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HOSPITALITY

Symbiosis

Valle de Bravo, Mexico

uci ano Gerbilsky Arquitectos proudly
unveil SIMBIOSIS Residence,
Llocated in Valle de Bravo, Mexico.
The residential project was developed on
a 1,000m² plot of land on a cliff rising 40
metres above Valle de Bravo Lake. The
property is characterised by its irregular
shape and rugged topography, and the
complexities of the terrain and the high
population density of the area dictated
its conception as an organic project with
predominantly soft visual finishes. Cuts
were incorporated to create openings to
the exterior, allowing for a full integration
of the residence with its surroundings, as
well as the regeneration of both the indoor
and outdoor spaces around the volumes.
The project was conceived as a
true interaction between nature and
the residence, thus given the name
"Symbiosis" in reference to the phenomena
of biological linkage. The main objective
was to establish a symbiotic relationship
between the residential project and its
natural surrounding environment.
With that in mind, numerous green
spaces were conceptualised and designed,
including hydrological corridors with
ponds and waterfalls, and gardens that
surround and enter the residential spaces,
allowing the residents to enjoy nature in
both social and private areas.
Lake views were prioritised from the
outset, dictating that the volumes be
distributed in such a way as to provide Lake façade
panoramic views of the surrounding

Street façade

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