Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026
Archello Awards 2026 · Enter your projects before 30 September 2026

Link

Applied products
View all applied products

Located in Tijuana, Baja California, Link is a residential project that engages in a sophisticated dialogue with the city’s complex urban topography. Composed of two slender towers resting on a shared plinth, the project maximises site potential while offering a contemporary and functionally efficient architectural response. 

photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo

Architectural Strategy 
Each tower is enveloped in a copper-toned façade that accentuates the organic continuity of its geometry. This skin—both performative and aesthetic—mitigates climatic exposure while producing nuanced interior lighting conditions: 50% of the envelope consists of indirect, controlled openings. A green vertical thread weaves upward across the towers, reinforcing their visual connection with the surrounding landscape and urban fabric of Tijuana. 

photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo

Form and Positioning 
The towers, designed at varying heights, are thoughtfully positioned to align with the site’s natural slope. This strategy enables an efficient layout of access points and parking infrastructure, while enhancing natural ventilation, lighting, and privacy across all units. The staggered building footprint amplifies the site's geometry and opens up panoramic views toward Tijuana’s skyline. 

photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo

Programme and Distribution 
The nine-storey base houses vehicular access, parking, and the main residential lobby. Rising above, the towers comprise 119 residential units ranging from 60 m² to 155 m², with a strategic layout of five apartments per floor to ensure multi-directional views and spatial privacy. Shared amenities are distributed throughout upper levels and rooftops, including a paddle court and recreational terraces that promote resident interaction. 

photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo
photo_credit Andres Cedillo
Andres Cedillo

Interior Design and Spatial Quality 
Each dwelling features refined material finishes and carefully planned spatial compositions, offering a sense of individuality and comfort. Copper façade perforations and linear apertures regulate solar gain while framing urban vistas. Generous daylight infuses the interiors, enhancing habitability and establishing a continuous relationship with the external environment.

photo_credit Barbeta Arquitectos
Barbeta Arquitectos
photo_credit Barbeta Arquitectos
Barbeta Arquitectos
photo_credit Barbeta Arquitectos
Barbeta Arquitectos
photo_credit Barbeta Arquitectos
Barbeta Arquitectos

Urban Impact and Sustainability 
Link reinterprets the notion of residential luxury by privileging spatial performance and urban integration. Beyond offering a comprehensive contemporary lifestyle, the project contributes to Tijuana’s urban development by respecting and amplifying the site’s natural and cultural characteristics. The use of sustainable materials and context-sensitive planning ensures long-term efficiency, resilience, and architectural relevance. 

photo_credit skmtk
skmtk
photo_credit skmtk
skmtk
photo_credit skmtk
skmtk
photo_credit skmtk
skmtk
Share or Add Link to your Collections