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December 16, 2022

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68 DIGS.NET | 12.16.22 A R C H I T E C T U R E + D E S I G N S W E E T D I G S | C O N C R E T E J U N G L E and functionality, emphasizing the honesty of the textures of the raw materials, such as concrete, steel, clay, and wood." At its heart is the project's covered infin- ity pool and solarium. "The former alludes to the vaulted volumes and the signature style of Le Corbusier with rectilinear lines, exposed loadbearing walls, lightweight structures, and open-plan interiors." The divisions of the terraced solarium, mean- while, provide privacy. An adjacent volume houses a modest but memorable offer- ing of unfussy, minimally finished suites: those on the ground floor enjoy gardens; upper-level offerings showcase a terrace and outdoor bath. Transversal walls and circular cuts of raw concrete and temple- like steps—the most conspicuous nod to ancient Oaxacan building traditions—are This is not a building found on every block— not in Mexico, not anywhere—but a building born from blended inspirations. Taking its name from the idea of "serene contemplation of an enclosed space," as put by the property, Casa TO "evokes the reticulated pattern of two historical hydrau- lic works of timeless beauty: the Basilica Cistern or Yerebatan Sarayi of Istanbul, dating from the 6th century AD, and the Hornsey Wood Reservoir in Finsbury Park, London, built in the 19th century. The interplay of privacy and exposure is evident. The interior views create an oasis enclosed by the sky, the weight of the walls and the vegetation of climbing plants and fruit trees including bananas and passion fruit. In this area, measuring 600 square meters, Godefroy interweaves aesthetics

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