Javier Senosiain was the first Mexican architect to introduce organic architecture in his country. One of his first creations was the Casa Orgánica, a bio house with curvy surfaces wherever you look and a green roof.
Then in 2007, he completed his masterpiece in Naucalpan, the Nido de Quetzalcoatl (Quetzalcoatl's nest). The ten-home project was built on rugged terrain with minimal environmental impact.
Senosiain's bio-architecture approach minimizes interference with nature while creating spectacular living spaces.
The habitable artwork's organic architecture uses a multitude of colors and shapes to blend within a 53,820 ft² (5,000 m²) of hilly land.
The uninterrupted building rises from the ground, forming a giant snake, and is painted with green, blue, purple, and orange hues. If you visit this extraordinary creation, you are up for a psychedelic wonderland experience.
Photos by Thomas Ford and El Nido de Quetzalcóatl
Quetzalcoatl was an Aztec snake (feathered serpent) God who contributed to creating mankind.
The giant snake-shaped structure is dotted with rounded windows on its "body" and has a remarkably detailed head and tail pieces on its endings.
This beautifully brilliant project filled with art, quirkiness, and humor is a fine example of craftsmanship. If you love organic architecture, then you are in for a treat.
The large spaces inside the "psychedelic snake" hide indoor gardens lit by the sun shining through the stained glasses of the dome.
During construction, they utilized a sizeable natural cave measuring approximately 164 (50) by 20 feet (6 meters) as the snake's body.
The ten apartments within the molded walls contrast the colorful exterior with a white palette and soft, wooden surfaces creating a relaxing space.
The simple interiors dampen your senses after a walk in the psychedelic-inspired park.
The space-age toilet hidden in the park is one of the many quirky features.
Nido de Quetzalcoatl is filled with places where you can meditate, enjoy some snacks, read a book, take beautiful photos or lay back and enjoy the extraordinary sight of organic architecture meeting the Mexican flora.
The 18 hectares park is a fairy tale for adults, with secret gardens, reflecting pools, and even slides. It's so vast that you could spend the whole day exploring it.
53297 Naucalpan de Juárez, State of Mexico, Mexico
