Excerpt: Casa Moya by GOMA taller de arquitectura is a contemporary project in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City, that explores strong volumes and exposed, pigmented concrete. Organized across four levels, the house is defined by a solid vertical axis linked to open living spaces that engage the garden. It emphasizes the relationship between interior and exterior, material harmony, warmth, and a curved dome that breaks orthogonal solidity.
Project Description
[Text as submitted by architect] Casa Moya, located in Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico City, is a notable example of contemporary Mexican architecture, particularly in its use of concrete.
The house is organized across four levels, with spaces divided between private and social areas. It features three bedrooms, a work and reflection studio, large terraces, recreational spaces, a kitchen, and a living room that opens onto the garden.
The house is enclosed within a solid volume that serves as the vertical connecting axis. This volume links to open, airy living spaces that are designed to engage with the garden, thus exploring the relationship between interior and exterior environments.
The strong volumes, exposed materials, and endemic vegetation give each space its own unique character. The pigmented concrete, with its detailed finish, was a key element in conveying both harmony and warmth; it asserts its presence while also blending chromatically with the surrounding environment.
The use of a curved dome as a central design element is fundamental to the spatial composition. It breaks the orthogonal solidity of the volumes, providing transparency and permeability to the interior spaces.
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