More Than Just a House, A Space for Living and Sharing | Casa del Sapo

#housedesign #beachhouse #concretehouse #mexico Casa del Sapo, designed by Espacio 18 Arquitectura, is more than just a house—it is a space for community, transformation, and connection with nature. Located on the coast of Oaxaca, Mexico, the 130-square-meter residence draws inspiration from Henry David Thoreau's philosophy, emphasizing simplicity, self-discovery, and sustainability. The house consists of two main volumes, positioned like stones facing the sea, framing the breathtaking coastal landscape while creating flexible living spaces. Built using locally sourced materials and crafted by skilled workers from the community, the project embodies social and environmental responsibility. More than a dwelling, Casa del Sapo serves as a gathering place, a school, a refuge, and a shared home, fostering a deep sense of belonging among its residents and visitors. Through this project, architecture becomes a means of building not just spaces, but also meaningful relationships with people and the environment. Name: Casa del Sapo Architects: Espacio 18 Arquitectura Area: 130 m² Year: 2021 Photographs: Onnis Luque, Fabian Martinez Lead Architects: Carla Osorio Jimenez, Mario Alberto Ávila López, Sonia Morales, Andrea Rodriguez, Arantza Toledo Interior Design: Mario Fernandez, Paulina chagoya, Espacio 18 Arquitectura Builders : Victor Chagoya, Mario Fernandez, Paulina Chagoya, Freddy, Mariela, Candido, Jorge, Cruz Hernández, Jesús Hernández, Coco, Espacio 18 Arquitectura Engineering: José Luis Contreras Pisson Landscape: Fernandez, Paulina Chagoya Carpentry : Mario Fernandez, Paulina chagoya, Espacio 18 Arquitectura Country: Mexico Healing by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/