{"id":2759,"date":"2022-12-15T19:40:32","date_gmt":"2022-12-15T12:40:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/?p=2759"},"modified":"2025-08-12T21:43:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-12T14:43:44","slug":"the-lighthouse-on-a-mexican-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/notesbook.vn\/en\/architecture\/the-lighthouse-on-a-mexican-bay\/","title":{"rendered":"The lighthouse on a Mexican bay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>On the Pacific coast of Guerrero belonging to the bay of Zihuatanejo (Mexico), lies &#8220;<strong>Casa Acantilado<\/strong>&#8221; prostrated on cliffs that are constantly hit by the force of the sea. Located in an &nbsp;environment of endemic vegetation revealing each season in the region. Birds of different &nbsp;species nest on the slopes of the ridges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignfull size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192154\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0871.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2705\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192154\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0871.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2705\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A small lighthouse warns fishermen and &nbsp;provides light in that immense darkness. <strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/zozayaarquitectos.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Zozaya Arquitectos<\/a><\/strong> office has conceptualised the idea of providing light to the fishermen who navigate daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\"><strong>Photo<\/strong><br>Rafael Gamo<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\"><strong>Editor<\/strong><br>Ha Thu Pham<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\"><strong>Year of completion<\/strong><br>2021<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right has-small-font-size\"><strong>Area<\/strong><br>777 m2<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192225\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0661.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2707\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192225\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0661.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2707\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It is developed as an element that emerges from the rocks, focused on the making \u00a0of the place, mimicking the context thanks to the local materials and forms used, putting \u00a0into practice the craft techniques and the vernacular architecture of the site.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192326\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0117.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2709\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192326\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0117.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2709\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192329\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2711\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192329\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0048.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2711\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192336\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0380.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2713\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2001\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192336\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0380.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2713\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>In this project the topography was a determining factor in the spatial organisation. Entering directly from the upper floor, where there is no access door, a large palapa welcomes you and houses the social area completely exposed to \u00a0the cliffs that surround it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zozaya Arquitectos shared that: &#8220;<em>As a finishing touch, an infinity pool is partially attached to the main structure, generating a sensation of direct connection to the Pacific.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignwide size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192401\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0936.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2715\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192401\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0936.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2715\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>palapa<\/strong>, a traditional Mexican roof, is made with regional material such as stone, wood and palm leaves, done by local labor, its shape allows the use of natural light and a natural cross ventilation reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192831\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0921.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2727\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192831\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0921.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2727\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1499\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192844\/Zozaya_Acantilado_Drone_0067.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2729\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1499\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192844\/Zozaya_Acantilado_Drone_0067.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2729\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">&nbsp;The <strong>palapa<\/strong> is made with regional material such as stone, wood and palm leaves, done by local labor, its shape allows the use of natural light and a natural cross ventilation reducing energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5100\" height=\"3300\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192804\/003.CA_ACANTILADO_ROOFFLOOR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2723\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5100\" height=\"3300\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192804\/003.CA_ACANTILADO_ROOFFLOOR.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2723\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5100\" height=\"3300\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192819\/007.CA_ACANTILADO_S2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2725\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"5100\" height=\"3300\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192819\/007.CA_ACANTILADO_S2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2725\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>&#8220;The staircase to the private area takes you along uncovered concrete walls which allows &nbsp;you to see the movement of the treetops, feel the exterior while being protected; ending in a pool contained by &nbsp;concrete walls that frame the infinite continuity with the Pacific&#8221;<\/em>, said Zozaya Arquitectos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192558\/Zozaya_Acantilado_1301.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2717\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192558\/Zozaya_Acantilado_1301.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2717\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192631\/Zozaya_Acantilado_1861.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2719\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192631\/Zozaya_Acantilado_1861.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2719\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192636\/Zozaya_Acantilado_1387.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2721\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15192636\/Zozaya_Acantilado_1387.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2721\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Each room is designed with private terraces that open to&nbsp;spaces of contemplation towards the incredible landscape.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1687\" height=\"3000\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15195145\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0571.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2750\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1687\" height=\"3000\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15195145\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0571.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2750\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15195022\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0551.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2745\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2500\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15195022\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0551.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2745\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2249\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15195026\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0456.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2747\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"2249\" src=\"https:\/\/s3.ap-northeast-1.amazonaws.com\/media.notesbook.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/15195026\/Zozaya_Acantilado_0456.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2747\"\/><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>On the Pacific coast of Guerrero belonging to the bay of Zihuatanejo (Mexico), lies &#8220;Casa Acantilado&#8221; prostrated on cliffs that are constantly hit by the force of the sea. Located in an &nbsp;environment of endemic vegetation revealing each season in the region. Birds of different &nbsp;species nest on the slopes of the ridges. A small lighthouse warns fishermen and &nbsp;provides light in that immense darkness. 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