https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/1202-gracia-studio en-us Sun-splashed beaches have long been the main draw for vacationers in Baja, Mexico.

]]> hotel-endemico.asp Sat, 16 Jun 2012 00:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/7247-hotel-endemico To minimize each building's footprint, the architect raised the cubes off the ground using steel stilts anchored to a layer of granite below the earth's surface. The boxes are clad in rusted-metal pan Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoTo minimize each building's footprint, the architect raised the cubes off the ground using steel stilts anchored to a layer of granite below the earth's surface. The boxes are clad in rusted-metal panels affixed to a steel frame.Photo © Luis Garcia Overhanging, corrugated-metal canopies float over the cabins, providing shade and reducing solar heat gain. While nights are cool, daytime temperatures can reach 100 degrees during the summer. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoOverhanging, corrugated-metal canopies float over the cabins, providing shade and reducing solar heat gain. While nights are cool, daytime temperatures can reach 100 degrees during the summer.Photo © Luis Garcia Rooms feature plastic laminate walls, concrete floors, and minimal furnishings. Heating and cooling systems, plus industrial-style ceiling fans, ensure climatic comfort. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoRooms feature plastic laminate walls, concrete floors, and minimal furnishings. Heating and cooling systems, plus industrial-style ceiling fans, ensure climatic comfort.Image courtesy Garcia Studio Guests can watch the morning fog lift from the verdant valley while relaxing on wood decks connected to each cabin. The architect designed the benches, tables, and clay chimineas. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoGuests can watch the morning fog lift from the verdant valley while relaxing on wood decks connected to each cabin. The architect designed the benches, tables, and clay chimineas.Image courtesy Garcia Studio Solar panels will heat water for an infinity pool nestled into the hotel's undulating landscape. Boulders and native vegetation were left in place. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoSolar panels will heat water for an infinity pool nestled into the hotel's undulating landscape. Boulders and native vegetation were left in place.Image courtesy Garcia Studio Baja's verdant wine country contains about 60 wineries. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoBaja's verdant wine country contains about 60 wineries.Image courtesy Garcia Studio Baja's verdant wine country contains about 60 wineries. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoBaja's verdant wine country contains about 60 wineries.Image courtesy Garcia Studio Baja's verdant wine country contains about 60 wineries. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoBaja's verdant wine country contains about 60 wineries.Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The entrance to Hotel End'mico. Encuentro Guadalupe refers to the name of the entire development, which includes the hotel, a wine-production facility, and, eventually, housing. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe entrance to Hotel End'mico. Encuentro Guadalupe refers to the name of the entire development, which includes the hotel, a wine-production facility, and, eventually, housing. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The eye-catching gatehouse. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe eye-catching gatehouse. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The property features a facility for producing and storing wine. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe property features a facility for producing and storing wine. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record Hotel End'mico faces fields and mountains and sits along a main road. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoHotel Endémico faces fields and mountains and sits along a main road. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record Cubes on the hilltop catch the attention of passing motorists. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoCubes on the hilltop catch the attention of passing motorists. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The cabins are clad in glass and metal panels. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe cabins are clad in glass and metal panels.Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The metal panels are affixed to a steel frame. The panels are coated in flaxseed oil to slow the rusting process. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe metal panels are affixed to a steel frame. The panels are coated in flaxseed oil to slow the rusting process. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The underside of a cabin. The 200- to 240-square-foot units sit atop stilts that vary in height. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe underside of a cabin. The 200- to 240-square-foot units sit atop stilts that vary in height. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record Solar panels supply heated water for an infinity pool. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoSolar panels supply heated water for an infinity pool. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The 19,400-square-foot wine-production facility. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe 19,400-square-foot wine-production facility. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The interior of the wine-production facility. Once finished, it also will contain a restaurant, tasting room, and hotel reception area. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe interior of the wine-production facility. Once finished, it also will contain a restaurant, tasting room, and hotel reception area. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record Natural ventilation is a key feature of the design. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoNatural ventilation is a key feature of the design. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The architect Jorge Gracia and his wife, Paola. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe architect Jorge Gracia and his wife, Paola. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record Salvaged wood was used throughout the project. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoSalvaged wood was used throughout the project. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The underside of the wine-production facility, leading to the storage area. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe underside of the wine-production facility, leading to the storage area. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record Barrels of wine are stored in the dark, cool space. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoBarrels of wine are stored in the dark, cool space. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The developer hopes to build dozens of single-family dwellings on the site. Gracia designed this model home wedged into a hillside. The Modernist house is made of steel and glass. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe developer hopes to build dozens of single-family dwellings on the site. Gracia designed this model home wedged into a hillside. The Modernist house is made of steel and glass. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record The interior of the house, which features floor-to-ceiling windows, concrete flooring, and stylish furnishings. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoThe interior of the house, which features floor-to-ceiling windows, concrete flooring, and stylish furnishings. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record A view of the picturesque wine region. Valle de Guadalupe often elicits comparisons to the early days of Napa Valley. Hotel EndémicoGracia StudioValle de Guadalupe, MexicoA view of the picturesque wine region. Valle de Guadalupe often elicits comparisons to the early days of Napa Valley. Photo © Jenna M. McKnight/Architectural Record