Revolutionizing Home Design: The Magnificent Mateo House by Zozaya Arquitectos

Zozaya Arquitectos has recently designed a masterpiece of modern architecture that seamlessly blends with its surrounding environment. The Casa Mateo is located in Punta Garrobo, Zihuatanejo, at one of the highest points of the development. The east and west views of the Pacific Ocean and the jungle landscape are perfectly integrated into the house, allowing for a complete immersion in nature.

The architects faced the challenge of exalting the user's connection with the natural context in their daily life. To achieve this, the house features tours, a patio of water, and terraces that create an atmosphere of relaxation, leisure, and enjoyment. Access to the property is through a sloping road that leads to the covered parking and main entrance. The central courtyard of the house is a large mirror of water surrounded by an outdoor staircase flanked by two volumes of stone enclosure in the form of weeping walls.

Casa Mateo is segmented into two geometries that differentiate between private and social spaces. The first geometry houses three bedrooms with their respective bathrooms, while the second contains the living room, dining room, and kitchen. There is also a possibility of unifying these spaces with the pergola terrace and the grill. The master bedroom is an exclusive private space with a direct connection to the infinity pool and ocean views.

The main structure of the house is made of apparent concrete and partition, along with secondary elements of local stone and steel. The architects have used Parota wood to provide warmth to the house, resulting in a chromatic grey and coffee that blends organically with the natural environment. The project has implemented passive bioclimatic systems through cross ventilation in various spaces, adapting to the beach situation of the area. Green roofs were also implemented to mimic the surrounding vegetation, reduce paved surfaces, and generate thermal comfort inside the residence.

The house also has its own sewage and grey treatment plant, which enables the reuse and minimization of environmental impact. In summary, Casa Mateo by Zozaya Arquitectos is a stunning example of a house that maximizes its integration with the environment while providing a luxurious and comfortable living space for its inhabitants.

Architects: Zozaya Arquitectos

Area: 488 m²

Photographs: Cesar Belio

Lead Architect: Daniel Zozaya Valdés

Design Team: Enrique Zozaya, Saddam Otero, Jesus Lopez, Luis Alonso, José Antonio Vázquez, Ana Karen Cadena

City: Zihuatanejo

Country: Mexico