B+H 45 residence in the historic centre of the city of Merida by H. Ponce arquitectos

Architects: H. Ponce arquitectos
Location: Merida, Yucatan, Mexico
Year: 2014
Area: 2,153 sqft / 200 sqm
Photo courtesy: Alberto Cáceres
Description:

Situated in the memorable focus of the city of Merida; the site comprises of a range of specific measurements (5 x 40m) which brought on challenges for the configuration. The reason of the undertaking is to clarify the differentiation between the present and the past of the building. The technique included the utilization of new components that coordinate a contemporary character in concordance with the first memorable components normal for the time in which the house was initially constructed. Inside, a divider made up of a collection of floors allude to the direction of the workplace, as mosaics recuperated from a few works by H. Ponce Architects in the Historic Center of Merida are utilized.

The ground floor comprises of a principle lobby, wine basement, visitor washroom and twofold tallness indoor greenery enclosure; living/lounge area and kitchen. The greenery enclosure range has an astounding Ramon tree, which arrived as of now, permitting unparalleled perspectives and an open air porch and pool.Upstairs is the private territory, comprising of two rooms, each with a washroom, associated by an extension with perspectives of the focal patio nursery.

Since the task is situated in the notable focus, it is represented by strict regulations, so the initial two coves of the current property are regarded. Unique brick work dividers and strengthened solid sections are safeguarded. The proposed new materials include: dim and white uncovered cement and wood with a walnut wrap up. The shading palette is made out of impartial tones like warm light dim and clam white, keeping in mind the end goal to offer noticeable quality to the divider mosaic, the furniture and vegetation.

The indoor patio nursery in the focal point of the development fills in as a green lung, to give the house characteristic lighting and ventilation. The inside is additionally coordinated with the outside through extensive windows at the back that can be completely opened, saw as a solitary space; in this way offering chain of command to nature.The furthest reaches of the task emerged in view of the site itself, with measurements five meters wide by forty meters profound, with an unpredictable “L” shape; and the area of the property in the notable focus ruled by strict regulations.Other difficulties were planning the undertaking with the current points of the site, and in addition the dividers imparted to the neighboring houses which brought on a trouble of access to apparatus and development instruments.