The residential complex is located in one of the most traditional neighborhoods in the southern part of Mexico City, on a 10,600 m2 plot with topography that allowed for the creation of gardens, finishes, and the preservation of the original flora. Significant landscape features have been captured, such as native trees like ash, pepper trees, jacarandas, and grevillias, many of which were transplanted and meticulously cared for to preserve the natural environment. Common green areas cover 1,014 m2, private green areas occupy 4,426 m2, and rooftop areas extend to 883 m2.
The design premise focused on providing a private atmosphere filled with light and greenery for the 49 houses and common services. The comprehensive and detailed architectural program allowed for the generation of two main visual paths: one from the car and another at the sidewalk level. The latter guides the observer through pedestrian walkways connecting all areas, providing an experience beyond the visual, connecting daily activities in this urban microclimate.
The project succeeds in creating a green oasis in a city where pollution and concrete limit residential areas. The primary virtue of the design lies in that every window, balcony, garden, or connection to the exterior offers privileged views. Every detail was considered, from common spaces to less visible corners, breathing life into a project conceived as a living organism that houses residences.
Public areas include a party hall with a garden terrace, a green rooftop with space for barbecues, and a central garden that connects pathways on both sides, featuring open spaces for play and a green bridge connecting to another area of the complex. On the ground floor, there is a terrace with pools, with a cut in the volcanic rock giving rise to vegetation.
The children's forest, the third green area, is entirely covered by trees, with islands of vegetation and natural play areas. The pet area offers ample space with natural light for communal activities.
In the private area, all properties have gardens, terraces, green roofs, and rooftop gardens, aiming to give residents the feeling of opening their windows and doors to a wooded environment instead of concrete.
The design focused on urban ecology, prioritizing circulation through bridges connecting house entrances to public spaces, fostering interaction among neighbors and with the surrounding nature. A secret garden was discovered under these bridges, utilizing each open space as a communal area and avoiding dead zones.
Environmental consideration was essential in the design, rescuing and transplanting over 130 trees. Despite the peculiarities of the volcanic rock ecosystem, existing vegetation was respected, and endemic species were added, promoting well-being, health, and connection with nature. The landscape's biodiversity is evident in every corner, creating an oasis in the midst of the city that evolves and matures year after year, reflecting the seasons and providing a unique visual and sensory escape.
