Top: Zeller & Moye, Casa Verne, Mexico City, 2017. Photo Juan Carlos Garza. Above: photo Omar Muñoz
Left: Zeller & Moye, Casa Verne, Mexico City, 2017. Photo Christoph Zeller. Right: photo Omar Muñoz
The derelict existing structure was freed from the excessive number of internal walls, to create generous living spaces. The architects cut new patios and openings into the building to maximize the daylight. A new floor was added on the top of the existing building, introducing a large overhang roof made of white concrete that provides shadow to the interiors. The new rooms were designed with minimal features to enhance the green roof garden. The top floor opens up panoramic views into the rich greenery, thanks to full-height glass screens, giving the impression of a secluded oasis within the city centre.
Casa Verne, Colonia Polanco, Mexico City
Program: single family house renovation
Architects: Zeller & Moye
Team: Ingrid Moye, Christoph Zeller, Omar G. Muñoz, Emma Woodward, Daniel Aguilar
Landscape: Entorno Taller de Paisaje
Main contractor: Factor Eficiencia
Total area: 460 sqm
Garden area: 125 sqm
Completion: 2017