Just beyond, a short stone path leads to one of the project’s most quietly lyrical gestures: a small island, reached via a slender wood-and-steel bridge, designed by landscaper Hugo Sánchez Paisaje. At its centre lies a sunken concrete conversation pit wrapped around a fire feature. Here, encircled by water and sky, one feels both grounded and adrift—as if gently floating on the lake. In this way, Pabellón de la Reserva slots seamlessly into the broader vision of Reserva Santa Fe: Out of the community’s 663 acres, a remarkable 458 are dedicated to conservation, offering a radical reimagining of suburban development based on less expansion and more integration.

While sustainability is central to the project—from its recycled steel structure and solar panels to rainwater capture systems and rigorous material sourcing—the true strength of Pabellón de la Reserva lies in the experience it offers. This is not architecture designed to impress at first glance, but to foster calm and clarity, encouraging its occupants to slow down, take a breath, and simply enjoy being present in the landscape.