GOMA embeds red brick cabin into the earth in mexico
Casa de Barro by GOMA Taller de Arquitectura is an almost invisible rest cabin buried in the ochre-toned terrain of El Ameyal ranch in Querétaro, Mexico. Conceived as a minimal lodging space, the 90-square-meter, cave-like retreat uses mass and earth to fade into its surroundings. The project takes cues from the textures and colors of the site’s endemic vegetation and seasonal stream.
Located at the lower edge of the agroecological ranch, the red brick cabin is approached through a staircase incision between two solid walls. From a distance, only a few elements hint at its existence, including a pair of domes rising above the vegetation like ancient chimneys that seem to belong to the landscape. For the architects, the goal was to build within the land, preserving the surrounding hills, grasses, cacti, and trees.
all images by César Bejar, unless stated otherwise
Casa de Barro takes its name from the clay that shapes it
The Querétaro-based team at GOMA composes the main volume as a single barrel vault, supported by wide, low walls, defining the experience and the logic of the construction. Traditionally sourced red fired-clay bricks, that Casa de Barro (House of Clay) takes its name from, shape the floors, walls, and ceilings, creating a warm interior, complete with handcrafted wood, wrought iron details, and artisan ceramic tiles.
Casa de Barro is shaped to frame views of the terrain and keep the focus on the environment, respecting the Mexican landscape and making room for people to live, feeling honest and rooted.
Casa de Barro by GOMA Taller de Arquitectura is an almost invisible rest cabin in Mexico
conceived as a minimal lodging space
the 90-square-meter, cave-like retreat uses mass and earth to fade into its surroundings
the project takes cues from the textures and colors of the site’s endemic vegetation and seasonal stream
from a distance, only a few elements hint at the existence of the structure | image by Juan Benavides
the goal was to build within the land | image by Juan Benavides
preserving the surrounding hills, grasses, cacti, and trees | image by Juan Benavides
the red brick cabin is approached through a staircase incision between two solid walls | image by Juan Benavides
the project is named after red fired-clay bricks, the main material used | image by Juan Benavides
GOMA composes the main volume as a single barrel vault | image by Juan Benavides
Casa de Barro is shaped to frame views of the terrain
creating a warm interior
handcrafted wood, wrought iron details, and artisan ceramic tiles complete the palette
project info:
name: Casa de Barro
architect: GOMA Taller de Arquitectura | @goma_taller
location: Amealco, Querétaro, Mexico
area: 90 square meters
client / developer: Rancho El Ameyal | @ranchoelameyal
photographers: César Bejar | @cesarbejarstudio, Juan Benavides | @juanbenavidesl
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