Architects: PRODUCTORA
Area: 90 m²
Year: 2012
Photography: Luis Gallardo
Project Team: Carlos Bedoya, Victor Jaime, Wonne Ickx, Abel Perles
Collaborators: Amauri Sidh, Sonia Starck, Iván Villegas
Construction: Construcciones Papaloapan
City: Tlayacapan
Country: Mexico
House in Tlayacapan, designed by PRODUCTORA, reimagines six parabolic polyester modules from the client’s 1970 modular weekend home. These fiberglass structures, inherited by the clients, form the core of the design, which integrates them into a new residence. The project focuses on recycling these original elements to create a modern living space with a nod to its past.
The project began when the client acquired a new plot of land about an hour from Mexico City, intending to repurpose the modules. They approached PRODUCTORA to disassemble, transport, and reconstruct the fiberglass units on their new site.
This process of reassembly and recycling brought the vintage components into a contemporary architectural framework.
A concrete plinth was used to elevate the modules one meter above the ground, expanding the interior and enhancing the spatial quality of the home. This intervention allowed for more spacious rooms while providing structural stability. The minimalist geometry of the plinth and the use of exposed concrete create a distinct visual contrast with the smooth, restored surfaces of the fiberglass modules.
The design achieves a harmonious balance between the original polyester structure and the new architectural elements. By juxtaposing the smooth fiberglass forms with the raw texture of concrete, the house embodies a fusion of past and present styles, creating a simple yet unique 90 m² living space that integrates both historical and modern influences.
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Project Location
Address: Tlayacapan, Morelos 62540, Mexico
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