Quinta Everest

In the outskirts of the city of Apodaca, there is a place where many summer and camp houses are clustered together with event gardens and other commercial amenities. This type of architecture is known as Quinta, derived from the historical practice of country houses where settlers paid a "fifth" (Quinta) of their fruits as rent during colonial times. In Mexico, Quintas are not only family summer or camp houses but also venues for public events, social gatherings, parties, or recreational activities for rent among family and friends. 

The design intention was to create an environment conducive to social and family experiences, within a pleasant open area where recreational activities can be enjoyed during any event or gathering. 

The project relies on the transition of volumes to evoke a sense of mystery and discovery, even within its open areas. This approach aims to foster a dynamic interaction between different stages of the project and the users' engagement with them. 

The project sought to repurpose anything salvageable from the previous warehouse located on the same plot. This included structures and foundations, which informed the positioning of the main platform where the pavilion now stands. Electrical and plumbing installations determined the depth at which service volumes could be situated within the plot. Additionally, the existing landscape, including mature trees, played a significant role in defining focal areas for detailing. Collectively, these elements dictated the placement, accessibility, and distribution of all other volumes and elements within the project.