DVS 03 Apartments
  • jury winner
    Housing Project of the Year - Low Rise
Rafael Gamo

DVS 03 Apartments

DVS 03 is a new sector within the Villa Serena apartment complex, located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.

photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo
photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo

The development is located within an existing complex made up of low-rise brick apartment buildings surrounded by common areas, gardens, gym, pool and other amenities. The meticulous study of the site and the analysis of the axes of the original buildings were the starting point in the design process to create direct relationships between the new sector and the pre-existing environment.

photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo
photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo

DVS 03 comprises two buildings with 33 unique one and two bedroom apartments. The apartments have an exterior perimeter made up of balconies and terraces which provide much needed sun protection to the interiors, generate private outdoor spaces in each unit and create a dynamic interplay of light and shadow on the building's facade.

photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo
photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo

The design strategy prioritizes functionality. The buildings utilize a robust concrete frame with strategically placed brick-clad volumes. These cleverly maximize interior space and double as functional storage solutions within the apartments.

photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo
photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo

The different organization in the modulation of windows also produces a sense of individuality in each unit, even those with similar layouts. This results in 33 distinct apartments, each with its own character, contributing to a rich and diverse architectural experience.

photo_credit Rafael Gamo
Rafael Gamo
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