Chachalaka on the pacific coast of Mexico

This video shows Chachalaka. It is a very special place and I am working towards designing a very Eco-friendly setting for a handful of small casas. Links to Chachalaka, Mayto, and the Tehua area are here.

Design studies for Mexico project

These studies are for my Chachalaka project on the Pacific Coast of Mexico. The three views show the entry of the buildings. The other sides are open to the vistas, ocean, and beach. Designs are terraced into the natural topography and will create a very low profile as you approach each site. One view shows what is a 'tunnel' through to the site below. Access to buildings is planned for electric vehicle only. Motor vehicles will be parked in a designated area near the road. There are wonderful trees and cactus that will lend to a feeling of intimacy and attract birds and butterflies.

Guanajuato inspires design and creativity

Guanajuato Mexico is a beautiful colonial city with a rich history. The Spanish created a vast tunnel system to extract large quantities of silver. At one time during the 18th century, Guanajuato was the largest source of silver in the world. Today it is a business and government center and home to a university. The colonial architecture, layout of the city and colors are unique. The tunnel system is now an underground road system for traffic resulting in few automobiles in the centro area.