Polanco House

Polanco House

This apartment building is located along a quiet street in a thriving neighborhood in the heart of Mexico City. In decoration of internal space is used restrained material palette informed by local building traditions to produce a sense of deep warmth. The luxury of crafted raw concrete facades produces a dynamic creative tension between refined interiority and a sculptural exterior.

Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Architects: Studio Rick Joy

El Corte House

The site is divided into two parts, creating different exterior spaces. To the front, an open and public yard, and to the back, a controlled, close, and intimate patio. The presence of the original trees and the firm intention of making them an intrinsic part of the project, lead us to create a series of transitional spaces that embrace and integrate them with the interior spaces. The program is organized in three strips around a central courtyard. They are clearly defined as they contain the private spaces, the social spaces, and the service areas, respectively. Bridging the strips, a big roof defines an open yet covered space that acts alternately as a garage or a “Galeria”. On the upper floor, a gym and a green roof that can be accessed as a verandah, accentuate the relationship between the architecture and its surroundings.