Designed by: A-001 Taller de Arquitectura

This project is about the renovation of an existing house, in which the main purpose was to integrate to it’s surroundings by the conscious choice of local materials, the communication between living spaces and the relation to it’s context.

An interior common space was expanded and better ventilated, and local materials such as wood were used throughout the renovation.

The master bedroom has been transformed into a spacious and comfortable space with the incorporation of the parota wood coverings.

The interior garden has been elevated to improve lighting and ventilation in the house.

The client’s request was to adapt the existing house for their 5-member family, as well as the visits they’ll receive from friends and family, providing flexible spaces capable of adapting their lifestyle and activities of each member.

One of the changes that were made was the elevation of the interior garden, which became a highly representative element within the proposal, with the goal of illuminating and ventilating the house in a better way, as well as visually expanding the interior spaces.

We sought to generate a facade that prioritized the family’s privacy, but at the same time it had a very clear and strong design intention.

In terms of materiality, we looked for a predominance of local and characteristic materials of the area, such as chucum walls, which in this project achieve a distinctive warmth with ocher tones, also parota wood coverings, a material that has the ideal properties for the warm and humid climate of tropical areas.

This project is a clear example of how good design and planning can transform spaces that are no longer functional, or that have lost value over time.