In the vibrant coastal neighborhood of La Punta, Puerto Escondido, Estudio Zero has crafted a unique architectural gem known as Amplitude Coliving. This 390-square-metre co-living space, completed in 2025, mesmerizes with its pink-toned concrete facade and rhythmic arch design, echoing the shape of sound waves. This space is renowned for its innovative design, blending aesthetic appeal with functional community living.
Based in Querétaro, Estudio Zero collaborated with their client to embody the concept of amplitude, translating the idea of energy travel into an architectural framework. The facade features waveform-like arches and columns, representing both the physical energy and the dynamic spirit of community living, a hallmark of this architectural concept.
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Exploring the Concept
The design centers around a sequence of courtyards and open-air passages that strike a balance between private and communal spaces, promoting organic social interactions. The architectural principles are evident in these shared spaces that encourage interaction and community bonding.
The Heart of the Complex
At the core of Amplitude Coliving is a central courtyard, home to a pool, a shared kitchen, and a communal dining area. This serves as the social heartbeat of the complex, embodying the essence of co-living where communal areas are designed to foster unplanned connections, staying true to the ethos of communal living.
Encircling the courtyard are open-air balconies with scalloped railings, leading to an array of apartment types. These include studio units, larger apartments with private gardens, and double-height lofts on the upper floors, each embracing the rhythmic design language reminiscent of “sound wave design.”
The architecture harmonizes with the Oaxacan coastal landscape through a terracotta-pink color palette, complemented by hand-rendered stucco, board-formed concrete, and tropical hardwood features.
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Sustainable and Innovative Design
Materials such as steel spiral staircases and cable railings introduce a nautical aesthetic, while structural elements like hourglass-shaped columns accentuate motion and fluidity. Glass blocks filter light into spaces, enhancing natural ambiance.
Strategic architectural choices, including shaded corridors and deep overhangs, encourage natural airflow, leveraging the thermal mass of concrete to stabilize temperatures. The building’s resilience is bolstered by solar panels and battery backups designed for tropical climates. These features offer a practical twist to this unique architectural style, underscoring sustainability alongside aesthetic allure.
This innovative complex joins a lineage of Mexican architecture employing a similar rosy hue, evident in V Taller’s creation in Tulum and Reyes Rios + Larrain’s project in Dzemul. Each project showcases the versatility of pink in contemporary design.
The photography capturing this architectural masterpiece is by Alex Krotkov.
Source: dezeen.com
Frequently asked questions
What inspired the design of Amplitude Coliving?
The design of Amplitude Coliving is inspired by sound waves, reflected in its rhythmic arch design and waveform-like facade.
What is the purpose of the central courtyard in Amplitude Coliving?
The central courtyard serves as the social heartbeat of the complex, housing a pool, shared kitchen, and communal dining area, fostering communal living and unplanned connections.
How does Amplitude Coliving integrate with its natural surroundings?
The architecture harmonizes with the Oaxacan coastal landscape through a terracotta-pink color palette and features like hand-rendered stucco and tropical hardwood, enhancing its connection with natural surroundings.