Aguacero

Aguacero translates to "heavy rainstorm." How does the landscape respond to rain? This project is based on the concept of the land's ability to filter, accumulate, and harvest water. Along an existing dry stream, lines of stone walls are gently drawn to slow the flow of water, allowing visitors to walk smoothly across the sloping forest.

At the bottom of the land, the stone lines converge to form a large pond, where rainwater collected from the house's roof is harvested. This water is then used to nourish the agroforestry productive garden, which has been established along the forest's edge, promoting sustainable cultivation and enhancing the local ecosystem.

Client:

Private

Landscape architecture:

Estudio Ome and Cosecha de Agua

Architecture:

JsA

Location:

Valle de Bravo, Mexico

Size:

1.5 ha

Year:

2023-2024

Photography:

Maureen M. Evans and Estudio Ome

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