Nautilus House
Mexican architecture firm Senosiain Arquitectos recently designed a shell-shaped dwelling for a Mexico City couple. The owners are already living in their new abode with their two very happy children. The structure is maintenance-free and earthquake proof, and is full of soothing greenery and smooth, rounded surfaces.
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Huna said | 26 February, 2008
This house is amazing. I agree with Gary, the greenery is a really nice touch.
I can totally understand why their kids love it, its a great house for hide-and-seek.
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Belle said | 28 February, 2008
Oh my…
this place is truly a dream!
Looks like something from Charlie and the Chocolate factory (orginal)!
I am so impressed that things like this are still happening, what a great piece of design!
Tom Wade said | 28 February, 2008
Gaudi would be proud! I like the seating by the entrance. I wonder if the earthquake proofing has anything to do with the shape. Just had my first earthquake here in UK, they’re quite fun when you know you’re not going to die…
Sabina said | 29 February, 2008
I can proudly say that during architectural school in Mexico I had Javier Senosiain as a teacher.
Probably as many of you, when I first came familiar with his architecture I was reluctant to it, is not easy to free oneself from the prejudice of modernism, but this is one architecture you have to live to believe… pictures are not enough.
I’ve been several times to the nautilus house and other Senosiain’s buildings and I must say, they really bring out the kid I you!
bravo Javier!!!
renee - design sexiness said | 2 March, 2008
@ sabina,
wow!!! very cool. this is the first i’ve heard of the architect. but AMAZING, and unique work. it must have been a pleasure to study with a visionary!
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Gary said | 26 February, 2008
The architectural design of the house is very ergonomic and fluid. I really like the greenery around and within the structure.