Observatory House

Nov 2009

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Architectural photographer Iwan Baan recently shot the Observatory House, designed by Mexican artist Gabriel Orozco and built by architect Tatiana Bilbao in Roca Blanca, Mexico.

The house is inspired on the Jantar Mantar Astronomical Observatory, built in Delhi in 1724.

Stefano Boeri from Abitare interviewed Gabriel Orozco about this project, where you can read more about his vision.

More photos of the house with one of the best pools I have ever seen, after the break.

CREDITS

Concept: Gabriel Orozco
Design: Tatiana Bilbao with Gabriel Orozco & Carlos Leguizamo.
Structure: Jesús del Castillo, Ramiro González Dávila.
Local Contractor: David Jiménez

Cite:
Saieh , Nico . "Observatory House" 28 Nov 2009. ArchDaily. Accessed 12 Feb 2012. <http://www.archdaily.com/41517>

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gorgos says:

Is this project a house or a swimmingpool… Some layouts and sections would be much appreciated. No doubt they would be very interesting and worth posting.

# November 28, 2009 at 09:58

kagayakitecture says:

I think it’s a swimming pool after all… The house is just additional purpose..

# November 28, 2009 at 11:09

ballistamagazine says:

Agree with Gorgos…The project is presented as an exterior project and is lacking in interior/living perspectives. The only two thumbnails provided are fairly ambiguous and definitely should receive the same attention as those great exterior spaces. We could probably use a site plan as well; it appears that a great deal of thought was given to how the architecture touches the landscape. Interesting project though!

# November 28, 2009 at 12:24

Shawn says:

While the shots are beautiful. It’s a bit misleading when you title the project Universe House, Taitana Bilbao by Iwan Baan.

Very misleading actually.

# November 28, 2009 at 15:22

David Basulto says:

yeah, fixed

# November 28, 2009 at 20:35

bobb.i says:

man, i would really like to own that house, the pool and platform are just great, … the interior looks a bit dull and ordinary though, but who wants to be inside anyway with a view like that from the rooftop….

# November 28, 2009 at 18:57

md says:

either way – im jealous…check out them bikini details

# November 28, 2009 at 20:01

Andrew Geber says:

awesome

# November 29, 2009 at 05:01

arnold says:

very good idea. The only one proplem: the cheap living interior spaces. But I think understand why: this building is somewhere by the sea, so oversee it would be problematic.

# November 30, 2009 at 05:01

Sara Domingues says:

i think that the site makes the house. if the place and the surrounding view weren’t that beautiful i guess the house wouldn’t look so appealing… anyway, the cheap interior spaces and its simplicity kind of match the picture so it is a good work.

# November 30, 2009 at 18:44

linda says:

Beautiful images. Great lifestyle :)

# November 30, 2009 at 19:33

Katia says:

Bellísimo y sensible proyecto en cuanto al contemplar que otorga el lugar por sí mismo…

# December 2, 2009 at 20:49

Nick Downes says:

RT @archdaily: @telosandtechne gabriel orozco is an amazing artist. Check his house here: http://bit.ly/59Wu0g Loving this house

# December 14, 2009 at 11:55

R Goldschmidt says:

Ich mag dieses Haus, in der Nähe des Meeres. Und Ich mag die billigen Innenräume, sie sehen so anhört, wie in der Nähe des Meeres. Wirklich tolles Projekt. Bravo! (Translate: I really like this house, nearby the sea. And I like the cheap interiors, they look like beeing nearby the sea. Really great project. Bravo)

# June 28, 2010 at 07:10

Byeong Soo Kang says:

Get on the roof of the pool is really nice!

# August 9, 2010 at 09:27

farlung says:

now that’s what i call thermal mass!

# December 4, 2010 at 02:54

gusta says:

awesome pool.
iwan baan: you make me fell there.

# August 24, 2011 at 11:46

ArchGuy says:

Is there a floor plan of this building somewhere? I would love to use this building in a project I’m doing right now.

# September 26, 2011 at 10:19

marina lage says:

poesia em forma de construção.
amei.

# October 13, 2011 at 15:24

北叟 says:

太帅了！

# November 9, 2011 at 04:52

pozobo says:

this is amazing on of the reliable project

# November 22, 2011 at 09:18

Social Media says:

i visited jantar mantar in Jaipur, India. Concept is ok and its more latest than Jantar mantar. The difference is, Jantar mantar rounded by field and this rounded by sea

# January 2, 2012 at 03:51

Gary Allman says: