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The Tepoztlan Spa aims to immerse itself in the jungle. It features a roof garden that absorbs the architectural features and connects visitors with the jungle canopy. On the ground floor, the itinerary is emphasised with a ‘Sacro Bosco’ experience, where the distribution of seemingly historic objects would reference the presence of another world from another time. The jury was impressed by the groundwork and the apparent objective of blending the garden with the dense vegetation. The integration of this wellness facility into the existing dense natural surroundings is well conceived, as the paths and entrances are reduced to the necessary minimum of built interventions. On the other hand, the jury was less impressed by the lighting, which is at odds with the immersive experience.

After the earthquake on September 19 the past 2017 that left remnants in different parts of the country, one of the most affected areas demanded the immediate implementation of projects. The restoration of the public space of the Garden, Plaza, Forum, and Kiosk was developed within the Partial Plan. Jojutla in Morelos, that was one […]

The building dates from the early 20th century, when the area was a rural residential complex. It has a great historical, artistic and patrimonial value, initially built as a group of houses that was subsequently abandoned as a result of the growth of the city and its proximity to the historic centre. During the following […]

The CEFR House is built in one of the many housing complexes that are located at “Pedregal” area of Mexico City. Most of these sets have fixed lines for their construction and landscape, the factors that become challenging at the moment of intervention. The “Pedregal” of Mexico City is a unique ecosystem, plant and animal […]