The design of this project sought to explore the “Living House” concept, using different elements that define materiality such as volume, texture, color and light. The appropriate combination of these basic architectural elements is what enables the transformation of the built space where we live.
"Living House" or "Casa Viva", in this case, occurs not only due to the presence of landscaping, natural light and the relationship with external gardens, but due to the different possibilities of interpretation of the space by those who use it, the sensations that each one experiences when rescuing elements of their affective memory, whether due to the presence of traditional tiles, or the pink tone that stands out against the neutral background, or the feeling that one is in a natural space, a cave, for example.
The use of tiles in a powerful way, being the only covering, reinforces the geometric rigor of the volume and rescues the idea of the traditional bathroom as an appreciation of the history of its users.
The shapes and colors were inspired by the architecture of Mexican architect Luis Barragán, who associated influences from European modernism with elements of traditional local architecture. Contemporary Mexican architecture stands out for its ability to provide low-cost solutions, its sensitivity to its context and the use of color as a strong design gesture.
Amid neutral tones, the color pink was chosen to highlight the volume that occupies the center of the room. To create an atmosphere of relaxation, natural elements were used in its composition, such as iron (on the shelves), straw (on the objects) and pebbles in the footbath.
Next door, the sculptural bathtub dictates the comfortable atmosphere of the space. Golden metals give a sophisticated touch to the 41 m² project.
