Casa Copycha: Anonimous Designs Puerto Escondido Home Inspired by Monasteries and Haciendas
Casa Copycha, situated in Puerto Escondido, West Mexico, is a private home crafted by Anonimous. Drawing inspiration from regional architecture, it harmonizes contemporary requirements with the tranquil essence of the Mexican West Coast. Close to the airport, the design incorporates a sunken central courtyard that facilitates movement. An exposed concrete base leads to a gateway, crowned by a palapa measuring 20m in length and 12m in width, featuring a parota wood framework and palm thatch. The primary living areas and swimming pool are oriented towards the sea, enhancing the auditory experience of the waves. Bedrooms are positioned on the upper floor, with expansive openings to the surroundings. The architects employed contrasting techniques to strengthen the bond with the locale.
Key facts
- Casa Copycha is a new private residence in Puerto Escondido, West Mexico.
- Designed by Anonimous, a studio based in Querétaro and Mexico City.
- The design draws from monasteries and Mexican haciendas.
- The house is located a stone's throw from the local airport on residential land.
- A central courtyard is slightly sunken and aids circulation and topography navigation.
- An exposed concrete base anchors the home and forms a gateway.
- A 20m long and 12m wide palapa with parota wood and local palm thatch covers the upper level.
- Main living spaces, decks, and pool face the sea, with the sound of waves integral to the design.
Entities
Artists
- Ellie Stathaki
- Tadao Ando
- Rem Koolhaas
Institutions
- Anonimous
- Wallpaper*
- Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
- The Bartlett
- Thames & Hudson
Locations
- Puerto Escondido
- Mexico
- Querétaro
- Mexico City
- West Mexico
- Mexican Pacific
- Greece
- London
- United Kingdom