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Villamar

Organic

Project Data

Year

2019

Status

Proposal

Scale

720 m2 / 7,750 ft2

Typology

Residential & Commercial

Location

Guerrero, Mexico

Client

Consultants

Thornton Tomasetti

Team

Fernando Romero, Romain Thijsen, Baris Wenzel, Sophie Franquebalme, Federico Serna Giraldo, Alejandro Hernández Morales, Luis López, Libia Castilla, Adriana Merchant.

The concept of the architectural morphology of the building is based on the play between continuous curves and double curved planes. The continuity of both elements, providing an optimal use of the sheer plot, emphasizes the experience of the distinct location and its views.

The spatial setup responds to the direct connection within the natural surroundings. Integration of the kitchen and service amenities in the core of the house creates a functional division in the spatial setup of the villa.

Continuous curves, following and interweaving with the vertical direction of the context, unite the horizontal architectural elements, levels and programmatic functions of the building.

Altogether, the architectural morphology generates a contemporary interpretation of the traditional villas that can be found in the region of Guerrero.

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