Casa El Santuario

Project Status: Under-design
Project Year: 2022
Use: Residential
Client: Private
Area: 1,891 m2
Location: Nuevo Leon, Mexico
Team: MCxA, José De Silva, Schlaich Bergermann Partners, Luz + Forma, Monserrat Padilla, Saad Acústica, AKF, Three

The house is designed based on the characteristics of the site. It is placed in a way to prevent damages to the trees.

The house is located on El Santuario, a residential exclusive and secure area. The design is strongly related with nature because it’s placed over an extensive forest. The site also has amazing views of the city and lots of green areas. The structure plays an important role due to the design of large cantilevers. The columns have funnel forms to mimic the appearance of the trees. Four volumes are accommodated in a way that the orientation is maximized with good natural lighting and ventilation. It also offers great views from each corner of the house.