'equestrian center in cuernavaca' by APT arquitectura para todos, cuernavaca, mexico
image © luis gordoa
all images courtesy of APT arquitectura para todos

replacing a a two-hectare agricultural plot of land at the highest point of cuernavaca, the 'equestrian center' horse club by mexican practice APT arquitectura para todos (architecture for all) finds itself amidst a forest of local pine trees with an architecture that reflects the memory of the place. nested into a sloping site, a series of stone retaining walls, ramps, and stairs connect a stepped plan organized over three tiers. concrete and reclaimed wood members define the utilitarian geometries that directly reflect the form of the structure. reining at the top of the hill are the stables, storage rooms, harness rooms and administrative offices inside parallel timber volumes with an open-air stone courtyard in between that becomes a ramp down to the track - an equestrian promenade. the middle level contains the social spaces used mainly by spectators and include a coffee shop, outdoor terraces, bathrooms and changing rooms. the lowest area contains the dirt arena, service and grooming areas, paddocks, and competition stables. aesthetically echoing simple powerful geometries and terraced construction of the region, the project also takes on another layer of sustainability by using a combination of locally sourced materials and labor, rainwater harvesting, biologically filtering grey water for irrigation, LED lighting and solar cells, along with earth-based paints used in the interior.

stepped terraces for viewing
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natural stone retaining walls (wet walls)
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central ramp for horse circulation into stables
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overhanging concrete roof provides shade for horses
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central drinking fountain
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natural wood stables from reclaimed form work lumber
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side stairs
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leading to offices
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soft wood textures and concealed windows
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movable components at the offices
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coffee shop seating area
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retaining walls and concrete steps balanced by natural wood planks
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natural roadway to the upper level
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view from the street entrance
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entry gate
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floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level 2

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concept sketch

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project info:

name: hípico del bosque
architectural design: lilian rebollo uribe
collaborating team: edgar saúl bahena cruz
structural engineering: víctor escobar lagunas
construction: apt arquitectura para todos / vicente barragán hernández
site area: 19,289.50m2
built area: 844.00m2
year of construction: 2011
location: cuernavaca, morelos, méxico
photography: luis gordoa

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