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A green haven in Mexico

2022-09-30T06:36:24.106Z


In Mexico, this architect designed for his personal needs, and with the help of his friend Robert Hutchison, a tripartite house in symbiosis with the surrounding nature. Self-sufficient in water, this eco-responsible building clears new paths for virtuous architecture as much as...


"We usually come here on weekends and, if possible, sometimes in the middle of the week to rest from the intensity of Mexico City,"

says Javier Sánchez, from the JSa studio, who designed his second home in collaboration with his American colleague Robert Hutchison, of Robert Hutchison Architecture (RHA).

“The house is regenerating, we are enjoying the dark nights and the dawn behind the volcano.

It is a place to connect with nature, we also have an orchard and a vegetable garden there

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The living room with bare walls, painted black, in order to focus the gaze on the landscape.

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Located about two hours from the Mexican capital, in the mountain region of Temascaltepec - whose name is taken from the pre-Hispanic

temazcal

referring to public baths and sweat lodges - this building consists of three small structures including a main residence, a workshop to work and a bath house.

“These constructions, in the shape of pavilions, are open to the elements;

they allow you to live in relationship…

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Source: lefigaro

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