dellekamp arquitectos' waffle ceiling bounces light around this artist's studio in mexico

dellekamp arquitectos designs artist’s studio in the middle of a forest nearby the town of cruz blanca in cuajimalpa, mexico city. the structure features a floor and ceiling of triangular waffle slabs, a form the architects have explored in various previous projects. bouncing light around the double-height space, the ceiling grid creates a sense of openness and tranquility. 

all photos courtesy of sandra pereznieto

monumental yet respectful of its surroundings, the studio is comprised of a grid of columns and beams surrounding it as a skeleton while modulating the space. the architects worked closely with the client to evoke his desired sense of atmosphere in the interior, which includes a carving, carpentry, sculpting and painting workshop along with a kitchen, bathroom and storage. influenced by the area’s climate, the concrete block was painted black to better capture the sun’s rays and enjoy a better climate comfort.

all drawings courtesy of dellekamp arquitectos

project info:

design studio: dellekamp arquitectos | derek dellekamp + jachen schleich
designer team: antoine vaxelaire, eduardo zizumbo, valentina sánchez, carolina andrade, alejandra roca, javier ramírez, diego garcía, laura alonso
project name: studio roel
location: cruz blanca, cuajimalpa, méxico
type: artist studio
budget: $75,000 

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edited by: sofia lekka angelopoulou | designboom