misael marin transforms mexican warehouse into plant-filled inn

‘the warehouse’ by misael marin exemplifies upcycling in architectural design 

 

a garden filters the sunlight before reaching the front facade

 

 

marin (see more here) developed the rest house’s social area around an open plan, fitted with a central pond and steel beams that virtually organize and divide the interior. the more private rooms stand behind a linear garden, creating a gentle buffer from the common area. in line with the upcycling principle, dismantled elements from the original warehouse were repurposed and converted into doors, lamps, and decorative elements.

a central pond virtually organizes and divides the open-plan interior

 

 

achieving comfort and energy efficiency with minimal impact

 

through a set of passive and active techniques, marin successfully achieved comfort and energy efficiency in ‘the warehouse’ project. for one thing, he introduced natural lighting through large vertical openings directed toward the corridors. however, to avoid overheating the interior, the entrance facade is preceded by landscaped terraces that act as thermal barriers and filter the light before reaching the openings. water features, indoor gardens, and rooftop insulation also contribute to temperature regulation. completing the process is the nave roof’s southern slope equipped with solar panels and a water collection system for irrigation.

linear garden offers privacy towards the bedrooms

 

concluding his design approach, marin says:’ it is through the preservation of and intervention on the existing structure that the revitalization of the building was made possible, thus reducing the carbon footprint that demolition and new construction would have generated.’

the industrial framework is softened by lush greenery

open kitchen space

view from the master bedroom to the front terrace

 

 

 

project info:

 

name: the warehouse

location: mexico

architecture: misael marin

 

 

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edited by: lea zeitoun | designboom