坎特拉漫步之屋丨墨西哥丨Antumbra estudio

Architects:Antumbra estudio

Area:360m²

Year:2024

Photographs:Sebastian Anaya / Registro Visual de Arquitectura

Manufacturers:En concreto,La piedra de Occidente

Category:Houses

Architects In Charge:Catalina Joya, Nathalie Jimenez, Florentino Navarro

Project Management And Design:Catalina Joya

Design And Executive Project:Nathalie Jimenez

Design And Construction Coordination:Florentino Navarro

Illustrations:Ricardo Madera y Andrea Orozco

Construction:Matia Difrenna, Juan Guardado

Kitchen:Bruno Taller

Country:Mexico

Text description provided by the architects. Located in Colima, Mexico, a city with a tropical climate, cobblestone streets, and a strong artisanal tradition, Casa Paseo de la Cantera was conceived for a family of five members. The project stems from the request for an open ground floor that connects to the outside and the desire to integrate the San Andrés stone as the main material, crafted by local artisans.

The home is organized under a structural grid of columns and beams made of concrete tinted in brown tones, which allows for the ground floor to be free of dividing walls and links all living spaces with some patio or green view. This system, in addition to providing structure, unifies the material palette of the ensemble, in dialogue with the walls finished in chukum, the wrought iron in warm tones, and the floors of national gray marble.

The main facade is resolved with a hand-carved stone lattice, which filters light and maintains privacy inside without losing visual connection with the surroundings. This element, along with the work of stone masons, marble workers, and formwork carpenters, synthesizes the project's intention and the philosophy of Antumbra studio: a contemporary architecture largely supported by Mexican craftsmanship.

The spatial scheme prioritizes the kitchen as the social core, open to the rest of the common areas and with a direct relationship to the patios. Three gardens (at the entrance, in the center, and at the back of the lot) ensure cross ventilation and visual continuity, minimizing the use of air conditioning and emphasizing the relationship between interior and exterior. The wrought iron and window designs specifically created for the project continue this principle, allowing light and vegetation to be an active part of the daily experience.

The constant interaction with clients and builders, as well as the creation of samples and full-scale prototypes, were fundamental in refining the material character of the house.

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