Article source: Alberto Zavala Arquitectos

Weather conditions in the area, the topography and the existing vegetation, all acted as key elements in the creation of this eco-friendly project.

The land is located in a tropical area of lush vegetation on the outskirts of the city forming a descending grade from the upper street level to the rear garden which is adjacent to a golf course.

On the plot, there is a single tree (Guazuma ulmifolia, or more commonly known as West Indian elm or bay cedar) native to tropical America with highly visible dimensions and characteristics.

Image Courtesy © David Cervera

• Architects: Alberto Zavala Arquitectos (Alberto Zavala Aguirre)
• Project: Guazuma House
• Location: Altozano, Villahermosa, México
• Photography: David Cervera
• Team members: Lenin Molina, Karla Ramírez, Vidaura Cardos, Georgina Doria, Jimena Castillo, Edair Puerto, Iván Uribe
• Area: 575 m2
• Year: 2015

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