Sierra Leona by Cocco

Houses

The external view of the rear facade of the Sierra Leona house is captured from a low angle, displaying the surrounding forest area that has been carefully preserved to minimize any disturbance to the local wildlife.

Architect: Cocco
Year: 2018
Location: Zapopan, Jalisco
Status: In construction
3D model views: PortBlack Roberto Jaramillo

This exterior image captures the construction progress of the house situated on a challenging steep slope, within a region of lush vegetation.
This exterior image captures the construction progress of the house situated on a challenging steep slope, within a region of lush vegetation.
This image captures the slanted view of the front facade of Sierra Leona house, located alongside the road.
This image captures the slanted view of the front facade of Sierra Leona house, located alongside the road.
This image provides a unique viewpoint of the rear facade of Sierra Leona house, emphasizing the preserved forest surroundings and highlighting the freshwater stream.
This image provides a unique viewpoint of the rear facade of Sierra Leona house, emphasizing the preserved forest surroundings and highlighting the freshwater stream.
This photograph shows the old structure of the front facade of Sierra Leona.
This photograph shows the old structure of the front facade of Sierra Leona.
This photograph captures the renovated front facade of Sierra Leona during daytime.
This photograph captures the renovated front facade of Sierra Leona during daytime.
This photograph shows the exterior of a deck that offers a stunning view of the lush surroundings, providing an ideal spot to relax and unwind.
This photograph shows the exterior of a deck that offers a stunning view of the lush surroundings, providing an ideal spot to relax and unwind.
Exterior shot showcasing the jacuzzie features and a partial view of the main living area.
Exterior shot showcasing the jacuzzie features and a partial view of the main living area.
This photograph offers a view of a jacuzzi placed on the deck of a house from a different angle.
This is a close-up photograph of a jacuzzi placed on the deck of a house.
This is a close-up photograph of a jacuzzi placed on the deck of a house.
This photograph shows the exterior of a hanging deck that connects the upper level of a building.
This photograph shows the exterior of a hanging deck that connects the upper level of a building.
This is a close-up photograph of three exposed concrete pillars. This is a close-up photograph of four stylish concrete pillars.
This is a close-up photograph of three exposed concrete pillars. This is a close-up photograph of four stylish concrete pillars.
This image shows the interior of a spacious open-air area with a fireplace as the main focal point.
This image shows the interior of a spacious open-air area with a fireplace as the main focal point.
This photograph captures the interior of an elegant and spacious area, where a stunning chandelier serves as a noticeable centerpiece. The space is characterized by multiple glass wall panels near the upper ceiling, allowing ample natural light to flood the room.
This photograph captures the interior of an elegant and spacious area, where a stunning chandelier serves as a noticeable centerpiece. The space is characterized by multiple glass wall panels near the upper ceiling, allowing ample natural light to flood the room.
This image shows an interior view of an open section on an upper level that can accommodate multiple guests. It features a large L-shaped sofa, providing ample seating, and also offers a stunning view of the lush green environment.
This image shows an interior view of an open section on an upper level that can accommodate multiple guests. It features a large L-shaped sofa, providing ample seating, and also offers a stunning view of the lush green environment.
This is an interior photograph of a staircase designed without any railings.
This is an interior photograph of a staircase designed without any railings.
This photograph offers a close-up view of a wooden staircase with a guard fence made of glass balusters.
This photograph offers a close-up view of a wooden staircase with a guard fence made of glass balusters.
This image showcases a generously-sized area where two rooms are visible, both adorned with stylish brown wood accents.
This image showcases a generously-sized area where two rooms are visible, both adorned with stylish brown wood accents.
A visual representation depicting a bedroom with abundant interior space, notable for its prominent and extensive glass window.
A visual representation depicting a bedroom with abundant interior space, notable for its prominent and extensive glass window.
A photograph capturing the interior of a bedroom, highlighting the sliding glass door that provides access to its veranda.
A photograph capturing the interior of a bedroom, highlighting the sliding glass door that provides access to its veranda.
This is an image of a bathroom area featuring two sink stations, a large wall-mounted mirror, and a stylish combination of black and wooden accents.
This is an image of a bathroom section that includes a compact shower area enclosed by black-painted walls, with a large, glass wall.
This is an image of a bathroom section that includes a compact shower area enclosed by black-painted walls, with a large, glass wall.
A stone sculpture has been installed outside the entrance of the building.
A stone sculpture has been installed outside the entrance of the building.

The inner courtyard. It is the way of living this interstitial space that defines the final architectural will of the project: life abroad, open, closed, in community; a living photograph of the Mexican vital utopia, that is, a world of coexistence, disorder, color and nature; A reflection of the soul in the Mexican patio. These patios in turn visually and harmoniously connect the exterior invaded with vegetation with the interiors, creating very diffuse boundaries between interior and exterior. Leaving open views to all points of view, mountains, streams, trees, streams and lush vegetation.

The architecture of the houses in the center of ancient cities used the patio as the heart and distribution of the house and its future growth. A sober and simple distribution that in turn guarantees good ventilation and lighting to each space.

Built on an extremely steep site in an area with extensive vegetation, emphasis was placed on integrating the house into the forest environment with minimal disturbance to wildlife. One of the first points to reconcile was to “extend” more “flat” land to create a garden at house level. Its black exterior color scheme mimics the black tree trunks seen in the forest.

Ecological or “green” architecture is commonly centered in a very orthodox form characterized by a lifestyle of guilt and sacrifice. It is often at odds with comfort or good taste and instead brings us the promise of a life of hard work that will be rewarded with prosperity. This project tries to link and reach an agreement in which the environment is benefited while the inhabitants of the house do not sacrifice their comfort. For this, the project uses several ways to achieve it, by mechanical and natural means and by taking advantage of the immediate environment.

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