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The Village
The Village
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Special Mention, 2024 A+Awards, Details - Architecture +Concrete
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The Village
Playa del Carmen, Mexico
Special Mention, 2024 A+Awards, Details - Architecture +Concrete
Project of the Day on Sep 11, 2024
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Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
100,000 sqft - 300,000 sqft
BUDGET
Undisclosed
The Village is an integral part of a residential masterplan on the north-eastern Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico. This masterplan is carefully designed to respond to the unique characteristics of the region –rich vegetation, diverse wildlife, and distinctive climate– and acknowledges the area's cultural significance as the home of Mayan monuments.
The Village embodies a dialogue between rigorous design principles and flexible adaptability. The interplay of these elements is evident in the composition of the initial 14,885-sqm apartment block, where a staggered form subtly alludes to the stepped, ancient pyramids of the region.
The architectural vision is realized through buildings with a maximum height of 12 meters, spanning up to 5 floors, maintaining a deliberate choice that preserves a human scale.
Apartments are meticulously planned on a 4mx4m concrete grid, offering floor areas ranging from 80 to 160 sqm. The modular design allows for various configurations, both in terms of apartment type and size, as well as the external arrangement of terraces. This intentional tension between rigor and flexibility is a defining feature of the architecture.
Our approach to breaking down the overall volume involves setting back terraces at irregular intervals and across different levels. This deliberate design choice enhances the permeability of the rectilinear structure, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into the surrounding nature. The studied informality of this approach invokes the concept of an overgrown ruin, further emphasized by the thoughtful planting of terraces, introducing a timeless quality to the architecture.
The terraces serve both aesthetic and practical purposes, equipped with planters enabling self-sustainable cultivation of vegetable gardens, with 80% consisting of native plantings. These green spaces bring the building to life, fostering a sense of community.
Shared public spaces are dedicated to promoting wellness, recreation, and sports—an integral aspect of our design.
The Village embodies a dialogue between rigorous design principles and flexible adaptability. The interplay of these elements is evident in the composition of the initial 14,885-sqm apartment block, where a staggered form subtly alludes to the stepped, ancient pyramids of the region.
The architectural vision is realized through buildings with a maximum height of 12 meters, spanning up to 5 floors, maintaining a deliberate choice that preserves a human scale.
Apartments are meticulously planned on a 4mx4m concrete grid, offering floor areas ranging from 80 to 160 sqm. The modular design allows for various configurations, both in terms of apartment type and size, as well as the external arrangement of terraces. This intentional tension between rigor and flexibility is a defining feature of the architecture.
Our approach to breaking down the overall volume involves setting back terraces at irregular intervals and across different levels. This deliberate design choice enhances the permeability of the rectilinear structure, allowing it to be seamlessly integrated into the surrounding nature. The studied informality of this approach invokes the concept of an overgrown ruin, further emphasized by the thoughtful planting of terraces, introducing a timeless quality to the architecture.
The terraces serve both aesthetic and practical purposes, equipped with planters enabling self-sustainable cultivation of vegetable gardens, with 80% consisting of native plantings. These green spaces bring the building to life, fostering a sense of community.
Shared public spaces are dedicated to promoting wellness, recreation, and sports—an integral aspect of our design.
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