Mexican design studio Taller Héctor Barroso presents a look at Los Helechos, otherwise known as The Ferns which is a series of small holiday residential complexes. It is located in Valle de Bravo just a few hour's drive away from Mexico City.
Los Helechos is comprised of four identical homes resting adjacent to one another on a sloped site along with a golf and recreational space. The studio explains that "Los Helechos is a group of houses designed to allow nature to act in the intimacy of the home, creating a silent architecture to accompany the beauty of their gardens. The four houses stealthily adapt to the steep slope of the terrain, respecting the existing topography and vegetation to minimize their impact on the site."
Image Credit: César Béjar
What's Driving This Trend
- Nature-inspired Residential Architecture
- Designing residential complexes that seamlessly integrate with nature, creating a harmonious and serene living environment.
- Stealthy Slope Adaptation
- Developing housing designs that effectively blend with the natural slope of the land, minimizing disruption and preserving the existing terrain.
- Intimate Homes with Garden Views
- Creating houses that provide a private and quiet atmosphere, allowing residents to enjoy the beauty of their gardens in peace.
Who This Affects Most
- Architecture
- Architects can explore innovative ways to incorporate natural elements and adapt to challenging terrains while building residential complexes.
- Real Estate Development
- Developers can capitalize on the demand for nature-centric housing designs that prioritize privacy and provide serene living spaces.
- Landscaping and Gardening
- Gardeners can collaborate with architects and homeowners to create gardens that seamlessly blend with the design of the residential complexes, enhancing the overall natural ambiance.
