21st Century Crusoe House in Biósfera Río Lagartos, Yucatan by Dellekamp Arquitectos

This “adventure house” was intended as an iconic statement of lifestyle for the area. Located in a fishermen region of virgin beaches and extremely low density, the Crusoe house provides a unique experience of the Río Lagartos reserve by facilitating contact with nature.

21st Century Crusoe House

• Architect: Dellekamp Arquitectos
• Project: 21st Century Crusoe House
• Location: Biósfera Río Lagartos, Yucatan
• Program: Vacation house
• Date: 2010

Vacation House

• Location: Biósfera Río Lagartos, Yucatan
• Status: in process
• Architectural Project: Dellekamp Arquitectos|Derek Dellekamp
• Project Leader: Jachen Schleich
• Team: Julien Salabelle, Sandra Perez, Daniel Carlson
• Renders: Daniel Carlson

Vacation House

The multi-level house, inspired by local architecture, implements an experimental modern design that makes extensive use of wood and bamboo. The house resembles a forest of columns with a pending room structure that is articulated as a box system divided by shutters. Its open façade concept, facing north to the sea, keeps the house naturally cool and ventilated. All energy supply is based on a sustainable concept, making use of solar systems, water recycling-collecting and wind energy. The raised floor enhances bioclimatic regulation and allows a free corridor of fauna and vegetation.  The construction is also hurricane friendly and envisages the rise of water level.

House of Fisherman

The residence in itself is a tool to explore the place. Its daring design intends to provide an experience of adventure that detaches from the home feel of standard bungalow resorts, much closer to eco-tourism.  The pool is accessed by a deck. The house is surrounded by soft interventions to the natural landscape, ludic elements such as decks, platforms, and dunes.

Reference Image

All facilities are the result of sustainable energy powered by the wind and the sun; it implements rain-water harvesting, grey water- recycling, and maintains its own well. The construction contemplates an amiable relationship with the local community through sustainability, fair-trade, use of local materials and local hiring for construction.

Satellite Map Site

Final Plans

Structure Diagram

Tags: Biósfera Río Lagartos, Yucatan

Category: House

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