héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo

los helechos by taller héctor barroso in valle de bravo, mexico

 

Architecture practice Taller Héctor Barroso lands in Valle de Bravo, Mexico, to complete Los Helechos, an ensemble of four minimalist residences that intimately embrace the site’s natural surroundings, inviting flora into the fabric of daily living. This careful integration presents an elegant manifestation of what Barroso calls ‘silent architecture’, accentuated by the verdant gardens enveloping the discreet yet sculptural buildings. Additionally, the four houses composing Los Helechos stealthily adapt to the steep slope of the terrain, respecting the existing topography and vegetation to minimize their impact on the site.

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
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linking public-private, nature-living, via a central courtyard

 

At the heart of the project, residents look inward through a central courtyard — serving as both a focal and transitional space between public and private. Such a dynamic invites deep contemplation amid Valle de Bravo’s lush nature and challenging topography while allowing the entire house to maintain a direct relationship with nature. As with every other project, Taller Héctor Barroso (see more here) sought the influence of light and shadows, the surrounding vegetation, the composition of the land, and the geographical accidents. In this way, the projects emerge in harmony with the environment that covers them, creating spaces that emphasize the quality of the architectural exercise.

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
Los Helechose by Taller Héctor Barroso

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
a central courtyard through which the houses look inward

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
intimately linking nature to the fabric of daily living

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
adapting to the site’s steep terrain in Valle de Bravo

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héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
merging public and private at Los Helechos

héctor barroso sculpts meditative courtyard amid los helechos residences in valle de bravo
a minimalist and silent architecture

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