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tatiana bilbao: casa ajijic


'casa ajijic' by tatiana bilbao, chapala lake, jalisco, mexico 
photo © iwan baan   


mexican architecture firm tatiana bilbao has designed 'casa ajijic', a summer house on chapala lake in jalisco, mexico.
the structure is built out of rammed earth, creating layers and pockets which provide the residents with both public and private spaces.
the dwelling is constructed from vernacular materials using traditional mexican methods, resulting in a structure
which strongly responds to its surrounding landscape. 
 
the various translucencies of the overall building create a visual interplay between the materials,
while keeping in mind the glass openings. these are strategically found on the south side,
protecting the north from the cold winds. 



north façade
photo © iwan baan   



dining room 
photo © iwan baan   



the living room and kitchen are separated by the floor material 
photo © iwan baan   



stairs and concrete walls 
photos © iwan baan   



corridor material 
photos © iwan baan   



entrance with exposed bulbs 
photo © iwan baan     



view at night
photo © iwan baan   



composed earth model



floor plan / level 0
1. living room 
2. dinning room 
3. kitchen
4. services
5. bedroom



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diagram of layout 
bora db
01.22.12  
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is this really concrete? it looks like rammed earth
gc   01.26.12
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