p11 arquitectos designs EZ4 housing in yucatan, mexico

‘EZ4’ is a multifamily architectural housing project designed by P11 arquitectos, located north of the city of merida, yucatan in mexico. occupying a site measuring at 16 meters wide by 39 meters, the scheme has four separate living units, which are all interconnected spatially in a complex.

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the project is a linear scheme interpreted in a body disposed along the ground, of which emerges four solid volumes that delimit and clearly mark each of the four housing modules within the set. P11 arquitectos‘ response emits the feeling of floating due to the combination of different materials, which in turn is highlighted by a series of vertical elements working as containers blocks responsible for accommodating the housing services. these are strategically located west to create a thermal barrier and brings privacy to the living areas.

the entrance to ‘E24’

the social area internally opens fully to a small garden, giving spaciousness, light and amplitude to the space, which is marked by a wall made of stone masonry in the region. taking influence from the planning of housing in the area, an element that is taken into consideration was having the divider wall between the exterior and interior stone (native to the region), to create a warm and comfortable interior environment.

the complex is located north of the city of merida in the state of yucatan

the façade of the whole complex is orientated towards the west. a large white volume forms the overhang to the entrance and is intersected with an overlying metallic element- breaking up the monotony and marking the vehicular and pedestrian access. the play of heights within the volumes has resulted in a distinctive façade which contrasts between light and shadow, solids and voids, and is arranged to give character and unity to the whole project.

the intersecting nature of the façade is marked by concrete and stucco