Located in the vibrant Colonia Juárez neighborhood of Mexico City, LIVUNO is a residential project that responds to its privileged urban position through an architecture defined by openness, clarity, and material honesty.
From its initial conception, the project takes advantage of its three street frontages to organize the residential units with generous natural light, ventilation, and urban views. The architectural language emphasizes the sincere expression of materials: the structural system is left exposed, revealing the sober texture of concrete, while the façades are defined by the monochromatic presence of white concrete block.
The building contains twenty-four residential units distributed across five levels and organized into three typologies: flats, townhouses, and penthouses. The townhouse units incorporate private rear gardens with stone and vegetation, where floor-to-ceiling sliding windows dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior, creating the experience of a house within the urban fabric. The flats feature terraces that frame different perspectives toward the street and are organized as one- and two-bedroom units. The penthouses, arranged across three levels, include private roof gardens and three-bedroom layouts designed for family living.
The façades facing the three streets establish a clear architectural presence within the neighborhood. Two of the elevations emphasize strict linearity through large glazed openings that contrast with the solidity of the opaque white surfaces. Slender columns and exposed slab edges emerge from a solid base of white concrete, giving the upper volumes a sense of lightness and suspension.
The entrance sequence is marked by a large glass door framed in mirrored aluminum, leading to a double-height space organized by a gently ascending ramp and a lattice wall made of recycled wood.
Interior circulation spaces contrast dark floors with white concrete block walls, creating a spatial sequence that culminates in a sculptural exposed concrete staircase with a slender black tubular railing. A block lattice wall at the end of the corridor allows natural ventilation and daylight to penetrate deep into the building.
Inside the apartments, the design reveals the natural texture and color of the materials. White concrete block, exposed concrete, recycled wood, polished granite, and ceramic finishes create a calm and natural atmosphere. Floor-to-ceiling windows enhance the sense of openness while ensuring safety through integrated interior glass railings.
At the top of the building, a shared roof garden offers residents a collective space for gathering and relaxation. The landscape incorporates a variety of plant species—from succulents embedded within concrete block planters to small fruit trees that create intimate urban gardens—providing moments of pause and community within the dynamic rhythm of city life.
