Designed by Taller Ezequiel Aguilar Martínez, the La Pedrera Clubhouse, located on the outskirts of the city of Atlixco, Mexico, is developed in an area characterized by semi-desert vegetation.
The project intentionally appropriates one of the hills located in the development. From there, it is not only possible to appreciate the golf courses, but also the imposing mountains that mark the beginning of the mountain range. This environment serves as the starting point for the project’s approach, which responds with a circular floor plan that allows it to open up to all the views outside. In addition, it concentrates the spaces for the activities of the clubhouse, such as a restaurant, leisure rooms, restrooms, and equipment in general.
Conceptually, the project is resolved by means of a series of concentric skins grouped around the central space that constitutes the heart of the place, and where a water mirror is located. The outer skin, which represents the first element of visual and tactile contact with users, is defined by a series of curved walls forged with stone from the region. These elements emerge from the ground in their different topographies and serve as structural support for the platform where most of the architectural program is planted.
An external perimeter corridor, located between the outer skin and the second ring, serves as a balcony for the restaurant, as well as a service area in other private areas of the program. This ring, consisting of a glazed façade, allows the integration of the interior spaces into the context, achieving optimal lighting of the interior areas.
The heart of the building is framed by a large oculus in the concrete slab, which allows the landscape elements to stand out. A fundamental part of the building’s concept was to maintain a scale that respects the context, and a materiality that would allow it to integrate into the patina of the place. The stone of the region, the exposed concrete in slabs and the walls will age with dignity, integrating the building into the context.
Photographer: Amy Bello
Source: V2com
