Located on Mesina Street, in the Providencia neighborhood of Guadalajara, the project is set within an area of the city undergoing a process of vertical densification. This transformation reflects a shift from a model of horizontal expansion toward an urban structure focused on walkability, green spaces, and public life. In this context, Providencia has emerged as a key axis for collective housing, where pedestrian corridors intertwine domestic life with commerce, services, and recreational spaces within a more human and connected urban fabric.
The architectural concept is grounded in the scale of its surroundings and seeks to integrate harmoniously into the neighborhood’s morphology through a five-level volume. The north facade incorporates vertical gardens that provide privacy to the private areas while contributing to thermal regulation. Meanwhile, the south facade integrates terraces, vegetation, and a system of expanded steel lattice that allows for 49% ventilation, regulating solar exposure and maintaining a stable indoor temperature. This enables the social area to extend toward the terrace, blurring the boundary between interior and exterior while reinforcing the everyday relationship between inhabitants and their immediate surroundings.
The program comprises four residential units, one per level, with one and two bedroom typologies. On the fifth level, a shared terrace works as a common area that encourages interaction and strengthens the sense of community among residents.