Local design studio RA! has created the Casa LL which is a blocky structural home that is complete with polystyrene panels and concrete. It is located in Tepoztlán, Mexico, and was completed by the team that led the studio: Cristóbal Ramírez de Aguilar, Pedro Ramírez de Aguilar, and Santiago Sierra.
The space is nestled under the cliffs of the town and it has a "geometric composition of the house responds to a fragmentation of prisms that join and separate to shape its internal spaces" according to the team. They explain the design, "Once crossing the access alleys between the large blocks that compress us and guide us inside, a transition occurs where there is a brutal expansion towards the generous garden and the view of the mountains."
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Geometric Home Designs
- The use of geometric prisms to fragment and shape internal spaces offers an avenue for architects to innovate with striking visual elements.
- Polystyrene Panel Construction
- Building homes with polystyrene panels introduces a lightweight and versatile material option for modern home designs.
- Cliffside Living
- Incorporating natural cliffs into architectural designs allows for breathtaking views and an immersive connection with the landscape.
Where This Applies
- Sustainable Architecture
- Embedding eco-friendly materials like polystyrene panels into construction practices can reduce environmental impact.
- Landscape Architecture
- Designing homes that interact harmoniously with natural terrains enhances aesthetic appeal and promotes sustainable living.
- Modular Housing
- Adapting modular concepts with geometric and fragmented prisms can revolutionize the efficiency and customizability of residential projects.
