NOMAD LIVING Bucareli is an urban housing project that embraces new ways of living. Focused on the concept of co-living, it offers high-quality, compact apartments where shared amenities within the building become the core of the project, encouraging residents to use them freely and fostering a strong sense of community.

The starting point was to elevate the existing architecture in accordance with its intended functionality. We sought to move away from the simple curation of objects and furniture that might feel foreign to the space, and instead designed what we call spatial prosthetics: extensions of the architecture itself that articulate previously empty spaces. These elements are conceived for permanence, expressing the possibilities and functionality of each area while adding character and identity.

Although each space has distinct characteristics, we unified the overall concept through the use of organic forms and the way these layouts were conceived, creating “islands” that provide privacy within shared areas. From the entrance, subtle echoes anticipate the design language found throughout the project, which gradually becomes more complex as one moves through the building.

On the first level, the multipurpose room features a fully equipped kitchen and a patio whose structures and vegetation foreshadow the design of the rooftop terrace while also defining the space. The gym, despite its compact size, is fully equipped for physical activity, including treadmills for cardio, weightlifting equipment for hypertrophy training, and a dedicated studio that allows for classes or more private workouts, complete with mats, exercise balls, and other accessories.

All shared areas are designed so that, while remaining open and promoting collective interaction, they also allow for the creation of intimate zones capable of accommodating different groups without interfering with one another’s activities. A clear example of this is the co-working area, where organic forms shape multiple work islands for both small and large groups, as well as individual workstations and more private spaces for calls or meetings.

This same principle is applied on the rooftop terrace. The spatial configuration and interplay of forms made it possible to create a simple botanical labyrinth that unfolds into different islands for smaller groups, offering a heightened sense of privacy. The labyrinth is protected by a metal structure that supports climbing plants and vegetation. This pergola provides shade, cools the space, and echoes a smaller pergola that serves as a transition to the pool area. There, a wooden deck with lounge chairs forms a sunbathing area from which one can enjoy panoramic views of Mexico City—overlooking the historic city center, iconic avenues such as Reforma, and, in the distance, the surrounding mountains and hills.

Undoubtedly, it is a remarkable view in a neighborhood as historic as Colonia Juárez, where the terrace of NOMAD Bucareli continues to contribute to its eclectic architectural narrative by reflecting contemporary lifestyles and new ways of sharing space.