A house open to the climate and rhythm of Yucatán

Located in Mérida, Yucatán, Casa Naay is composed of a series of volumes that gravitate around a roofed quadrangular platform. This configuration responds directly to the climate conditions and existing vegetation of the site, fostering an open relationship with the landscape and a fluid circulation between interior and exterior.

The project focuses on enhancing thermal comfort through passive strategies: cross ventilation, precise spatial orientation, the use of ventilated roofs, and solar panels all reduce solar exposure, promote natural airflow, and lower energy demand. Rather than imposing itself on the land, the house rises on concrete and steel platforms, lifted from the ground to improve ventilation and overall breathing of the structure in a context of high temperatures and humidity.

The architectural language is sober and quiet. Exposed materials interact with the climate and the serene atmosphere of the site. Natural light, openings, finishes, and vegetation act as active components, generating a domestic experience that is introspective, open, and in harmony with the surroundings.

The layout is organized into independent cores connected by open spaces. The bedrooms, conceived as autonomous modules with their own services, are separated from the main volume that houses the living room, dining room, and kitchen, as well as from the outdoor social areas. This arrangement encourages privacy, optimizes cross ventilation, and establishes spatial transitions that blur the boundaries between architecture and landscape. Circulation paths, always in contact with vegetation, reinforce the contemplative character of the home.