This Residential Housing Unit Seamlessly Blends with the Outdoors
Laura McQuarrie — October 21, 2014 — Eco
References: mocaa.mx & design-milk
LIV 1 is a residential housing unit in Mexico designed by MOCAA arquitectos, providing three kinds of living spaces from penthouses to townhouses and apartments, all under one roof.
In order to make the most of the daylight that the building is exposed to, the building is oriented to the south and features large windows to let in as much natural light as possible. Taking advantage of this, each townhouse unit is complete with a small garden that can easily be accessed through a sliding door. Similarly, residents of the penthouse units have access to their own private gardens and a roof terrace. In order to promote harmony between the exterior and interior space, many of the same materials—wood, concrete and granite—were used inside and out to create a seamless flow.
In order to make the most of the daylight that the building is exposed to, the building is oriented to the south and features large windows to let in as much natural light as possible. Taking advantage of this, each townhouse unit is complete with a small garden that can easily be accessed through a sliding door. Similarly, residents of the penthouse units have access to their own private gardens and a roof terrace. In order to promote harmony between the exterior and interior space, many of the same materials—wood, concrete and granite—were used inside and out to create a seamless flow.
Trend Themes
1. Seamless Design - Properties that blur the lines between indoor and outdoor spaces are becoming increasingly popular due to their integration with nature and promotion of well-being.
2. Urban Green Spaces - Incorporating green spaces into urban environments is growing as a trend, allowing for the benefits of nature in densely populated areas.
3. Daylight Optimization - Designing buildings to make the most of natural light can improve energy efficiency and benefit the well-being of occupants.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate developers can capitalize on the trend of seamless design by incorporating functional outdoor spaces into residential properties.
2. Architecture - Architects can benefit from the trend of daylight optimization by designing buildings that maximize natural light while minimizing energy usage.
3. Landscape Architecture - Landscape architects have an opportunity to capitalize on the trend of urban green spaces by designing and incorporating green areas into urban environments.
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