transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico

transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico

escobedo soliz inserts ‘casa de la cañada’ into a natural slope 

 

Sited on a sloping terrain, facing a reserve with a ravine and river in Naucalpan, Mexico, ‘Casa de la Cañada’ by Escobedo Soliz exemplifies building a home on natural topography. Developed downwards, the construction takes advantage of the existing inclination — leading to one level above the sidewalk and two below it. Bedrooms, bathrooms, dressings rooms, and a gaming room occupy the top level, while the first below it is the ground floor, where a public area and kitchen welcome residents and guests. Finally, at the lowest level, a central patio appears, hosting an open-air kitchen and a semi-covered pool. 

transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico
all images © Ariadna Polo

 

 

building with lateral + transversal layouts 

 

‘The building is planted in just 100 square meters from the blocks of services and circulations that are along the two sides that adjoin with neighbors; these lateral volumes protect the privacy of the interior of the house and serve to embed the white transversal volumes that fly above the natural terrain, thus allowing the topography and vegetation of the glen to pass under the entire house without obstacles,’ writes the Escobedo Soliz team

transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico
‘Casa de la Cañada’ is built downwards on a natural slope

 

 

These white volumes composing the house include the main living spaces and open from side to side towards the ravine and the interior patios. Last but not least, the structuring of ‘Casa de la Cañada’ has been resolved based on rigid concrete frames with enclosing masonry walls, joists, and vault slabs. The foundation is based on continuous footings staggered with the slope of the land and retaining walls. ​

transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico
white volumes and lush vegetation compose the design

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transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico

transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico
meditative scenes unfold throughout

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transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico

transversal volumes and lush vegetation compose 'casa de la cañada' in mexico
natural lighting meshing with the concrete framework

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project info:

 

name: Casa De La Cañada 

location: Naucalpan, Mexico

project period: 2019 – 2023

architecture: Escobedo Soliz | @escobedosoliz

team: Pavel Escobedo, Andrés Soliz, Maximiliano Animas and Alberto Hernandez

construction: Taller 499 | @t.499

landscape design: PAAR Taller 

lighting design: Sombra | @s_o_m_b_r_a__

structural engineering: Elizarrarás Ingeniería

hydraulic, sanitary, pluvial, electrical, gas, voice & data engineering: Ro Consultores

photography: Ariadna Polo | @ariadnapolo.foto

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