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ARCHITECTURE FROM LANDSCAPE LLANOS DE APAN Nostalgic Remembrance Showing a history Storytelling Making a statement Not to forget CREATE A TRANSITION BETWEEN TIMES SEEING THE PAST IN THE FUTURE UPCOMING RUINS  Nature and man made coexist. Constructive elements are enhanced by natural components. Staying Still w ith nature, how does it affects. Fights for its survival MEMORIAL Biological example of resistance Produces feelings Educates and shares culture Space for Reflection Landmark / Milestone  Contemplation Space Reflection Space ARCHITECTURE FORM LANDSCAPE 11.21.2018_Apan Housing Book_Infonavit_Digital Library Embrace humility in material and form , the little house in Apan. Apan's house is made of humble yet durable materials and clearly defines a private and domestic setting . Rooms are adapted to human proportions and are large enough to accommodate a variety of uses. The cen...

ARCHITECTURE FROM ITS  CHARACTERISTICS Efficient water usage Life cycle: Slow growing period and short fixed to end is life Adapts to harsh conditions Mechanism: Collects water Defend itself Nocturnal CO 2 fixation (They control when to open (in the night with fresher conditions) Uses of waxes to close themselves not to lose water and to protect from environmental stresses Maximize the surface for Photosynthesis Always having cenital light Secondary and fast growing roots in case of lack of water Rosette Structure (FIBONACCI) ADAPTATIVE Constant and Variable Elements according to its conditions Deconstructs it Regrows it LIFE CYCLE? Slow and Fast processes MECHANISM Self- sufficient Passive Systems Vernacular Architecture CONFIGURATION Fibonacci Sequence Letting nature get into it (rain, sun, air) BUD PRINT ...

ARCHITECTURE FROM ITS  PROCESSES The importance lies on the raw material In each bottle there can be found parts of: An ancient tradition methodology / process? The land that saw the plant grow Site? Knowledge of each producer Architect? The final product is the result of: Species used Materials? Weather Environmental Conditions? Processes and techniques Process and Techniques Vessel in which it is rested Site? SITE AND PROCESSES MATERIALS