Angles are our way of righting the world. For the ordered mind, there’s nothing like a straight line. But irregularity is not always an impediment. Randomness and chaos are not synonyms. And nature is not to be solely conquered or feared. For Eduardo Neira, going with the flow is a respectful response to the earth as one finds it. Working around a bolder, tree, or stream is not architectural abdication but an embracing of possibility. At AZULIK, his compound in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo, Neira – who goes professionally as ROTH – enters fully into a dialogue with the landscape, speaking distinctly but listening even more.
In every room, ROTH submits to “the order of things,” allowing nature to flow in, epitomizing his approach to the built environment. With its natural materials and view to the outdoors, this sitting area flows organically, exuding a sense of peace and comfort. In a guest suite’s sitting room, teardrop windows cast pools of light across the space, while a multipurpose room used for artists’ talks and screenings features a sort of inverted chimney that brings light to indoor plantings. An installation by Ernesto Neto, Every Tree is a Civilized Entity, is made of crocheted cotton, amethyst, rose, quartz, and river stones.
Photography by Paloma García.
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