House of Avocado
Today we are running away from the gray weather outside the window and the rain to the Avocado House. Casa Aguacates is a weekend home located just hours from Mexico City in the rural area of Valle del Bravo Lake. Francisco Pardo Arquitecto studio is responsible for its design.
The house was designed for a young couple and their child a weekend oasis from the hustle and bustle of the big city. The three-hectare site, located in a valley between the mountains, is located next to an avocado field that descends into a dense forest and valley.
This is where the name of the project came from. It was very important for the architects to highlight the picturesque views without disturbing the avocado field. Hence the unusual decision to make the house… partially buried in the ground. Another important point of the project was to preserve the natural elements and generate a minimal impact on the surroundings.
As the owners are avid hang gliders, the fifth facade was especially important for them - that is, the view from the sky. The concrete structure has become the perfect background for wooden accessories and stone.
The large living space opens onto a terrace with a hot tub. In the center there is a large kitchen island, and an impressive fireplace also attracts attention. There is an interior patio to the rear, providing a second source of sunlight and ventilation.
The concrete meets the walls in Chukum, natural stucco from the Yucatan region. Partition walls are made of pine wood, which comes from the recycling of formwork used during the construction process.
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