By using ArchDaily, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

If you want to make the best of your experience on our site, sign-up.

By using ArchDaily, you agree to our Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy.

If you want to make the best of your experience on our site, sign-up.

Doctor-G / FRENTE

Save

Doctor-G / FRENTE - WindowsDoctor-G / FRENTE - Windows, Brick, FacadeDoctor-G / FRENTE - Windows, Brick, Facade, Handrail, BalconyDoctor-G / FRENTE - Windows, Brick, FacadeDoctor-G / FRENTE - More Images+ 7

Mexico City, Mexico

Text description provided by the architects. The Main Feature of this low-income apartment building, located in a corner of a popular neighborhood of Mexico City, is giving its inhabitants a sense of security from its hostile environment.

Doctor-G / FRENTE - Windows, Brick, Facade
© Paul Czitrom

A Waving Surface is created by placing red bricks in an un-typical manner, taking advantage of Mexico’s low cost labor. The orthogonal concrete grid emphasizes the subtle movement of the surface projecting irregular shadows over the walls.

Doctor-G / FRENTE - Windows, Brick, Facade, Handrail, Balcony
© Onnis Luque

The L-formed Scheme of the plan solves the need of giving each one of the 29 apartments a view towards the street while creating an internal courtyard where all the entrances are arranged.

floor plan

Project gallery

See allShow less

Project location

Address:Mexico City, Mexico

Click to open map
Location to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.
About this office
Cite: "Doctor-G / FRENTE" 30 Jan 2010. ArchDaily. Accessed 19 Feb 2025. <https://www.archdaily.com/47904/doctor-g-frente> ISSN 0719-8884
Ad

© Paul Czitrom

Doctor-G公寓

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.