Portal 62 by Veinte Diez Arquitectos is a 68 m² residential project in Mexico that challenges the traditional design process by allowing the site itself to shape the architecture. What began as a conventional intervention took an unexpected turn when a hidden cave was discovered beneath the property during excavation.
Instead of imposing a predetermined design, the architects adapted the project around this remarkable underground space. The discovery of a sealed well, a forgotten staircase, and eventually a cave transformed the house into an architectural journey of exploration and revelation. Natural topography, hidden voids, and existing site conditions became the project’s most valuable design elements, creating a unique relationship between architecture and the landscape beneath it.
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