Designed to occupy the smallest possible surface in order to have as little impact as possible on the land and to show respect towards nature, this mountain cabin stands between existing oak and copal trees and coexist with a rather rugged landscape. The cabin was designed by LAMZ Arquitectura in 2018 and is located in San Sebastián Teitipac, Mexico. It has a quirky design and it’s been built using local stone and stone which gives it a timeless and authentic look, allowing it to seamlessly and naturally blend in with the landscape.
View in galleryThe cabin has a strong industrial vibe mixed with an overall modern appearance and a few rustic elementsView in galleryThe cabin was built using local stone and wood and that helps it blend in and become a part of the landscapeView in galleryThe local stone and wood are used in combination with weathering steel which helps to give the cabin an industrial appearanceView in galleryThe interior is welcoming and cozy, like a mountain cabin should be, with lots of wood and stone used throughout
The 185 square meter industrial cabin is organized into two volumes connected by a steel and glass hallway. One of the volumes is a public space which houses the living room, kitchen and dining area while the other is a private space containing the bedrooms. There’s a big difference between these two volumes in the sense that one feels very open and has a direct relationship to the environment and the views and the other has more of a cave-like appearance and is designed to prioritize privacy.
View in galleryThe two volumes are clearly delineated and occupy different parts of the site, being connected by this glass hallwayView in galleryThe private section of the house has a cave-like, very cozy feel although it has its own way of interacting with the outdoorsView in galleryThe cabin’s timeless appearance is given not only by the materials used in its design but also by the strong relationship it shares with the landView in galleryThe cabin is almost buried to the south and elevated to the north, a structure dictated by the existing terrainView in galleryThe southern volume doesn’t have the best views, being buried into the ground and all, but has a very comforting lookView in galleryIn contrast, the northern volume overlooks the surrounding landscape and takes full advantage of its elevationView in galleryThe exterior of the cabin is almost entirely covered in stone and the interior draped in wood which creates a pleasant contrastView in galleryThe combination of stone and glass is unusual and that’s one of the details which make the cabin special