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
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.
I think it’s a swimming pool after all… The house is just additional purpose..
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!
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.
yeah, fixed
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….
either way – im jealous…check out them bikini details
awesome
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.
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.
Beautiful images. Great lifestyle :)
Bellísimo y sensible proyecto en cuanto al contemplar que otorga el lugar por sí mismo…
RT @archdaily: @telosandtechne gabriel orozco is an amazing artist. Check his house here: http://bit.ly/59Wu0g Loving this house
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)
Get on the roof of the pool is really nice!
now that’s what i call thermal mass!
awesome pool.
iwan baan: you make me fell there.
Is there a floor plan of this building somewhere? I would love to use this building in a project I’m doing right now.
poesia em forma de construção.
amei.
太帅了！
this is amazing on of the reliable project
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
Wonderful concept illustrated by great pictures.
I feel the design missed an opportunity in not using the pool to light the living spaces.
Well, take in consideration that the disegn of the house was made by an artist. Check out his work, ‘water in the center’ is a common motiv in his works.
Gee people use your imagination, what is about the obsession with seeing the plans?
Brilliant. Imagine how the pool keeps the rooms cool!
this is centric