Mexico Metropolis structure studio HEMAA used a metal construction and inexperienced eaves for the Pabellón de la Reserva, a gathering place situated on the marshy shores of a lake within the mountains of central Mexico.
The Pabellón de la Reserva – the Pavilion of the Reserve – was constructed to be a gathering area on the shore of a small lake within the Santa Fe Reserve outdoors Mexico Metropolis.
The 263-square-meter construction sits low alongside the lake, anchored by bolstered concrete foundations that attain into the moist earth and, the place the construction's courtyard extends, into the lake itself.
It has a construction made largely of recycled metal, with mesh painted inexperienced to assist it mix in with its environment because the homeowners host occasions and retreats.
“The Pabellón de la Reserva is anchored by a fragile body with cantilevered eaves in an ash inexperienced hue that blends in with its environment,” HEMAA founder Santiago Matos advised Dezeen.
“This design alternative blurs the boundaries of the construction, subtly framing the pure panorama,” he continued.
“The architectural construction not solely defines the area, however units a rhythm that harmonizes with its environment, making a serene, ethereal ambiance that invitations guests to have interaction with the great thing about the setting.”
Recycled metal columns body floor-to-ceiling glass, edged by a wraparound walkway that extends to the concrete walkway.
The roof of the construction has a single chimney that offers the property a rural silhouette, in addition to planters and photo voltaic panels to extend self-sufficiency.
HEMAA advised Dezeen they’re on observe for Residing Constructing certification, a excessive worldwide normal for sustainability.
In keeping with the studio, recycled metal makes up nearly two-thirds of the structural metal and cladding and was sourced inside a 500 kilometer radius of the location.
Adjoining to the construction is a classy rainwater assortment system and a miniature remedy plant hidden by wetland landscaping that makes use of small synthetic wetland filter parts in addition to industrial methods.
Inside, the pavilion has a easy structure designed with inside studio Dirección MX with an open dwelling area organized as a mix front room and eating room.
A smaller part to the aspect homes the kitchen and loo.
FSC licensed wooden covers a lot of the inside. It encompasses a built-in leisure system in addition to a classy picket display screen masking the floor-to-ceiling home windows to offer privateness from the adjoining street.
The structural metal beams that make up the ceiling of the construction have been left open and function skylights. The planter bins on the roof are hole and have aspect openings that allow mild into the void within the ceiling space, bringing extra pure mild inside.
A central Japanese-style paper pendant chandelier hangs by the grid ceiling construction and when its darkish could be seen illuminated from a distance, even throughout the lake.
“Designed to host cultural occasions, workshops and conferences, it encourages group engagement and a deeper appreciation of nature,” Matos stated.
“Its open and versatile structure accommodates a variety of actions – from intimate conferences and conversations to bigger occasions – enhancing its function as a dynamic and inclusive area for shared experiences.”
A stone path leads from the terrace to a picket and metal bridge that results in a small panorama island designed by Hugo Sánchez Paisaje. On the waterfront, the studio included a built-in concrete dialog pit with a central hearth pit.
Based mostly in Mexico Metropolis, HEMAA has additionally accomplished a pair of stone-clad homes within the metropolis and renovated a 1950s modernist home.
Images is by César Béjar.
Undertaking credit:
Structure: Hema
Engineering: BVG Group
Panorama design: Hugo Sánchez Panorama
Inside design: MX handle in collaboration with HEMAA