Casa Ananda

B.C., Mexico

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Casa Ananda

B.C., Mexico

Firm

Yturbe Taller de Arquitectura

Type

Residential › Private House

STATUS

Built

YEAR

2023

SIZE

5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft

BUDGET

Undisclosed

In an era where architecture often favors spectacle over substance, Casa Ananda by YTA Yturbe Taller stands as a masterclass in restraint—a residence that reconciles modernist rigor with the ephemeral beauty of its tropical surroundings. Located in [insert specific location], the project transcends fleeting trends to offer a timeless meditation on space, materiality, and light.

Project Statement: Architecture as a Meditative Practice
Casa Ananda reimagines the language of tropical modernism by privileging subtlety over showmanship. Rather than imposing itself on the landscape, the design draws from it—distilling the lush vegetation, shifting light, and ambient breezes into a composition of thoughtful architectural gestures. The result is a home that feels both grounded and weightless, serene yet deeply rooted in its context.

Key Design Strategies
1. Light as Material
Dynamic Fenestration: Skylights, clerestory windows, and operable timber screens are carefully orchestrated to choreograph the passage of sunlight throughout the day, transforming it into an architectural element in its own right.

Shadow Play: Deep overhangs and perforated elements generate shifting patterns across surfaces, animating the house with a quiet, ever-changing rhythm.

2. Material Honesty
A refined palette of exposed concrete, volcanic stone, and locally sourced timber highlights the raw beauty of natural textures. These materials are left to age with dignity, acquiring a patina that reflects the cycles of the tropical landscape.

3. Spatial Fluidity
Open-plan configurations, sliding glass walls, elevated walkways, and cantilevered terraces dissolve the boundary between interior and exterior. A central courtyard (or water feature, if applicable) anchors the project, serving as a contemplative core that breathes life into the architectural composition.

4. Passive Sustainability
Natural ventilation is prioritized through strategic openings aligned with prevailing winds, eliminating the need for mechanical cooling. Rainwater harvesting and native landscaping underscore the project’s environmental ethos, integrating sustainability without aesthetic compromise.

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Casa Ananda

B.C., Mexico

Casa Ananda

B.C., Mexico

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