four barrel vaults outline residential complex by bloqe arquitectura in mexico city

Mariano Azuela 194 sits in the historic Santa María la Ribera area

Located in the Santa María la Ribera neighborhood of Mexico City, Mariano Azuela 194 is a multi-bay residential complex designed by Bloqe Arquitectura. The project is conceived to align with the area’s architectural heritage and urban character, incorporating a scale and language consistent with the neighborhood’s historical fabric.

The building, composed of four bays and two circulation cores, is designed to relate harmoniously to its urban surroundings, respecting the scale and architectural characteristics of the place. Each tower is crowned with a barrel vault, which not only provides a distinctive character to the design, but also functions as an additional space for the apartments located on the top floor. These vaults create an interesting play of curves on the roof, offering dynamism and character to the complex.

all images by ESPACIOS – Andres Cedillo

Historical references guide the design by Bloqe arquitectura

The facade, high on the ground floor and equipped with canopies, adopts the proportions and architectural language characteristic of the early twentieth century, reflecting the essence of the buildings that abound in the neighborhood. The design by Bloqe arquitectura Studio also includes a commercial space on the ground floor, with the aim of promoting urban life and contributing to the quality of the immediate environment. As for the materials, Mariano Azuela 194 project uses elements of national origin, worked with artisanal techniques. This choice gives rise to a palette of natural colors, which includes natural marbles, earth finishes on the walls, and artisanal partitions, all in tune with the character and richness of traditional Mexican architecture. 

Mariano Azuela 194 integrates into the historic fabric of Santa María la Ribera

the building consists of four bays and two circulation cores

each bay is crowned with a barrel vault, defining the roofline

the project respects the scale and character of its urban surroundings

top-floor apartments benefit from additional space under the vaults

the building adopts a material palette rooted in Mexican tradition

artisanal finishes are used throughout the design

earth-toned wall treatments add warmth and texture

an olive green spiral staircase connects the floors

barrel vaults give the building a recognizable silhouette

project info:

name: Mariano Azuela 194
architect: Bloqe arquitectura | @bloqe.arquitectura

location: Mariano Azuela 194, Santa Maria La Ribera, Ciudad de Mexico, Mexico

area: 1283 sqm

structural design: Strukto

landscape design: Colectivo MP2 | @colectivomp2

photographer: ESPACIOS – Andres Cedillo | @_andrescedillo

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edited by: christina vergopoulou | designboom