Casa VO/WO: Redefining Coastal Living
In the tropical haven of Puerto Escondido, Mexico, Casa VO/WO by Ludwig Godefroy Architecture stands out. These twin houses, set against the backdrop of the sun-soaked Pacific coast, redefine modern living.
Merging garden with house, the design champions open spaces and simplicity. Eschewing the traditional façade and promoting a timeless aesthetic with concrete, wood, and brick, it invites nature in and celebrates the “patina of time.”
About Casa VO/WO
Tropical Living in Puerto Escondido
Located in Punta Zicatela, Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, Casa VO/WO introduces a set of twin houses along the Mexican Pacific coast. Puerto Escondido boasts a warm climate throughout the year. Consequently, there’s no need to shield against the cold, only the sun and rain.
Redefining Outdoor Integration
The design of Casa VO/WO flips the traditional house-garden concept. Instead, it presents a garden that cradles a house. This change aims to maximize outdoor living, embracing Puerto Escondido’s tropical charm.
Vanishing Facades and Urban References
Interestingly, the conventional facade, a staple in architecture, fades away here. Casa VO/WO challenges urban norms from Mexico City. Gone are the windows and glass. Now, the garden seamlessly integrates as a living space, erasing boundaries between inside and out. Residents experience a unique living garden, open day and night.
Simplicity and Timelessness in Design
At its core, Casa VO/WO embodies a breezy cave-like house, promoting free airflow. The design sheds the superfluous, focusing only on the essentials. This pursuit of simplicity yields a pure architectural design, blending robust materials like concrete, wood, and brick. These materials age gracefully, enhancing the structure’s beauty over time. In this design, the passage of time transforms into an architectural element. It adds a rich “patina of time” to the property, connecting the past with the present.
Photography by Rory Gardiner
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