Hull Mexico Park Clubhouse by MXTAD, Tlaxcalancingo, Mexico

Hull Mexico Park Clubhouse, designed by MXTAD in collaboration with tulugar.mx, is conceived as both the social heart and architectural identity of a growing residential complex in Tlaxcalancingo, Puebla. More than a shared amenity, the 233 m² building acts as a prototype: setting the tone for future developments within the community while fostering interaction, leisure, and collective living.

Strategically positioned near the entrance of the cluster, the clubhouse serves as a visual landmark and point of orientation. Its placement responds carefully to the natural topography, using level differences to balance openness with privacy. Rather than imposing itself, the building integrates with the terrain, subtly shaping the landscape to create protected and intimate spaces.

The program is organized across two levels, each responding to different degrees of public and private use. The ground floor, partially sunken below street level, houses the most active and social functions, including a garden, children’s play area, common room, and pool terrace. This level establishes a direct relationship with the outdoors, encouraging informal gatherings and daily interaction among residents.

In contrast, the upper level is more शांत and introspective, accommodating a small gym, coworking space, and a contemplative terrace. From here, views are carefully framed, offering moments of pause and reflection while maintaining a connection to the surrounding environment. This vertical zoning allows the building to accommodate diverse activities without compromising spatial clarity.

Architecturally, the project draws inspiration from 19th-century Mexican modernist traditions. The composition is based on the interplay of simple geometric planes that intersect to create a dynamic relationship between solid and void. This strategy enhances visual continuity between interior and exterior, allowing spaces to flow seamlessly into one another.

Materiality reinforces this sense of cohesion and identity. Warm-toned rustic plasters dominate the façade, complemented by natural stone and light wood. Together, these materials create a tactile and inviting atmosphere, evoking both tradition and contemporary simplicity. The restrained palette allows light and shadow to play across surfaces, enriching the building’s spatial experience.

Landscape design plays a crucial role in shaping the overall environment. Native vegetation, including endemic cacti and diverse plant species, is integrated throughout the site, softening the architecture and connecting it to its regional context. Over time, this vegetation is intended to grow and envelop the building, enhancing its relationship with nature.

The pool terrace emerges as the central social space where architecture, water, and landscape converge. Here, residents gather, relax, and engage with one another, making it the most vibrant and memorable part of the project.

Ultimately, Hull Mexico Park Clubhouse is more than a functional facility, it is a community anchor. By combining thoughtful spatial organization, contextual materiality, and a strong architectural identity, MXTAD creates a space that encourages connection, enhances everyday life, and defines the character of its surroundings.

All the Photographs are works of Amy Bello