Original featureEstudio Zero shapes pink Mexican co-living complex after sound waveDezeen · 24 September 2026 →

Context and Site Strategy

Located in Oaxaca’s rapidly evolving La Punta district, the project occupies a 315.5-square-metre plot. The neighbourhood is characterised by small-scale, independent construction, presenting both design opportunities and spatial constraints for contemporary architects working in the region.

Estudio Zero responded to this dense coastal context by developing a 390-square-metre structure that balances communal engagement with personal privacy. The building’s massing respects the pedestrian scale of the streetscape while establishing a distinct visual identity through its unconventional geometry.

Architectural Concept and Materiality

The defining architectural feature of the complex is its reliance on sound wave geometry. The architects translated acoustic frequencies into physical form, resulting in undulating facades and vaulted interior spaces that create a continuous dialogue between solid mass and open void.

Materially, the building is defined by pink-toned concrete, a choice that anchors the structure within its tropical environment while offering thermal mass benefits suited to the Oaxacan climate. The pigmented concrete requires minimal exterior maintenance, weathering naturally under coastal conditions.

Spatial Performance and Living Experience

Amplitude Coliving is designed to accommodate multiple households or shared living arrangements without compromising individual autonomy. The arched structural bays frame views of the surrounding vegetation and sky, ensuring that natural ventilation circulates freely through the living spaces.

Transition zones between private apartments and shared amenities are mediated by shaded corridors and courtyards. These semi-outdoor spaces mitigate ambient temperatures, reducing the reliance on mechanical cooling systems and enhancing the overall environmental performance of the building.

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