SHUBIN + DONALDSON ARCHITECTS
BAJA SUr BAJA CALIFORNIA SUR, MEXICO VOL 1 JAN UARY 2012
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This pamphlet is a presentation produced by Shubin + Donaldson Architects Inc. The images in the presentation are representative of a design approach and philosophy. They were collected by S+D and are intended to help communicate a possible design vision and concept for building in Southern Baja California. Enjoy! Robin Donaldson AIA, Partner S+D January, 2012
There is a burgeoning design sensibility taking hold on the Baja Peninsula. It’s a mix of traditional and modern. European sophistication and Mexican tradition. Some call it “Mex-Med”. We call it Baja Sur! But whatever you call it, a fresh approach to the Mexican vernacular taking cues from the Mediterranean Sea cultures of the Greek Islands, Sardinia, Crete, and Ibiza is emerging. It draws on the historical traditions of hand made materials, artisanal craft and local sources. These cultures and destinations have gained in popularity as many Americans crave the experience of a simpler, healthier, more “authentic” lifestyle. This pamphlet illustrates rooms, outdoor spaces, culinary style, and architectural feel from contemporary mediterranean seaside resorts and homes. Simple materials, natural palettes, emphasis on indoor-outdoor living in the temperate climate. Baja California Sur is the perfect place for a melding of European sophistication and Mexican materials and craft. Baja Sur!
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Edible gardens, the art of the table, wind and sun. All the designs orient around a common theme.
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Local stone and plastered walls. Water oriented sports and the latest surfboards, sailing, and diving gear blends with the authentic materials.
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Its hard to argue with white. A beautifully simple backdrop for sea vista’s along the Baja Sur coast. Rooms opening to patios and modulated daylight.
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Courtyards! Protected tree shaded outdoor rooms. Perfect for dining, lounging and hanging with friends. Protected from the winds and Baja Sur Coastal elements, these outdoor rooms should be part of every living unit.
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Details! Its the small things that matter. Furnishings and fixtures sourced from mainland Mexican artist studios and workshops.
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