concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees

Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos merges house with yoga studio

 

Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos introduces Casa Zen, a concrete structure that combines a family home and a yoga studio in Mérida, Mexico. The design features large windows that connect the living spaces with the natural surroundings, letting in light and offering views of the landscape. Exposed concrete, polished cement floors, and black-framed windows create a calm atmosphere, allowing nature to take center stage. In response to the family’s desire to preserve the existing trees on the property, the architects crafted a layout that weaves around the existing trees, with spaces arranged to maintain the connection between the home and its surroundings. A tall, double-height portico serves as the entrance to the house, while a more intimate portico leads to the yoga studio, distinguishing the two spaces with a subtle touch.

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
all images courtesy of Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos

 

 

Casa Zen’s Yucatán trees reduce the temperature on the site

 

Inside Casa Zen, Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos incorporates a central double-height space, crossed by a curved bridge. This bridge links the dining room and kitchen with the first floor, connecting the family room with the bedrooms. This central area becomes the heart of the home, fostering interaction and offering glimpses of the residence’s design through shifts in light, shadow, and varying heights. The home’s simplicity allows the trees and light to make their mark on the space, turning the walls into a canvas for nature’s presence. In preserving 45 endemic trees, the layout by the Mexican firm reduced the site’s temperature while helping to sustain local wildlife, including birds like parrots and hummingbirds. 

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
combining a family home and a yoga studio

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
large windows connect the living spaces with the natural surroundings

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
floor-to-ceiling openings let in light and offer views of the landscape

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
exposed concrete, polished cement floors, and black-framed windows create a calm atmosphere

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Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos was guided by the family’s request to preserve as many trees as possible

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
inside Casa Zen, Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos incorporates a central double-height space

concrete residence with integrated yoga studio weaves around yucatan's endemic trees
a bridge links the dining room and kitchen with the first floor

 

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this central area becomes the heart of the home

 

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interior spaces are designed around the existing trees
interior spaces are designed around the existing trees
Casa Zen’s black-framed windows contrast against the polished white cement floors
Casa Zen’s black-framed windows contrast against the polished white cement floors
the home’s neutral palette of exposed concrete and polished cement reflects the serenity
the home’s neutral palette of exposed concrete and polished cement reflects the serenity
the central double-height space in Casa Zen fosters family interaction
the central double-height space in Casa Zen fosters family interaction
light and shadow interplay through Casa Zen’s large windows
light and shadow interplay through Casa Zen’s large windows
tall concrete walls act as a backdrop for shifting light
tall concrete walls act as a backdrop for shifting light
a smaller portico leads to the yoga studio
a smaller portico leads to the yoga studio
creating a sense of being immersed in nature
creating a sense of being immersed in nature
expansive windows throughout Casa Zen allow light to flow freely
expansive windows throughout Casa Zen allow light to flow freely
the outdoor terrace offers a tranquil space to enjoy the natural surroundings
the outdoor terrace offers a tranquil space to enjoy the natural surroundings
Casa Zen’s concrete walls blend with the natural landscape
Casa Zen’s concrete walls blend with the natural landscape
allowing the natural environment to be the focal point
allowing the natural environment to be the focal point
creating a serene environment for family living and yoga practice
creating a serene environment for family living and yoga practice
Casa Zen preserves 45 endemic trees
Casa Zen preserves 45 endemic trees
a double-height portico marks the main entrance
a double-height portico marks the main entrance
merging interior spaces with the surrounding trees
merging interior spaces with the surrounding trees

project info:

 


name:
Casa Zen

architect: Garrido Lizarraga Arquitectos | @garridolizarraga
designer team: Julio Enrique Garrido, Leonardo Marrufo, José Luis Ojeda
location: Mérida, Yucatán, Mexico

 

 

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