textures and traditional Mexican textiles were combined on this patio, pool and landscape design. Breeze block, handmade Mexican mosaic tiles and desertscape complement the oasis feel of the pool and spa.
The geometric element of the cross was inserted into the recreation of a very natural oasis setting. The central element of the design resembles the sarape, a traditional Mexican textile. Travertine was used on the patio for high resistance and sustainability.
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