The expansion project of this residence was carried out with the acquisition of the neighboring lot adjacent to the existing residence, with its original profile and vegetation preserved. Two new buildings were proposed for this lot.
La Salvada is an extraordinary architectural project envisioned by Tarek Shamma in response to the client's brief of creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces. The project faced planning constraints, as it was limited to the existing footprint of two ruins, while also needing to preserve and design around a magnificent, sprawling cactus measuring 5 meters in height.
UAN House is located in an area of low, dense vegetation, with a gentle slope descending toward the street. From an elevated vantage point, one would see breathtaking views of the lake and the Ventana and Catedral hills. To preserve the existing vegetation, the project proposes two volumes: one housing the residence and the other, a garden elevated above the original landscape.
