Vivienda Salazar is part of Manuel Cervantes Estudio’s research on assisted self-production of housing in rural areas in Mexico. The project has been carried out with Infonavit, the Institute of the National Housing Fund for workers. The institute often works in collaboration with architects such as T+E Arquitectos, Rozana Montiel and DVCH De Villar CHacon Arquitectos, particularly for public spaces and housing projects.
Self-constructed rural housing in Mexico that follows bioclimatic principles
Vivienda Salazar is part of ongoing research by Manuel Cervantes Estudio on assisted self-production. Its timber structure combines bioclimatic principles and opens up to its surroundings.
Photo César Béjar
Photo César Béjar
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Photo Rafael Gamo
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Vivienda Salazar, sketch by Manuel Cervantes. Courtesy Manuel Cervantes Estudio
Ground-floor plan of Vivienda Salazar. Courtesy Manuel Cervantes Estudio
South (top) and north elevations. Courtesy Manuel Cervantes Estudio
Cross section (top) and longitudinal section of Vivienda Salazar. Courtesy Manuel Cervantes Estudio
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- Giulia Ricci
- 27 April 2020
- Salazar, Mexico
- Manuel Cervantes Estudio
- residential
- 2018
Manuel Cervantes tells Domus that the studio has designed “many prototypes for different climates and different types of families, in collaboration with government and private associations” in the last 3 years.
Vivienda Salazar, in particular, is characterized by a pavilion-like wooden structure with a sloping roof. It follows bioclimatic principles which determine that its main opening is north-facing. The optimisation of living comfort has therefore been an integral part of the project, which has seen the architects working on reducing the impact of solar radiation in summer and protecting against low temperatures in winter.
The program of the building is organised around 3 cores: the social area, a sleeping area with two bedrooms and the service area with bathroom and kitchen. The studio has sought for flexibility especially for the social area, that faces the outside porch allowing the extension of the common activities of the house towards the outside.
- Vivienda Salazar, prototype of a rural dwelling
- Salazar, Mexico
- Manuel Cervantes Estudio
- Manuel Cervantes, José Luis Heredia, Ana Padrón
- Gerson Huerta
- Infonavit
- 2018
Exploded axonometric
Assonometry with study of the movement of the sun
Section with study of solar radiation
Assonometry with construction elements
Assonometry with rainwater collection system