(About Casa M)
One of Casa M's biggest challenges—which became an opportunity—is its terrain, characterized by a steeply sloping topography. To solve for this, Vieyra Estudio presented an architectural program reflected in the distribution of levels. The project emerged as a volumetric game of solids and voids, complete with staggered terraces and balconies, thus achieving a visible proportion on the facades and an outdoor connection at every level.(Area)
720m2
(Year)
2021
(Project Direction)
Lorena Vieyra
(Project Collaborators)
David Fernandez, Francesca Piacentini, Mariana Dehesa
(Team)
David Fernández, Francesca Pia Cetini, María Dehesa
(Location)
Mexico City
(Special Installations)
NTX
(Lighting)
GTec
(Photographer)
Jaime Navarro
The façade is finished in white concrete, which creates a striking contrast alongside its black steel frames. Permeability is achieved via generous windows and terraces.
As well as taking advantage of natural light, the project also has a water recovery system. There is a treatment plant and a rainwater harvesting system designed to minimize consumption and reduce the impact on the environment.
Visitors can enjoy views of the federal reserve forest from the living area, which organically unfolds around the central fireplace. From here, the project slowly reveals more of its character as you traverse downwards.
A strong indoor-outdoor connection prevails throughout, with terraces comprising a bar and an outdoor living space. We experience the same spatial fluidity on the lower floor, where the outdoor barbeque area becomes an extension of the dining room, optimizing the indoor-outdoor connection.
