Redefining Traditional Materials with a Contemporary Aesthetic | TOC House

Located in a secluded wooded area near Tapalpa, Mexico, this contemporary house redefines the concept of the traditional countryside home in the region. Comprising two main volumes, the house provides distinct daytime and nighttime spaces connected by an entrance hall. The dominant geometry is determined by the sloping roof in a single direction, creating a sense of scale and openness to the surrounding landscape. Regional materials such as stone and wood are employed in a modern manner, respecting the environment. This residence is ideal for a young family seeking a holiday retreat away from the city, offering a perfect balance of contemporary comfort and connection with nature.

Credits:

Architects: Elías Rizo Arquitectos: Elías Rizo Suárez, Alejandro Rizo Suárez
Photographs: Marcos García, Mito Covarrubias
Location: Tapalda, Mexico
Area: 320 m²
Year: 2007

Similar Posts

  • This Serene Traditional Japanese Home is Built for Rest and Rejuvenation

    Traditional Japanese design is all about harmony and being one with nature at all times. Balance is a key part of it all and with it you also have a relaxing environment where you can rest and rejuvenate with ease. The Beniya Mukayu Byakuroku designed by Kiyoshi Sey Takeyama + AMORPHE is an escape where […]

    You’re reading This Serene Traditional Japanese Home is Built for Rest and Rejuvenation, originally posted on Decoist. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Decoist on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

  • Apartment BC: Delightful Mix of Blue, Yellow and Modern Space-Savvy Design

    A perfect apartment is a beautiful blend of form and function with a splattering of bright colors thrown into the mix. That generally plays out in different ways in various apartments across the world with the available space, specific taste of homeowners and budget shaping the final form. With this dashing blue and white apartment […]

    You’re reading Apartment BC: Delightful Mix of Blue, Yellow and Modern Space-Savvy Design, originally posted on Decoist. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Decoist on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.

  • How To: Lighting Solutions for Small Kitchens

    The kitchen is a place where you need an even layer of functional and aesthetic lighting that combines the best of both aspects. This becomes even more essential in the small kitchen where lighting can make or break the overall look of the space. In the tiny kitchen every inch of space matters. Saving space […]

    You’re reading How To: Lighting Solutions for Small Kitchens, originally posted on Decoist. If you enjoyed this post, be sure to follow Decoist on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest.