Discover the House CD, a two-story home designed by DMP Arquitectura, located in the heart of Mexico City, Mexico, known for its rich cultural heritage. Crafted in 2020 with a stunning contemporary style, this house brilliantly harmonizes public and private spaces around a central axis. The design embraces natural light and ventilation, making each opening a striking visual highlight. The ground floor enthralls with its diversity of horizontal planes and a seamless blend of materials across floors and walls. A high ceiling dining room connects to the living area, which opens into a tranquil garden through a majestic floor-to-ceiling window. The second floor creates a necessary spatial fusion, linking rooms, the family area, and the garden.
This property showcases the adaptability of architecture to our changing times, making it a haven of modern living.
About House CD
Designing Around a Central Axis: The Project’s Heart
At the heart of the project, a central axis was organized to segregate and direct traffic to the public and private spaces. This axis serves as the primary access conduit, making navigation effortless. The project was challenging from the onset as the modulation and volumetry had to evolve from a pre-existing foundation, prompting a rethinking of the design.
Light and Ventilation: The Architectural Proposal’s Goals
The architectural proposal aimed to ensure that all spaces benefited from natural light and ventilation. As...