We usually associate an earth made house, regardless of the technique used to build it, with a low social status. Fortunately, this architecture studio in Mexico is here to prove us wrong by clearly showing us earth can give rise to homes as impressive as those made of any other popular material. The rammed earth hacienda, built on one of the hills on the outskirts of the capital Mexico City, was awarded by a distinguished contemporary design website.<\/p>\n
Borrowing from the traditional hacienda style design, the 1,500 square meter dwelling features courtyards around which living areas are constructed. The central courtyard is topped with a concrete roof which stretches out over a patio surrounded by desert landscape. The place is perfectly integrated into the surrounding arid environment.<\/p>\n