The idea was a cabin in the woods, but the cabin is a cube-like Brutalist structure and the woods are Cañada De Alferes, an hour outside of Mexico City. “I wanted the house to look like a cube which would have crashed on the floor, among the trees,” explains Mexico City-based French architect Ludwig Godefroy. The two bedroom vacation house is 1,600 square feet with a compact 9-by-9 meter footprint (about 30 x 30 feet). Half-levels organized around a double-height space in poured-in-place concrete are designed with built-in concrete furniture and pine wood doors. Join us for a closer look.
Photography by Rory Gardiner courtesy of Ludwig Godefroy.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the architect of the Brutalismo cabin in Cañada De Alferes?
The architect of the Brutalismo cabin in Cañada De Alferes is Ludwig Godefroy, a Mexico City-based French architect.
What is the size of the vacation house?
The vacation house is 1,600 square feet with a compact 9-by-9 meter footprint (about 30 x 30 feet).
What materials are used in the cabin design?
The cabin is a cube-like Brutalist structure made of poured-in-place concrete, with built-in concrete furniture and pine wood doors.
How is the design of the cabin intended to grow?
The design of the cabin is intended to grow vertically, not horizontally.
What features are highlighted in the exterior of the cabin?
The exterior showcases both wide and narrow windows throughout the structure.
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