Casa Terral celebrates the union between people, nature, and tradition

In Yucatan, in the expanding area of Temozon, which literally means "vortex of wind", stands Casa Terral. Its name is inspired by the winds, Terral being the land wind, and it offers to safeguard in a precious casket the life of the family that inhabits it. Four volumes well distinguished by the use of materials in the facades, intertwine with each other and with the surrounding nature

Casa Terral celebrates the union between people, nature, and tradition

Casa Terral is one of the architectural projects by the Mexican studio P11 Arquitectos and, in its combination of functionality with aesthetics and environmental sustainability, embodies the essence of contemporary Yucatecan architecture. The geometric composition of the exteriors is marked by the encounter of materials: the horizontal gesture in aluminum slats marks the lowest level; intersecting it, a parallelepiped in stone from the foundation excavation of the villa itself; above it, a massive volume treated with traditional Chukum plaster mixed with Kankab, the red earth of the peninsula; finally, the perforated solid resembling a lattice that indelibly characterizes the villa's identity

The green heart of Casa Terral

The connection of Casa Terral with nature is evident in various details: the house takes a step back from the lot boundary towards the street to make room for the lush front garden; 17 endemic trees are planted in the rear garden in addition to those removed for the construction of the house; finally, the heart of Casa Terral is the internal courtyard that connects the living spaces of the living area and reminds us how important nature is for a healthy, happy, and fulfilling daily life

Craftsmanship and tradition: Chukum plaster, Kankab earth, and recycled glass

The villa is also a celebration of local culture brought into this architecture by the Chukum plaster of Maya origin, the warm reds of Kankab earth, as well as the artisanal process that uses concrete and recycled glass to create the lattice element of the facade. Thus, Casa Terral presents itself as a modern refuge that emerges from the earth and protects from the winds of the peninsula in a meaningful embrace

The villa's program

The central courtyard, equipped with completely openable windows, connects the functional blocks of the house; inside, the difference in levels between the entrance and living room creates a protection from external chaos. The service areas are arranged laterally and overlook the kitchen which acts as a filter with the convivial spaces of the living area. A glass door opens onto the rear garden at both levels of the house, giving both the living room and the bedrooms the wonderful view of the greenery and the pool

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