Casas Laguna de la Estrella
Isaac Arzeta

“Beyond conventions: two homes a cohesive identity”

This project consists of two single-family homes located on adjacent 150 m² lots in the northern area of Colima, Mexico. Taking advantage of the lots' contiguity and aiming to deliver a differentiated product to the market, the design unifies the external appearance of both houses while offering two distinct interior layouts tailored to the diverse needs of future residents.

photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta
photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta

The architectural program was efficiently organized to accommodate three bedrooms, three bathrooms, service areas, and generous social spaces. Given the region’s climatic conditions, a careful study of the site's orientation was essential to create strategic openings that provide natural ventilation and daylight while minimizing thermal gain and ensuring indoor comfort.

photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta
photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta
photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta

The material palette was conceived to evoke warmth and serenity. A neutral and cohesive base dominates the spatial experience, while specific textures are introduced to create subtle yet rich visual interest. Light wells and framed views were incorporated around the staircases, allowing the interior atmosphere to evolve throughout the day with the movement of the sun. Sculptural staircase walls were designed with a stepped profile to preserve a human scale and allow light to filter through to adjacent spaces.

photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta
photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta

The volumetric composition was designed to convey a strong tectonic expression. The massing was deliberately fragmented so that key programmatic elements — such as bedrooms or staircases — could be articulated on the façade. This segmentation was achieved through a system of assembled planes and volumes that generate depth, rhythm, and refinement, while maintaining a cohesive and human-centered reading of the whole.

photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta
photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta

Through these strategies, we aimed to create genuine added value — moving beyond generic prototypes to design homes from the inside out, with spatial efficiency, thoughtful inhabitability, and a unique architectural character that sets them apart within their context.

photo_credit Isaac Arzeta
Isaac Arzeta
photo_credit GSA Design
GSA Design
photo_credit GSA Design
GSA Design
photo_credit GSA Design
GSA Design

Project credits

Product spec sheet

Windows
Eurovent by Cuprum
Wood looking ceramic tile, Flooring tile

Project data

Project Year
2025
Primary Building Material
Brick
Glass
Building Area
300 m2
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