Tennyson

Lead Designers Claudia Kappl Joy

Entry Description

Tucked into the Polanco neighborhood of CDMX, the apartment is situated at the top 2 floors of an urban infill City Block, enclosed by residential buildings to 3 sides.
The material palette is minimal and restrained. Informed by the local building traditions and craft culture, cast in place board-formed concrete also is finish surface with an intentional variation of the board dept, which results in a modulated texture of the walls, softening the presence of the massing when grazed by light.
It is protrusion by three lightwells to each orientation that offers the luxury of daylight from two, in some cases even from three directions. Thru this, the inner city apartment is filled with sun and daylight of the wells. Light and Landscape with distinct plantings define the character of each court. Custom Steel Casement Windows draw from local window traditions and allow for manual operation. A private roof terrace offers uninterrupted city views of the Megalopolis. Bathrooms, which adjacent to light-wells have frosted film for privacy. The Electrical lighting acts in balance with the daylight. Cast in concrete reveals establish locations for all tracks, curtains and light.

Company Description

We are an energetic and motivated team of Lighting Designers and Architects with more than 19 years of experience. We are members with the Collectives: CLD, IALD, IESNA and Women In Lighting.
We search for high quality lighting solutions with the goal to achieve an all encompassing experience. From emphasizing the designers vision, revealing the intended character to (co-)creating the mood. We engage in a process that shall result in a cohesive atmosphere, for space that moves us psychologically and emotionally.
We value close collaboration with partners who like us are passionate about Light.