Underground House in Mexico

Underground House in Mexico

Mexican architect Javier Senosiain creates masterpieces of organic architecture. One of his works is a private house with an area of 178 square meters, built in the city of Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico. Inspired by peanut shells, it is presented as two wide oval spaces filled with plenty of light, connected by a narrower, darker zone.

For the forming material, ferroconcrete was used, while polyurethane spraying was added for insulation. The earth and grass protect the finished structure from sun, wind, and water. Special domes allow sunlight to penetrate deep inside and transform the interior, while free air circulation due to aerodynamic forms of the house ensures excellent ventilation. The house is practical and invisible among bushes, trees, and flowers. Residents walk on the roof while strolling through the garden.