Water shortage concerns influence design of Rain Harvest Home in Mexico - architecture and design

Water shortage concerns influence design of Rain Harvest Home in Mexico



Robert Hutchison Architecture and Javier Sanchez Arquitectos include an extensive system for capturing and reusing stormwater for a family nature retreat in a mountainous region of Mexico.
The Rain Harvest Home, or Casa Cosecha de Lluvia, is located in the rural town of Temascaltepec, which lies about 140 kilometres west of Mexico City.
Top: The home is located in the mountains west of Mexico City. The photo is by Jamie Navarro. Above: It is one of three independent structures. The photo is by Rafael Gamo.
The retreat was designed by Seattle's Robert Hutchison Architecture and Mexico City-based Javier Sanchez Arquitectos (JSa), which have collaborated on projects together in the past. The retreat was designed for JSa's founder and his family, who plan to make it their permanent residence in the future. The property consists of three independent structures ? a main house, a bathhouse and an art studio.
A main house is included in the complex. Photo is by Jamie Navarro
Landscaping elements include bio-agriculture gardens, an orchard and a network of pathways.
Permaculture principles were used to "establish a holistic, integrated relationship between people and place", the team said.
Permaculture ? a portmanteau of permanent agriculture and permanent culture ? is an approach to design and land management that takes cues from natural ecosystems.
The bathhouse is a round building. Photo is by Rafael Gamo
One of the main goals for the project was to be mindful of res...
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