Rancho del árbol | Código Z

“Rancho del Árbol” is a strategically located set of spaces inviting to indulge in the views and benefits of its immersion in a predominantly forested and mountainous area, near the foothills of Sierra de las Cruces and La Marquesa; ideal locations, nearby Mexico City, for rest and leisure. Conceptually speaking, its design is based on a box set of simple shapes that generate aesthetical rotated volumes in such a way that allow to take full advantage of the available natural resources, creating functional spaces that serve as frame to the landscapes each area offers.
The site encompasses a total area of 11,000 m2 and comprises a recreation house, stables, horse-riding tracks, as well as green areas and slopes. Its peculiarity is that, in spite of being a rather large extension of land, it features one tree of paramount flair in terms of size and shape; it´s outstanding characteristics are also the motivation behind the venue’s name, a name locals identify with (“Rancho del Árbol”), as the purpose is to create a localy identity landmark. The residence area is approximately 360.00 m2 and is laid out in two stories. The ground floor serves as the dwelling’s social space, leaving the first floor as an entirely private zone.

This project’s most important requirement is manifested in its façade; keeping a mountainous view and allowing natural light , as to illuminate spaces was of paramount importance to the client. The purpose was to create a dwelling for leisure use which could fuse, in the best possible way, with the natural scenery, without compromising indispensable comfort provided by a good architectural distribution of functional spaces, also adequate for sociable living.