Panoramic views of the city is just one of the main highlights of this luxury residential home in Mexico City. Sordo Madaleno Arquitectos used the natural formations of terrain construct a multilayered housing unit that integrates with the surrounding environment.
Constructed on a natural slope, this enabled the architects to use it to construct the entrance of the structure in a descending fashion. The stacked linear elements form a zig-zag shape that makes its way downwards through topography in various right angles. This design choice allows for the front-facing exterior to have a subtle shape that guides the eye to alternate between structural elements and native vegetation.
Each level consists of rooms and spaces that fulfill various living necessities. Level 1 houses residential parking, while levels 2 through 4 house "departments" or units. Each unit ranges to 500 square meters (5,382 square feet) in size. The largest unit, which sits on the fourth level, is 700 square meters.
Each section has an open terrace which is fitted with large windows that allow tenants to experience breathtaking views of the city. The large picture windows also provide ample sources of natural lighting and ventilation. On each terrace are gardened spaces that function as a source of shade in addition water storage. Rainfall and tropical storms are common to Mexico City. The planted greenery that line the edges of the structure capture rainwater which is stored, and later treated, and reused for irrigation.
Another unique feature is its vehicle entrance. Located at the highest point of the structure, vehicles enter and descend down a 5 meter ramp to a reception area. The lobby is located at the center enclosed in a transparent glass box.
Complete with various amenities like a pool, spa, terrace, and gym, residents are able to live in a luxurious space overlooking Mexico City.
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