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El Ocojal
Firm LocationMexico City, Mexico
Project locationValle de Bravo, Mexico
CompanyChain + Siman
Lead ArchitectRenatta Chain and Lina Siman
Design TeamRenatta Chain and Lina Siman
El Ocojal is a residential complex of six houses nestled in the forest, the project was conceived from the outset with the intention of minimally intervening in the environment. Only 3 trees were felled, and the structures were built on isolated footings to preserve the terrain. Their A-frame morphology generates double height spaces and large windows that frame the landscape and foster a strong connection with nature. The project includes passive thermal strategies, water-saving systems, and reforestation with native species to reinforce the site's wild character.