A secluded studio nestled in the landscape

This compact studio for an architect accompanies the adjoining residence and bathhouse to complete the ensemble of structures in the net-zero retreat. Located just outside Mexico City, the retreat offers a new model for utilizing and conserving water in a region where water is an increasingly precious resource.

The double-height studio space is illuminated by a single large north-facing window that frames a view of Volcan Toluca Mountain to the north. An outdoor skyspace is situated above the breezeway entry.

Project Collaboration between Robert Hutchison Architecture & JSa
Project Team: Robert Hutchison & Javier Sanchez, Sean Morgan, Berenice Solis
Temascaltepec, Mexico, Under Construction
Structural Engineer: Bykonen Carter Quinn
General Contractor: Mic Mac Estructures
Photography: Benedikt Fahlbusch, Alberto Kritzler, Laia Rius Solá