History
Casa Martina was designed by Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA). It completed in 2018 in Ocuilan de Arteaga, Estado de México. The house formed part of the 'Reconstruir México' initiative, providing housing for those affected by the 2017 earthquake.
Architecture
The house totals 46 square meters. Its design divides the structure into two distinct volumes. These volumes are separated by a central courtyard. Construction materials include Ecoblock precast concrete blocks and wooden lattices. The modular plan allows for future extension.
Setting
Casa Martina stands in Ocuilan de Arteaga, Estado de México. The site is a part of a productive countryside environment. The house faces a natural landscape with views towards hills and a cliff. The central courtyard mediates between the interior spaces and the surrounding land, drawing in light.
Specifications
Architect: Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA). Year built: 2018. Location: Ocuilan de Arteaga, Estado de México. Total area: 46 square meters. Construction: Ecoblock precast concrete blocks, wooden lattices. Design features two volumes separated by a central courtyard; modular plan.
