Mexico. A house retrieving the tradition of rammed earth

In Quinta Gaby, along with the building technique, Taller Tlaiye recuperates typological and formal elements that recall Mexican vernacular buildings.

Taller Tlaiye, Quinta Gaby, Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, 2017. Photo Yoshihiro Koitani

Quinta Gaby is a single-family house designed by Taller Tlaiye that retrieves the traditional building technique of rammed earth. Located in Atlixco, Mexico, the residence is arranged around a central patio, recalling the local typology of the hacienda. The core of the building organises the circulation of the inhabitants and is dominated by a papelillo tree.

The 545 sqm residence is accessed from the Eastern side, through a walkway that directly conduces to the patio and the South-oriented living area; this space overlooks a swimming pool, equipped with a wooden deck. The six bedrooms are directly connected to the central patio, each of them has a private bathroom. The night area corresponds to the Northern and the Eastern sides of the building. The mineral texture of rammed earth moulds the atmospheric qualities of the residence, accompanied by smooth concrete and wood in the finishing and floorings.

Taller Tlaiye, Quinta Gaby, Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, 2017. Photo Yoshihiro Koitani
Taller Tlaiye, Quinta Gaby, Atlixco, Puebla, Mexico, 2017. Photo Yoshihiro Koitani
Project:
Quinta Gaby
Location:
Atlixco, Puebla, México
Program:
single-family house
Architect:
Taller Tlaiye
Chief architects:
David Tlaiye Zorrilla, Andrea Martínez Álvarez
Structures:
SC3 S.C. Ing. Julio Ernesto Lira
Construction:
Taller Tlaiye
Area:
545 sqm
Completion:
2017

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