Nestled amidst towering trees in a secluded woodland in Valle de Bravo, a popular weekend getaway just a two-hour drive from Mexico City, this house designed by Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA) harmoniously blends into its surrounding natural landscape. Minimalist in both form and sensibility, the residence's structure adapts seamlessly to the sloping terrain, with public areas elevated above ground to offer enveloping views of the tree canopy, while private quarters are grounded amid the thick foliage for privacy and quietness.

Practising what they call “architecture of ideas and not forms”, PPAA’s design concept evolved as much from the site’s topography and nature as from the project’s programmatic requirements. By adapting the building’s volumetric composition to the existing terrain, the team have not only minimized excavation but have also avoided cutting down any trees that were not absolutely necessary. The resulting layout unfolds like an immersive experience as you explore the different levels – as you move upward, you engage with a series of platforms that reveal breathtaking views, heightening a sense of discovery and creating an intimate connection with the surrounding treetops.