History
The Apan Prototype by Francisco Pardo Arquitecto completed in 2019. It formed part of the "Del Territorio al Habitante" research program, promoted by INFONAVIT and CIDS. The project contributed to a Housing Laboratory in Apan, Hidalgo, with 32 prototypes.
Architecture
The structure utilizes block construction. External wooden fences define its perimeter. The base unit is 18 sqm, designed for expansion to 36 sqm.
Setting
The prototype stands in Apan, Hidalgo, Mexico. It is designed for rural sites, envisioning development in areas such as Panotla, Tlaxcala. An external yard provides space for cultivation. A circular fence system integrates community while defining individual green spaces, bathed in natural light.
Specifications
Residential category. Floor area 36 m². Private land parcel 50 m². Base unit 18 m².
In print
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