In-situ furniture

Generating a transition between building and nature, landscape is central to the design of the Santana House by Manuel Cervantes Estudio. Located in Valle De Bravo, Mexico, the house is carefully situated on site, with an existing pine retained within the entry courtyard. A space for meeting and congregation, the courtyard forms the heart of the house and connects to the bedrooms, living and utility areas. Open views out the landscape are afforded from every room.   Credit: Rafael Gamo The house features an exposed wooden structure which is based on a series of repeating frames and a single pitch roof. In addition to the use of timber, other key materials utilized include stone for flooring and select walls, with rough-textured p... More