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House 720 Degrees / Fernanda Canales

Valentina Díaz — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Degrees is a geometric and optical device, doubling the 360-degree track of normal vision. The design originates from a central patio and from the ways in which the inner and outer worlds might interact with one another. Conceived as a solar clock that registers the passing of time, this off-the-grid house is many houses in one: during the day it frames a mountain and a volcano, opening up toward the varied views along the external perimeter of the circle; at night, it turns inward around a circular courtyard.

Benito Juarez Square / Fernanda Canales

Pilar Caballero — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:00:00 +0000

This project involves expanding Naco's central plaza and creating a pavilion as a focal point to provide an elevated terrace-viewpoint, restrooms on the ground floor, benches, and an esplanade. The intention is to offer shade, amenities, scenic views, and public space.

Terreno House / Fernanda Canales

Clara Ott — Tue, 16 Jul 2019 06:00:00 +0000

The house is located on a plateau of a mountain almost three hours outside Mexico City and seeks for two seemingly contradictory things: shelter and openness. On one hand, it strives to be a refuge from the radical climate, which in the same day varies with almost 30 degrees centigrade and where it rains almost daily for 6 months, and, on the other hand, tries to open up as much as possible towards the vast landscape.

Casa Bruma / Fernanda Canales + Claudia Rodríguez

Cristobal Rojas — Sun, 26 Aug 2018 13:00:00 +0000

It is a project that redefines the idea of house and structure different spaces around a large patio. This solution was made to maintain the existing trees of the land and to each space of the house receive morning and afternoon light. This produced a kind of exploited house, where the dwelling is composed of blocks that lean towards the views and orientation, and also to respect the original vegetation.

Portales Dwelling / Fernanda Canales

Valentina Villa — Sun, 19 Mar 2017 13:00:00 +0000

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Reading Rooms / Fernanda Canales

Daniela Cruz — Tue, 20 Dec 2016 15:00:00 +0000

The proposal consists of a minimal prototype that occupies the same amount of space than a parking spot for a car: 2.5 x 5.0 meters. It is designed to be built by community members in almost any residual space of a low cost housing project that in Mexico always lack collective services and cultural facilities.

Elena Garro Cultural Center / Fernanda Canales + arquitectura 911sc

Igor Fracalossi — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 01:00:00 +0000

The project, located in Coyoacán, is an adaptation of an existing house, a listed building from early-20th century- which was transformed into a cultural center on Fernández Leal street. The need to preserve the existing property led to the decision that the project would highlight the new uses and, at the same time, respect the original shell. Thus, the project consists of several elements that define the intervention: a first part which marks the entrance, a kind of frame, linking the building with the street and highlighting the existing house; secondly, a series of gardens and courtyards surrounding the project and inserted inside; and, finally, a rectangular volume at the back of the site, developed on three levels, consisting of a multi-purpose room, storerooms, and parking lots on ground floor. These pieces mark the different paths and manage to bind all the parts of the project.

Maruma House / Fernanda Canales

Jonathan Alarcon — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 00:00:00 +0000