Project: wandering house
Architects: indico
location: Agegech, Mexico
Area: 4,843 SF
general: 2021
photos by: Horacio Verissimo
House to roam from Indico
I designed Indico House to Wander – a gorgeous modern residence perched high above the Mexican town called Ajijic. This opens up to stunning views of Lake Chapala and the Sierra de San Juan Cosala. With just under 5,000 square feet of modern minimalist living space, this home is certainly a well-rounded retreat during any time of the year.
House to wander is located in the upper part of Ajijic, with stunning views of Lake Chapala and the Sierra de San Juan Cosala. The climate here is warm most of the year, which makes it possible to live indoors towards the outdoors.
The main goal of this project was to create routes that allow the user to discover very special spaces and views from the moment they enter at street level. The house is raised one level above the sidewalk but creates a pleasant space at street level, where the parking lot and garage are located. From here we see the main stairs straight ahead, which indicates that there will be something special after going up to it. Once we climbed up, we could contemplate the uninterrupted view towards the mountains, valley, and lake. Walking towards the main door, we can see a small part of the pool and its plants among the lattice. The main living room is double-height with traditional brick vaults and steel-and-glass windows surrounding it. The terrace has a small pool lost in the horizon with the mountains and double height directing the gaze towards the west. The kitchen is warm and cosy, but with the potential to open up to the garden.
The staircase that takes us to the second floor gives us a light appearance and divides between the living and dining spaces, but without interrupting the view. Taking the corridor leading to the bedrooms, we will discover several different and unique views between them. Views from the bedrooms allow you to see colorful sunsets painted over the lake. The master bathrooms have floor-to-ceiling windows that open onto the mountains. The cantilevers above the main staircase were designed with a metal frame, but the biggest challenge for this work was the stone retaining wall, which faces the western valley.
– Indico
