Contemplation and reflection. Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos
25/10/2021.
[Puebla] México
metalocus, EDWIN GUAILLA
metalocus, EDWIN GUAILLA
Located in a semi-urban neighborhood in Mexico and surrounded by a rural environment that still has adobe buildings, volcanic stone, rustic wood and clay tiles, And-Y architects has designed the Casa Lorena.
The house was designed taking into account some axes and scales of a previous construction in the place, giving priority to the privacy of the interior spaces and generating an uncertain sensation of what happens inside.
The house was designed taking into account some axes and scales of a previous construction in the place, giving priority to the privacy of the interior spaces and generating an uncertain sensation of what happens inside.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos. Photograph by Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Ground floor. Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos.
First floor. Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos.
Roof floor. Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos.
Elevations. Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos.
Cross and longitudinal section. Lorena House by And-Y arquitectos.
Lorena House, designed by And-Y arquitectos, creates open spaces that maintain a visual and sensorial continuity with the garden areas using materials with a natural touch such as stones and wood, trying to preserve their original texture, tone, smell and density. The house presents an interesting rereading of the architecture proposed by Barragan, paying special attention to the relationships of the spaces with their natural lighting.
The wooden furniture, as well as the lamps of the same material were designed by the architects, the selected decoration was thought to highlight the work of Mexican artisans.
The wooden furniture, as well as the lamps of the same material were designed by the architects, the selected decoration was thought to highlight the work of Mexican artisans.
Description of project by And-Y arquitectos
The project is located in a semi-urban neighborhood surrounded by a rural environment that continues having this type of constructions featuring materials such as adobe (mudbricks), exposed bricks, volcanic stone details, rustic wood, and clay roof tiles.
The house was first conceived by considering several axis and scales from the previous construction on the site. Privacy in the indoor spaces was given priority while expecting to generate a sense of mystery and uncertainty from the outside.
The public spaces of this residence keep a visual and sensorial flow directed towards the garden. This is achieved by using nature-based materials such as wood and stone and by experiencing their original texture, shade, scent and density.
The house has a rainwater harvesting system that is interconnected to form one single stream. This stream cascades over a reflecting pool to finally spread on the garden. The geometric conditions of the area set the patterns for the need of visual protection, roof ventilation and zenithal lighting in most spaces.
The tour of the house provides a sense of surprise and mystery as one indulges in unveiling every single detail. Different lighting effects and shades make themselves present throughout the different seasons, days and nights.
This use of natural light produces different tones, tints, directions and shapes which in turn change the appreciation of each space and make the experience of living there quite unique and different as the year goes by. Casa Lorena induces moments of contemplation and reflection through the silence of its spaces while at the same time granting a framed view of the sky.
The top floor has materials in raw state where wood stands out as the main element with the purpose of creating a warm and soft environment for the residents. The wood furniture and lamps were designed by the architects.
The decoration was selected to highlight the work of Mexican craftsmen. The tapestry woven on loom and the baskets made from jonote reeds are part of a large handcraft tradition in Cuetzalan del Progreso, Puebla, whereas the pottery is from Santa María Atzompa, Oaxaca.
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Architects
And-Y arquitectos. Architects.- Enrique Yocoyani Aguilar Licona, Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
Area
Plot area.- 200 sqm. Built area.- 225 sqm.
Dates
Design year.- 2018. Completion year.- 2021.
Manufacturers
Hansgrohe, Behr, Helvex, Magg.
Location
Puebla, México.
Photography
Andrea Gabriela Porquillo Cortes.
And-Y arquitectos
And-Y arquitectos.- Enrique Aguilar Licona, Andrea Porquillo Cortes. We are an architecture workshop dedicated to the design and construction of spaces, located in Puebla, Mexico.
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