Architects: T3arc
Location: Tepoztlán, Mexico
Project Year: 2010
Project Area: 220 sqm
Photographs: Luis Gordoa
The idea came when we built Cafe Five, where we saw the need to adapt an inexpensive room for users. In our search for solutions, we found Desparkhotel, the work of the architect Andreas Strauss in 2006, using recycled concrete pipes for hotel rooms. Our client decided to make a hotel with the same characteristics as the Desparkhotel on a ground that is located on the outskirts of Tepoztlan, with excellent panoramic views of the Sierra del Tepozteco. Located in a wooded setting of unusual features, the surrounding environment provides an unique natural environment and for our project.
The goal was to have the ability to build a fast and affordable hotel that offered lodging for Tepoztlan tourist. With a projection of 20 rooms, we began building the first modules. Unlike the hotel of Andreas Strauss, we place the rooms (tubes) in three modules to harness the ground as possible much as possible.
Our office was commissioned to do a general plan and build the first module 3 tubocretos then Tubohotel administration was responsible for building the remaining modules. The order of the tubes is random with respect to the topography. Construction took place over a period of 3 months.
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Please tell me this is a joke…
when somebody is sleeping you should make a hole so the tube begins to role.
but that’s an enormes bed if i guess about 2.5*2.5.
I think the idea is interesting and the rooms are very cozy. However, it would be better to use a longer module, or two single modules in order to include a private toilet and a small closet to make it more convenient. It is a really nice place for backpackers or low budget customers.
i would like to see the bathroom modules and the connection to the rooms…. in terms of privacy. perhaps other combinations could be done to create ensuit showers/ toilets
sleepin’ in a pipe- definitely different; i’d be willing to stay there, though. looks cool
As somebody who lives in a hot, muggy climate, my first thought was “do they have ac?”
It’s not hot and muggy! it’s at an altitude of about 8,000 feet. It’s a very awesome little town.
How do the large pipes connect to the ground? I would really like to know