gracia studio: endemico resguardo silvestre

gracia studio: endemico resguardo silvestre


'endémico resguardo silvestre' by gracia studio, valle de guadalupe, mexico
all images courtesy gracia studio



scattered along the sloping terrain of valle de guadalupe, mexico, 'endémico resguardo silvestre' is a cluster of twenty hotel rooms,
designed by san diego-based practice gracia studio. positioned within a landscape of vineyards, each ecoloft has panoramic vistas
overlooking the scenic valley below. placed upon steel stilts, the 20 square meter cubes hover above the rocky ground, minimally interfering
with the savannah continuing underneath. corten steel was selected to surface the small structures, aging with time to blend into
the rustic hues of the encompassing nature.

with each unit strategically oriented to unobstructed views directed towards the valley, guests may close their personal entry door
and feel isolated in nature. attached to each cabin, a personal patio and fireplace allow for comfortable lounging outside.
the 99 hectare complex is completed with a nearby winery and pool.



view from the sloping terrain below



overlooking the valley below



nestled into the rocky terrain



the facades of the cabins may be completely enclosed



personal patio adjacent to each structure



view from a cabin



interior



(left) view from bedroom
(right) bathroom with predominantly black decor




(left) alternative interior
(right) interior with white decor




view of bedroom and bathroom



at dusk



seamlessly transition into the landscape



illuminated at night



warm fire overlooking wine country



pool area for the cluster of cabins



cabins illuminated within the landscape

lauren db
01.08.12  
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I want to be there!!
HBM   01.08.12
Incredible -beautiful.
Sylvie   01.09.12
:O These are awesome!!!!
gork platter   01.09.12
fantastic
dbkii   01.09.12
Fantastico !!
luciana   01.09.12
... fresh air, one day, one night, starry sky, muffled silence, a good wine ... and good design. wonderful!
Cintia Ema   01.09.12
LOVE these!
urban_woodswalker   01.09.12
Great idea. Now, if each roof was a large solar panel, and perhaps solar panels on the sun-facing outer walls, composting toilet and grey water system, even better.
James   01.09.12
A little short on glazing for such a small box, it would be great to see sun shading in Mexico. Going to be a hot time.
ds   01.09.12
yuppie rip-off of Andrea Zittel.
jak   01.09.12
afarin!!! khosa zendegi!
reza   01.09.12
Lovely. Some of the patios don't seem very safe, without ballustrades.
BS   01.09.12
more balconies without ballustrades please ... methinks BS may come from somewhere litigious?
kiddo   01.10.12
Fantastic.
The simplicity of the design and the contrast between the white interior and the site are magical.
@gxrgxr   01.10.12
BS probably comes from australia like me, where you are required to have ballustrading if patio/deck/landing etc is over 1 metre from ground level!

never the less these are awesome little box's!
well done to all involved....beautiful, beautiful, beautiful!
mb   01.10.12
I chose the same hut for storing tools deep in my garden. Same industrial finishing.
iBouc   01.10.12
It was awsome, fentastic, A beautiful creation & integration think.
Shiva Shankar K   01.14.12
It is Awsome, fentastic, A beautiful creation & thinking of integration with nature.
Shiva Shankar K   01.14.12
Excellent concept of breaking down a hotel into its constituent parts!
Would like to see the reception!
Alex   01.14.12

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