casa rosales by israel espin arquitecto integrates earthquake resistant design in mexico

israel espin arquitecto has designed ‘casa rosales’ in response to the effects caused by the earthquake of september 2017 that hit several regions of mexico. the disaster incurred the collapse of part of the client’s house in the community of tlalnepantla morelos in central mexico, therefore, the project sees the construction of a new family home in the same site as the previous building but integrating earthquake resistant design.

all images courtesy of israel espin arquitecto

the new design by israel espin utilises locally available materials and labor, resulting in a certain vernacular quality. the building is comprised of an adobe pavilion of two rooms with the same proportions, one serving as a dining room and the other as a kitchen. the floor is made of concrete connected to the stone foundation and the roof is a lattice of wooden beams that has been arranged to receive the rescued tiles from the previous house that collapsed during the earthquake. 

the new ‘casa rosales’ has benefited from the direct participation of its inhabitants in the design and production processes of the earth blocks. israel espin arquitecto has created a simple house using local construction materials, while also integrating the required design criteria and earthquake resistant construction that intends to protect the family, and their home, from future earthquakes.

project info:

project name: ‘casa rosales’

architect: israel espin arquitecto

location: tlalnepantla morelos, mexico

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edited by: lynne myers | designboom