El Nido de Quetzalcóatl
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.
