In the heart of the jungle in Tulum, Yucatan, Vertebral designed Casa Ciempiés, a structure made entirely out of locally sourced wood, raised off the ground by columns so as not to obstruct the natural course of the vegetation
Intimately engaging with the Mexican jungle: Casa Ciempiés
Casa Ciempiés, whose positioning was mainly dictated by the existing trees in order to minimise its impact on nature, while elegantly intersects with contemporary and traditional architecture
A central core helps to stiffen the structure. The efficiency of the house is not only dictated by the skilful architectural and structural design, but also by the energy independence enjoyed by Casa Ciempiés, thanks to the use of solar panels and other self-sufficiency systems
The housing module has the possibility of adding two bedrooms, one with a view of the jungle and one with a view over the sea. The public area has a height of nine metres, emphasising the majesty of the natural environment in which it stands and the small size of the architecture
Casa Ciempiés is an echo of primitive civilisation, when coexistence with the environment was an integral part of daily life. Conceiving this relationship today is a reminder of the refinement that intersects between traditional and contemporary architecture
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