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Merida, Mexico
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Kumbrata
Merida, Mexico
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2024
SIZE
0 sqft - 1000 sqft
BUDGET
$500K - 1M
umbrata is a collective housing project located in Mérida, Mexico, within a consolidated mid-20th-century neighborhood defined by its proximity to public space and strong community structure.
The project occupies a residual triangular plot of approximately 400 m². Rather than treating this geometry as a limitation, the design uses it as a generative constraint to organize the building and optimize spatial efficiency.
The building is composed of two volumes connected by a central staircase, developed over four levels with two units per floor. This configuration establishes a compact footprint while maintaining a clear circulation system and a controlled relationship with the surrounding urban fabric.
Each unit measures 64 m² —the maximum area allowed under local regulations for a single parking space— and includes two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The layout eliminates residual spaces, prioritizing functional clarity and allowing flexibility for different modes of occupancy, including family living, co-living, and rental use.
Environmental performance is a key driver of the project. All units are designed to achieve cross ventilation and natural daylight through orientation, opening proportions, and volumetric arrangement. These passive strategies respond to the region’s warm climate, reducing dependence on mechanical systems and improving thermal comfort.
The architectural expression is defined by restraint and repetition. The housing module is clearly legible in the façade, while the fragmentation of the volume responds to a rational construction logic and helps mediate the building’s scale within its context.
Material selection prioritizes durability and low maintenance. A water-repellent stucco finish in neutral tones defines the envelope, supporting a timeless appearance based on proportion and performance rather than formal excess.
Kumbrata proposes a compact model of housing where constraint, climate, and efficiency converge to produce a coherent architectural response.
The project occupies a residual triangular plot of approximately 400 m². Rather than treating this geometry as a limitation, the design uses it as a generative constraint to organize the building and optimize spatial efficiency.
The building is composed of two volumes connected by a central staircase, developed over four levels with two units per floor. This configuration establishes a compact footprint while maintaining a clear circulation system and a controlled relationship with the surrounding urban fabric.
Each unit measures 64 m² —the maximum area allowed under local regulations for a single parking space— and includes two bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms. The layout eliminates residual spaces, prioritizing functional clarity and allowing flexibility for different modes of occupancy, including family living, co-living, and rental use.
Environmental performance is a key driver of the project. All units are designed to achieve cross ventilation and natural daylight through orientation, opening proportions, and volumetric arrangement. These passive strategies respond to the region’s warm climate, reducing dependence on mechanical systems and improving thermal comfort.
The architectural expression is defined by restraint and repetition. The housing module is clearly legible in the façade, while the fragmentation of the volume responds to a rational construction logic and helps mediate the building’s scale within its context.
Material selection prioritizes durability and low maintenance. A water-repellent stucco finish in neutral tones defines the envelope, supporting a timeless appearance based on proportion and performance rather than formal excess.
Kumbrata proposes a compact model of housing where constraint, climate, and efficiency converge to produce a coherent architectural response.
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