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Casa Jardin Escandon

Ciudad de México, Mexico

ASA JARDIN ESCANDÓN, is located at 19 Agricultura
St. in the Escandón neighborhood of Mexico City. The
Chousing development is a mixed-use complex. The Escandón
neighborhood had a recent boom in the past years, with a fresh and
youthful vibe. Art deco buildings coexist with landmark facades and
new contemporary buildings.

The project is developed to live towards the interior of the complex
through a central courtyard and a rear patio separated from the back
boundary, allowing all residential units to have natural light and cross
ventilation. The complex consists of 14 units, with 4 apartment-style
units on the ground floor, and 10 three-level townhouse-style units
located above.

The volume, covered in galarza stone, embraces the traditional
inspirations of the neighborhood. With a gabled facade facing the
street, the concrete slabs stand out. In turn, the first level stands out
from its alignment to generate balconies, allowing a more direct
relationship with the outdoor social spaces of the residential interior.
On the other hand, the interior facades towards the central courtyard
speak a different language, where a game of diverse windows,
openings, and gabled roofs are generated to create a simple, dynamic,
fun, and ingenious form of the complex.

The central courtyard of the project houses a variety of native plants
and species that are conducive to the local climate, negating the
need for extensive maintenance in the future. The courtyard area is
designed for contemplation and reflection, where access from the
residential complex begins a gradual transition towards an interior
patio that serves as a central disconnection from the hustle and bustle
of life outside of the complex.

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