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ONTO Álvaro Obregón

Special Recognition in Architectural design

ONTO Álvaro Obregón is located in Roma Norte, one of Mexico City’s most dynamic neighborhoods, known for its mix of local and international residents. Conceived as a hospitality-driven residential model, the project offers hotel-style suites that combine short- and mid-term stays with real estate investment. The building employs a hybrid structure of exposed prefabricated timber and concrete, expressed through a double façade supported by timber beams and concrete columns. Set back from the avenue, the façade creates a vegetated buffer that reduces noise and forms a lobby-like promenade leading to the entrance. At street level, a restaurant activates the public realm and strengthens ties with the neighborhood. The project is organized into 2 towers connected by curved volumes that generate landscaped basement patios with gravel floors, monolithic seating, and native vegetation. Vertical gardens and a central light and ventilation shaft bring greenery, daylight, and fresh air to every level. The building contains eight habitable levels, including one basement floor, with rooms oriented toward a rear garden. A rooftop garden with a bar and outdoor dining area offers panoramic views and spaces for social interaction. Supported by rainwater harvesting and abundant native planting throughout, ONTO Álvaro Obregón creates a green urban refuge that merges hospitality, sustainability, and community in the heart of the city.

Participant category: Small company (< 10 employees)

Company name: CRB Arquitectos

Country: Mexico

Location: Mexico City, México

Client: ONTO Stay

Team: Javier Rivero Borrell Sebastián Canales Regina Kuri Carmen Alfaro Kolya Silva Keyvel Gómez

Edition: 2026

Project status: Realised

Website: https://crbarq.com

Photo credits: Arturo Arrieta
Photo credits: Arturo Arrieta
Photo credits: César Bejar
Photo credits: César Bejar
Photo credits: César Bejar
Photo credits: César Bejar