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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Zacatitos 03 in Baja California Sur, Mexico by Campos Leckie StudioJuly 23rd, 2014 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Campos Leckie Studio This project is the third of a series of desert dwelling prototypes that comprise an ongoing body of research into off-grid living in a relatively extreme climate. All three research sites are located in the remote community of Los Zacatitos, in Baja California Sur, Mexico.  Image Courtesy © John Sinal
 Image Courtesy © John Sinal Zacatitos 03 was designed as a formal expression of the local construction methodology – concrete-reinforced insulation panel system. The program elements are organized in a linear fashion across the sloping site in response to the orientation sun, direction of local prevailing breezes. The double line of panels was then shifted and laterally accommodate views, maximize ventilation, and protect against solar gain.  Image Courtesy © John Sinal  Image Courtesy © John Sinal  Image Courtesy © John Sinal  Image Courtesy © John Sinal  Image Courtesy © Campos Leckie Studio  Image Courtesy © Campos Leckie Studio  Image Courtesy © Campos Leckie Studio
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