The unusual dimensions of architect Carlos Marin’s Rodin 33, named for the Mexico City street on which the structure stands, are only the beginning of its visual appeal. The building’s lot is tiny, at just over 2,300 square feet. The building itself towers over its single-story neighbors and extends much farther back from the street than its slim front elevation might suggest.
While the lowest level of the structure forms a straight line with the pavement, every other level angles back, with a semi-open, triangular terrace molded into the frame at each. To maximize the limited space, each terrace opens into the unit’s living and dining area, which can be added to the exterior space with a full-length sliding glass door.
Rodin 33’s seven single-story residences include two bedrooms with two and a half baths. The two-story penthouse has a third bedroom on the second floor, in addition to expanded terrace space across the rest of the rooftop level.
The building’s color scheme is founded in its concrete base. The mid-rise is supported by two lateral walls of reinforced concrete, along with 10 foundation piles driven 60 feet deep. Reinforced-concrete beams run the length of each floor, providing extra support.
