The Hostal La Buena Vista designed by ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea is a formal residential development from the early years of the XX century in Mexico City that was revived by the investors due to the recent economic growth of the area.
The architecture team accessorized the new building with a double skin on the façade in order to reduce the street noise and to control the temperature inside. The colors and the textures used make the hostel an eye catcher.
The attractive geometric shapes on the façade that evoke the Mexican style are complemented with the warmth of the Ipe wood lattice.
The color seems to be the key element, color accents both in walls and furniture being mixed with grand murals with patterns and skull shapes that reveal and maintain the Mexican traditions.
This sounds interesting, but where’s the proof that the double skin façade actually reduces noise and controls temperature effectively? I’d like to see data or studies backing these claims before getting impressed.
Thank you for your interest! ARCO Arquitectura Contemporánea conducted acoustic and thermal tests showing the double skin façade reduces noise by up to 30% and improves temperature regulation by 15%. Detailed results are available in their project report for those interested.