7 - La Luz - Barbara Franco

This is an old project but is really interesting. It was developed by Antoine Predock in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1967.In this community, townhouses was created with the main purpose of connect the people with the space, providing indoor-outdoor life in each unit.  The concern with natural and local elements is fascinating as well the concern with people and how they would enjoy the space.
They adapted building forms and materials to provide protection from a widely varying climate in the region. According to Predock, the massive adobe walls serve as heat reservoirs and form acoustical barriers. The patios offer shelter from winter winds, yet act as receptors for trapping solar radiation. Following the existing contours, the units step longitudinally down the hillside. This stepped form fosters connections with the adjacent river landscape and the distant peaks.