Orto Studio's Serentha Cabin: Corrugated Metal Retreat in Baja California
Serentha Cabin, a 120-sqm retreat located in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico, has been finalized by Orto Studio under the direction of principal architect Tomás R. Ortiz. The structure consists of two parallel corrugated metal volumes that enclose a central courtyard featuring transplanted olive trees. One section accommodates two bedrooms and bathrooms, while the other includes kitchen, living, and dining areas. Serving as a sunny connector and natural cooling system, the courtyard captures breezes to alleviate the desert heat. The cabin is constructed with a combination of steel frames and lightweight galvanized profiles, utilizing local craftsmen and accessible methods. Interior finishes showcase polished concrete floors, plaster walls, and wood-veneered ceilings, positioning the project as a climate-responsive model for rural living in northern Mexico.
Key facts
- Orto Studio completed Serentha Cabin, a 120-sqm retreat in Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California, Mexico.
- The design consists of two parallel corrugated metal volumes with a central open-air courtyard.
- One volume contains two bedrooms and bathrooms; the other houses kitchen, living, and dining spaces.
- The courtyard features transplanted olive trees and provides natural ventilation.
- The structure uses steel frames and lightweight galvanized profiles.
- Local craftsmen built the cabin using accessible, time-tested techniques.
- Interiors include polished concrete floors, plaster walls, and wood-veneered ceilings.
- The project is described as a climate-sensitive prototype for rural living in northern Mexico.
Entities
Artists
- Tomás R. Ortiz
Institutions
- Orto Studio
- designboom
Locations
- Valle de Guadalupe
- Baja California
- Mexico