Designed by ET.co and led by architect Omar López Bautista, the Bungalow H is a 30-square-meter contemporary cabin completed in 2022. Located on the slopes of the Northern Mountains in San Andrés Huayápam, Oaxaca, Mexico, the project was conceived as a tranquil personal refuge for short stays. Positioned on a natural terrace surrounded by trees, the bungalow offers panoramic views of the valley and the city below.

The minimalist and low-maintenance design of Bungalow H prioritizes a connection with its stunning natural surroundings. The concrete structure is painted black, which helps minimize its visual impact on the landscape. The exterior is closed off on three sides to ensure privacy, while the fourth side is a fully glazed façade that frames the breathtaking view. To enhance the sense of lightness and the minimalist aesthetic, the bungalow appears to float slightly above the ground. This effect is achieved with a smaller foundation area and is further emphasized at night by perimeter lighting along its base.

The interior of the bungalow is kept simple to reflect its temporary and essentialist function. The space is largely dedicated to the room and a small outdoor staying area, with a diagonal cut in the front of the box-like structure directing the view towards the valley. This design approach reflects ET.co's philosophy of creating clear, robust, and easy-to-understand geometries, where the structure is inherently the architecture. The project also takes a sustainable approach by minimizing its footprint, allowing it to be "deplanted" without altering the environment significantly.

Credits

Architects: ET.co

Lead Architect: Omar López Bautista

Photography: Marcos Rojas Sosa, Omar López Bautista

Manufacturers: Cemex, Helvex, Tecnolite