RT2 Apartments is a new multifamily project within the Real de las Torres residential complex in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
© Rafael Gamo
The RT2 project expands the housing capacity of Real de Las Torres, providing 24 modern one-bedroom apartments distributed in two three-level buildings. Each building comprises two volumes arranged around a semi-open courtyard that houses a central staircase, creating a sense of community and shared space while maintaining privacy for residents.
© Rafael Gamo
Inspired by the existing context, the design of the RT2 project reinterprets Real de las Torres’s iconic architecture with a functional and contemporary approach. The result is a main structure featuring load-bearing walls in red cast-in-place concrete, which serves both structural and aesthetic purposes.
© Rafael Gamo
The undulating façade is a striking feature that not only acts as a skeleton but also as a dynamic enveloping skin that, when interacting with sunlight, generates shadows on itself and gradually changes the perception of the buildings throughout the day. The curvilinear textures vary in density from level to level, ranging from the most dense, warm, and welcoming on the first floor, at pedestrian height, and become more open and expansive as the building rises.
Project Info
Architects: Jorge Urias Studio
Country: Mexico, Juárez
Area: 2000 m²
Year: 2023
Photographs: Rafael Gamo, Oscar Veliz
Design Team: Lorenzo Torres
Sophie Tremblay is a Montreal-based architectural editor and designer with a focus on sustainable urban development. A McGill University architecture graduate, she began her career in adaptive reuse, blending modern design with historical structures. As a Project Editor at Arch2O, she curates stories that connect traditional practice with forward-thinking design. Her writing highlights architecture's role in community engagement and social impact. Sophie has contributed to Canadian Architect and continues to collaborate with local studios on community-driven projects throughout Quebec, maintaining a hands-on approach that informs both her design sensibility and editorial perspective.